The latest episode of THE FIRST TAKE YouTube channel has been announced. Episode 449 features SB19, a five-member boy band from the Philippines, making their debut on THE FIRST TAKE. SB19, the first Southeast Asian artist to be nominated for Top Social Artist at the 2021 U.S. Billboard Music Awards, will perform their hit song “GENTO,” known for its catchy phrase and distinctive dance moves that gained popularity on TikTok.
Enjoy this special version of the song on THE FIRST TAKE, which conveys the message that “small efforts accumulate to lead to success.”
“It was a true first take, so we were very nervous and overwhelmed, but it was fun and an amazing experience,” SB19 shares. “Above all, we are grateful for this opportunity and for being able to represent the Philippines by performing our song here. We are honored to showcase our music and culture to the world through THE FIRST TAKE.”
THE FIRST TAKE is a Japanese YouTube channel that invites top singers and artists from around the globe to perform a song recorded in a single take. Videos on THE FIRST TAKE are filmed in a studio, featuring shots of the performing artist and a microphone against a typically white background.
