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"Saan?"
Single by Maki
from the EP Tanong
LanguageFilipino
English titleWhere?
ReleasedMarch 31, 2023 (2023-03-31)
GenrePop
Length3:26
LabelTarsier Records
Songwriter(s)Ralph William Datoon
Producer(s)
  • Moophs
  • Nhiko Sabiniano
Maki singles chronology
"Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw (R&B Version)"
(2022) 		"Saan?"
(2023) 		"Bakit?"
(2023)

Saan? (lit. 'Where?') is a single by Filipino singer Maki. It was released as a digital single on March 31, 2023, through Tarsier Records, and was produced by Nhiko Sabiniano.

Background and release

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After the successful single of "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw (R&B Version)", Maki released a song on March 31, 2023.[1]

Composition

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"Saan?" is three minutes and twenty-six seconds long, the song was produced by Moophs and Nhiko Sabiniano and composed by Ralph William Datoon.[2] It has been described to be an pop alternative track that features a melancholic and fresh sounds, conveying themes of longing and separation.[3] The lyrics explore the experience of revisiting familiar places in hopes of encountering someone from the past, reflecting on memories and contemplating the reasons behind the separation. Maki aims to comfort to listeners experiencing heartbreak, encouraging them to grieve, reflect and eventually move forward.[4] Maki wrote the track during a visit to the University of the Philippines.[5]

The song's official music video was released on April 19, 2023 and features Maki and actress Karina Bautista.[6] Parts of the video were shot in Baguio.[7] The video was also included in a short film trilogy titled Tanong (lit. 'Question') after its EP, and includes the music videos for the EP's other component tracks "Kailan?" (lit. 'When?') and "Bakit?" (lit. 'Why?').[8]

Promotion

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Maki teased his song on TikTok a series of snippets and that went viral, garnering over 500,000 views. The teaser gained attention for their sentimental sound and lyrics.[9]

On October 5, he performed "Saan" in a Live Jam on Rappler.[10] He also performed the single on Wish 107.5 and Billboard Philippines Soundwave.[11]

Commercial performance

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Following its release on March 31, 2023, "Saan?" debuted at number fourteen on Billboard's Philippines Hot 100 chart. The song reached 100 million streams on Spotify.[9]

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Saan?"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Philippines (Billboard)[12] 16
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[13] 11

Accolades

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Award Year Category Result Ref.
Awit Awards 2024 Song Of The Year Nominated [14][15]
Best Pop Recording Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Music 2024 Song of the Year Nominated [16][17]
Male Pop Artist of the Year Won

References

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  1. ^ Bonoan, Christian (July 31, 2023). "Maki Goes Viral with Songs "Saan?" and "Bakit?"". Myx Global. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  2. ^ "Saan? by Maki on Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). March 31, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "Maki delivers nostalgic vibes with new single "Saan?"". ABS-CBN CORPORATE. ABS-CBN News. March 31, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  4. ^ "Maki Delivers Nostalgic Vibes with New Single "Saan?"". Orange Magazine. March 30, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  5. ^ "Star Music artist Maki's Saan spawns countless TikTok videos". The Philippine Star. September 28, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
  6. ^ "Karina Bautista stars in Maki's music video for 'Saan?'". ABS-CBN. April 20, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
  7. ^ "Maki takes a scenic trip down memory lane in "Saan?" music video". ABS-CBN CORPORATE. ABS-CBN News. April 26, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
  8. ^ "MAKI Chronicles Heartbreaking Journey in Debut EP 'Tanong'". ABS-CBN. October 12, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  9. ^ a b "'Saan' Hitmaker Maki Hits 100 Million Streams on Spotify". Parincq Magazine. April 17, 2024.
  10. ^ Arnaldo, Steph (October 5, 2023). "[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Maki". Rappler. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  11. ^ Angan, Kara (March 5, 2024). "Maki Performs 'Saan?' on Billboard Philippines Soundwave". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  12. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 – Week of August 31, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  13. ^ "Top Philippine Songs – Week of August 24, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  14. ^ Go, Mayks (August 19, 2024). "SB19, BINI, Lola Amour, And More Lead Awit Awards 2024 Nominations". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  15. ^ "Here Are The Winners For The 37th Awit Awards: BINI, Lola Amour, SB19, And More". Billboard Philippines. December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  16. ^ Josh Mercado (October 2, 2024). "BINI, SB19, Juan Karlos among nominees at 16th Star Awards for Music". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  17. ^ Addie Cuadra (October 28, 2024). "OPM celebrated in 16th PMPC Star Awards for Music". ABS-CBN. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
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