Titibo-Tibo

"Titibo-Tibo" (transl.Boyish) is a song recorded by Filipino singer Moira Dela Torre for her debut studio album Malaya.[1] It was composed by Libertine Amistoso and it is only interpreted by Moira.[2] The song won at the competition Himig Handog 2017 at the end of November held on ASAP.[2] It was released for digital download and streaming on February 18, 2018, through Star Music.

"Titibo-Tibo"
Single by Moira Dela Torre
from the album Malaya
ReleasedFebruary 18, 2018
Recorded2017
GenrePop
Length3:22
LabelStar Music
Songwriter(s)Libertine Amistoso
Moira Dela Torre singles chronology
"Torete"
(2017)
"Titibo-Tibo"
(2018)
"Ikaw At Ako"
Music video
"Titibo-Tibo" on YouTube

The song was all about a boyish girl who changed her personality and acts girly after meeting and fall in love with a guy. Amistoso said that the song was based on her true life experiences.[3][4]

Live performances

Dela Torre performed "Titibo-Tibo" for the first time at Himig Handog pre-finals on October 15, 2017, and October 16, 2017, followed by the grand finals on November 26, 2020, on ASAP. It was the most viewed performances on Himig Handog 2017.[5][6]

On December 10, 2017, Dela Torre performed "Titibo-Tibo" on Asap Chillout.[7]

During her grand album launch on Eastwood Mall Open Park, she also performed "Titibo-Tibo" on March 11, 2018.[8][9]

On December 19, 2018, she performed the song on Myx Philippines.

During One Music X Abu Dhabi along with Filipino artists Inigo Pascual, Maris Racal, Aegis, KZ Tandingan, Maja Salvador, Moira performed "Titibo-Tibo" with her guitarist husband Jason Marvin Hernandez.[10]

At her successful "Braver" concert, she performed the song, as well as her other hit songs "Sundo", "Saglit", and "Torete".[11]

On February 1, 2018, she performed "Titibo-Tibo" on a radio station Wish 107.5.[12]

Music video

The music video shows how boyish changed her life and personality after she met a guy that made her heart beat. Moira walks as it continues a story of a boyish from her elementary to college days. The music video was released on November 4, 2017, on ABS-CBN Star Music's official YouTube Channel. As of December 20, 2020, the video has garnered over 4 million views.[13]

Notable covers

  • On March 7, 2020, Jessie Gonzales performed and sang "Titibo-Tibo" on a reality television singing competition, The Voice Teens 2.[14]
  • On December 2, 2017, Andel had a chance to sing with Moira Dela Torre on a variety show Little Big Shots.[15]

Media usage

  • A version of the song with the original lyrics was used in an Ellips advertisement featuring Moira and Jason.[16]

Awards

Year Awards ceremony Award Results
2018 Awit Awards Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist Won
People's Voice Favorite Song Won
Song of the Year Nominated
Myx Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated
Awit Awards People's Voice Favorite Record of the Year Nominated
Record of the Year Nominated

References

  1. "Moira Dela Torre Talks Life on Top of Billboard Philippines Chart: Interview". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  2. "'Titibo-Tibo' interpreted by Moira wins Himig Handog 2017". ABS-CBN News. 2017-11-26. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  3. "Story behind hit song "Titibo-tibo" on "MMK"". LionhearTV. 2018-06-14. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  4. "'Himig Handog' songwriting competition winner 'Titibo-tibo' stirs controversy over problematic depiction of lesbians | Coconuts Manila". Coconuts. 2017-11-28. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  5. "Moira dela Torre celebrates 24th birthday with a bang!". One Music PH. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  6. "'Titibo-Tibo' is Himig Handog 2017 best song". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  7. "ASAP Chillout: Moira dela Torre sings 'Titibo-Tibo' - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  8. "Moira Dela Torre sings "Titibo-Tibo" | Malaya Grand Album Launch". Retrieved 2020-12-20 via YouTube.
  9. "Moira to hold grand album launch". One Music PH. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  10. "Inigo Pascual, Maris Racal, KZ Tandingan, Aegis, Moira Dela Torre & Maja Salvador in Abu Dhabi". Expat Media. 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  11. "IT WAS A MAGICAL NIGHT! MOIRA DELA TORRE'S BRAVER CONCERT IS A SUCCESS". Cornerstone Entertainment. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  12. "Moira Dela Torre performs the bubbly 'Titibo-Tibo' live on Wish 107.5 Bus". Wish FM 107.5. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  13. "Titibo-tibo - Moira Dela Torre (Music Video) | Himig Handog 2017". Retrieved 2020-12-20 via YouTube.
  14. "'The Voice Teens 2': 4-chair turner from Hong Kong wows with 'Titibo-Tibo' cover". ABS-CBN News. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  15. "'Little Big Shots': Boy fulfills dream of recording song with Moira dela Torre". ABS-CBN News. 2017-12-02. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  16. "Moira Dela Torre's Only One". Retrieved 2020-12-20 via YouTube.
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