SB19, Zild, and Lola Amour Lead Nominees for the Filipino Music Awards’ First Genre Awards

Honoring the diversity of Filipino music, the Filipino Music Awards announces the nominees for its first Genre Awards.

On October 21, Filipino musicians and industry leaders will gather for the inaugural Filipino Music Awards (FMA) at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. A celebration of new and familiar voices in Filipino music, 20 awards will be presented across 5 categories: the Genre Awards, the Grand Awards, the Legacy Awards, the People’s Choice Awards, and the Special Awards.

Weeks ahead of the ceremony, FMA announces the list of nominees for its first Genre Awards. The category is dedicated to recognizing songs pushing sonic boundaries, redefining genres, and driving musical innovations. It spotlights six honors that show the diversity of Original Pilipino Music (OPM): Alternative Song of the Year, Folk Song of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, Pop Song of the Year, and Rock Song of the Year.

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See the list of nominations for FMA’s Genre Awards below.

Alternative Song of the Year

• “Mahal” by Dilaw
• “Misbehave” by Lola Amour
• “Telepono” by ONE CLICK STARIGHT
• “Basura” by Sandwich and SUYEN
• “I.N.A.S.” by Zild

Folk Song of the Year

• “Sa Bawat Sandali” by Amiel Sol
• “Saranggola” by Ben&Ben
• “Sampung Mga Dalari” by dwta, justin
• “Lalim” by MATÉO
• “Aking Diwata” by Noel Cabangon

Pop Song of the Year

• “All These Ladies” by BGYO
• “TANGA” by KAIA
• “Namumula” by Maki
• “Umaaligid” by Sarah Geronimo and SB19
• “DUNGKA!” by SB19

Hip-Hop Song of the Year

• “My Day” by HELLMERRY
• “GUBAT NA SIYUDAD” by Morobeats
• “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” by Robledo Timido
• “MAN IN THE MERROR” by WAIIAN
• “SUBOMOTO REMIX” by Zae, Hev Abi

R&B Song of the Year

• “Segundo, Siguro” by Arthur Nery
• “Marilag” by Dionela
• “Ikigai” by Dionela, Loonie
• “MAGIC” by Jason Dhakal
• “fool me twice” by Jess Connelly

Rock Song of the Year

• “Hari Ng Kapalpakan” by BLASTER
• “Biktima” by Chicosci
• “Kandarapa” by Ely Buendia
• “Aura” by IV OF SPADES
• “Verdugo” by Juggernaut

Complimentary tickets to the FMAs are available exclusively through the purchase of Filipino Music Awards Magazine Packages on SariSari.Shopping, beginning September 10 until October 19, 2025 only. For more information, visit filipinomusicawards.com.