Mapa (song)

"Mapa"[a] is a song recorded by Filipino boy band SB19, released on May 16, 2021,[1] by Sony Music, as the second pre-release digital single off their extended play Pagsibol.

The song was also produced by Pablo, with Jay Durias and Simon Servida, who both served as co-producers on the band's previous single "What?".

Even before the pandemic happened and during their concert tour, SB19 had lesser time to be with their families which prompted the group to record a pop song for their parents.

Pablo quoted in a press conference as saying that "We released this song to show gratitude and appreciation for [our parents for] helping us survive all the challenges and difficulties that we've encountered growing up".

[13] Daily Tribune described that the lyrics evoked the representation of son and parents "in tight embrace" which depicted to be a "love letter" to mothers and fathers.

[19] The logo for the song represented by a compass with a paper airplane was revealed through a 19-minute video trailer posted on YouTube.

[30] The performance video was shot at the reopened art deco-inspired Manila Metropolitan Theatre after six years of restoration.

The label manager quoted that "Arrangement-wise, we wanted to make it distinct from the original, adding fun rhythms and grand sections.

"[34] The new version of "Mapa" was filled with jazzy sound, orchestral details, "inviting harmonies", and expansive arrangements.

Pablo described it as a "rich and happy kind of vibe" song compared to the original version which is "more mellow".