MANILA, PHILIPPINES — What if we told you that 2016 isn’t just back – it never really left? Filipinos are riding the nostalgia wave, coming together on Spotify to press replay on the songs that defined how we loved, cried, and lived back then — and continue to hit us today.
When hugot became something we shared
2016 was when hugot hit the mainstream, did any of these songs become staples of your late-night listens to shared heartbreak playlists?
- “Sila” by SUD
- “Eroplanong Papel” by December Avenue
- “Dating Tayo” by TJ Monterde
- “Hanggang Kailan” by Michael Pangilinan
- “Hello” by Adele
- “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez
When OSTs didn’t end on screen with that instant LSS (Last Song Syndrome), they lived in our playlists
Our favorite teleseryes and movies didn’t end when the credits rolled. Fans kept the emotions on Spotify going through songs they saved, replayed, and passed around. Popular tracks “Malaya (Camp Sawi Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”, “Your Love (Dolce Amore Teleserye Theme)” and “Stay (On the Wings of Love Teleserye Theme)” by Daryl Ong that instantly brought back the kilig or heartbreak.
Today, Spotify playlists like Hugot and Kilig Pa More have become emotional outlets for listeners. What once lived in solo listening is now shared, fans discover how closely their feelings still align and share songs with loved ones. With real-time listening parties like Jam, those moments hit even harder.
Stories told through new sounds
2016 also saw stories expressed through a wider mix of sounds. Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” brought funk and disco beats to the hip-hop genre. “Closer” by The Chainsmokers and Halsey captured the era’s love for EDM with its punchy synths and electropop sound. More new sounds from this era can be rediscovered through personalized, collaborative features like Blend and experienced more deeply through Music Videos which elevate tracks beyond audio.
And then there was Sarah Geronimo — owning the moment
Long before it became a viral dance staple, “Tala” by Sarah Geronimo began to stand out in 2016 as an upbeat anthem that brought millions together. Today, fans are still gathering around it, and replaying it on Spotify with more than 70 million streams.
The music of 2016 never really left, but the way fans experience it has evolved.
Spotify is where fans hit rewind on the tracks that defined their 2016, and experience them all over again. Users can dial up their 2016 rewind with Premium, beginning at ₱85 for the first three months.
