Curating the Pinoy Pop Playlist 2025: A Personal Journey
For some time now, I’ve been curating a dedicated collection of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) on Spotify, known as the Pinoy Pop Playlist 2025. Each week, I gather fresh tracks that capture my interest, creating a vibrant space where listeners can discover new Filipino pop music.
This playlist started as part of my professional role managing promotions at one of Manila’s leading local record labels. Overseeing several well-established OPM imprints and emerging affiliate labels, I needed a reliable platform to showcase the weekly singles and albums we released. These releases often ranged from a handful to a dozen per week, especially during busy periods.
While traditional media outlets like TV, radio, and print, along with social media, remained key channels for music promotion, maintaining this playlist gave me peace of mind. It became a personal archive where I could compile all the latest tunes right after their release. This allowed me to remember which artists and labels introduced specific songs and appreciate the creative work behind each project.
Growth and Transition of the Playlist
Over time, the Pinoy Pop Playlist 2025 gained a modest but meaningful following. Although not massive, it was enough for me to feel that the playlist was reaching an audience that genuinely enjoyed Filipino pop music. However, I eventually had to step away from the music industry due to geographical challenges, as I moved thousands of kilometers away from the Philippines.
As a result, keeping the playlist updated became less of a priority. For a few months, I missed the routine of adding new music, but I continued writing about pop music through my column. I realized that integrating my column with the Pinoy Pop Playlist 2025 made perfect sense since both shared the goal of promoting Filipino pop music.
Connecting Audiojunkie Column with the Playlist
Since then, every week, I dedicate a segment of my column to reviewing and highlighting new songs featured on the Pinoy Pop Playlist 2025. The selections are always fresh, even if they include covers, as they must be new versions. These tracks come from a variety of sources—from major labels to independent artists.
If you are a DIY musician interested in being featured, feel free to reach out through my social media channels linked to the playlist. This inclusivity helps support a broad spectrum of Filipino pop talent.
Top 10 Tracks on the Pinoy Pop Playlist 2025
To give you a snapshot of what’s currently trending on the Pinoy Pop Playlist 2025, here are the top 10 songs, counting down from ten to one:
– “Bitin” by Over October
– “Di Na Babalik Sa’yo” by Shanne Dandan
– “Puso” by Rob Deniel
– “LNP” by Sponge Cola
– “Flying Kiss” by Dilaw
– “Pag-ibig Na Walang Hanggan” by EJ De Perio
– “Ahon” by December Avenue
– “San Ka Pupunta?” by The Dawn
– The J-pop influenced “Palapit Sa U” by Geiko
– And holding the number one spot is “Pikit Mata” by Janine
This lineup showcases a rich mix of sounds reflecting the diversity and creativity thriving in the Filipino pop music scene today.
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