The 34th Awit Awards were held on November 29, 2021. Indie pop duo Leanne & Naara and folk pop band Ben&Ben led the nominations with seven, and won the awards for Album of the Year and Record of the Year, respectively. The Song of the Year category was awarded to Moira Dela Torre and Jason Marvin's work of "Paubaya".
The ceremony had the theme "Proudly Homegrown", referring to pride and gratitude of the expression, inspiration, growth and strength shown by Original Filipino Music amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony also awarded thirty-three categories, including two debutants, Best New Artist in a Collaboration and Best Global Recording.
Performers
SB19 Lil Joar Fana James Gulles Rhythm & Drip Alex Bruce Unique Salonga Extrapolation Zack Tabudlo Noel Cabangon Leanne & Naara Alamat Lil Vinceyy Sassa Dagdag Eunice Jorge of Gracenote Anthony Rosaldo Jeremiah Tiangco Bryan Chong Jamm Rea Zsaris Selena Marie BGYO Janine Teñoso Regine Velasquez-Alcasid Ben&Ben
Winners and nominees The nominations for the fan-voted categories, deemed as Peoples' Voice, were announced on October 28, 2021. While, the rest of the nominations were announced on November 6, 2021. Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
General field Record of the Year "Di Ka Sayang" – Ben&Ben Poch Barretto, Toni Muñoz, Keifer Cabugao, Pat Lasaten, Paolo Benjamin and Jean Paul Verona, producers; Jean Paul Verona, recording engineer "Dila" – Zild Zild Benitez, producer; Zild Benitez, recording engineer "Marupok" – KZ Tandingan Roxy A. Liquigan and Jonathan Manalo, producers; Tim Recla, recording engineer "Nangangamba" – Zack Tabudlo Zack Tabudlo, producer; Zack Tabudlo, recording engineer "When U Will Be There" – Joar Sabate Joar Sabate, producer; Joar Sabate, singer-songwriter "Paubaya" – Moira Dela Torre Roxy A. Liquigan, Jonathan Manalo, James Narvaez, Chris Ian Rosales and Luke Sigua, producers; Tim Recla and James Narvaez, recording engineers "This Too Shall Pass" – Rico Blanco Rico Blanco, producer; Rico Blanco, recording engineer "Who's Gonna Love You" – Leanne & Naara Brian Lotho and Kelley Mangahas, producers; Brian Lotho, recording engineer
Album of the Year Daybreak – Leanne & NaaraWarner Music Philippines, executive producer; Brian Lotho, line producerDiwa – Juan Karlos UMG Philippines and Juan Karlos Labajo, executive producers; Juan Karlos Labajo, Gian Franco, Rey Hipolito and Abe Hipolito, line producers Homework Machine – Zild Zild Benitez, executive producer; Zild Benitez, line producer Pangalan – Unique Salonga OC Records, executive producer; OC Records, line producer Waiting for the End to Start – The Itchyworms Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, executive producer; Jazz Nicolas and The Itchyworms, line producers
Song of the Year"Paubaya"Moira Dela Torre & Jason Marvin, songwriters (Moira Dela Torre)"Di Ka Sayang" Paolo Benjamin & Miguel Benjamin, songwriters (Ben&Ben) "Dila" Daniel Zildjian Benitez, songwriter (Zild) "Lifetime" Paolo Benjamin & Miguel Benjamin, songwriters (Ben&Ben) "Marupok" Danielle Balagtas, songwriter (KZ Tandingan) "Who's Gonna Love You" Rose Caroline Mamonong & Naara Acueza, songwriters (Leanne & Naara)
Performance field Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist"Right Next to You" – Keiko Necesario"Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako" – Regine Velasquez-Alcasid "Paubaya" – Moira Dela Torre "Agsardeng" – Miss Ramone "Lunod" – Shaina Opsimar
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist"Kulang ang Mundo" – Sam Mangubat"Puhon" – TJ Monterde "Nangangamba" – Zack Tabudlo "Pipiliin Pang Maghintay" – Noel Cabangon "Tuloy Tuloy" – Quest
Best Collaboration Performance"Bestiny" – Jr Crown and Kevin Yadao"Kahit Kunwari Man Lang" – Moira Dela Torre and Agsunta "Simula" – TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan "Sampaguita" – Juan Karlos and Gloc-9 "Bukas Walang Nang Ulan" – Christian Bautista and Janine Teñoso
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist"Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip)" – IV of Spades"Doors" – Ben&Ben "Di Ka Sayang" – Ben&Ben "Hanggang Sa Huli" – SB19 "Dumaloy" – Sud
Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist"Out" – Fana"Liliwanag" – Trisha Denis "1996" – Daze "Somebody" – TJane Plaza "Sana'y Tayo Pa" – TJane Plaza "A.A" – Jenn Clemena
Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist"Sayaw ng Mga Tala" – Matty Juniosa"Di Na Bale" – Bryant Dagdag "Di Namalayan" – Benedict Cua "Ulap" – Rob Deniel "Hinungdan" – James Gulles
Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist"Outlaws" – Nameless Kids"Pahina" – Kiss N Tell "Pero" – Rhythm & Drip "Love Kita Maniwala Ka" – JThree "Suyo" – Reon
Best Child Recording Artist"The Kokak Song" – Bea CBest Instrumental Performance"Cosmic Cycles" – Four Corners MNL"Midnight Cruise" – Tristan Castro "Dreaming of Tomorrow" – Abby Clutario "Lovestruck" – Ken Tiongson "Tama Na" – EJ De Perio
Best New Artist in a Collaboration"Magandang Dilag" – JM Bales featuring KVN"GG" – J-Nine with King Promdi "Random Thoughts" – Vince Lucero and Mistah Lefty
Recording field Best Global Recording"Rise" – Eric Bellinger, Iñigo Pascual, Sam Concepcion, Moophs, Zee Avi and Vince Nantes"Usahay" – Troy Laureta and Jake Zyrus "Doors" – Ben&Ben "Right Next to You" – Keiko Necesario "Fix Me" – Travis Atreo featuring Amber Liu
Best Ballad Recording"Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay" – Ben&Ben"Paubaya" – Moira Dela Torre "Simula" – TJ Monterde & KZ Tandingan "Araw't Gabi" – Clara Benin "Pipiliin Pang Maghintay" – Noel Cabangon
Best Pop Recording"Happy Feelin'" – Rico Blanco"Gunita" – Kyryll "Sumayaw (Sa Kanya-Kanyang Kwarto)" – Earl Generao "Bago" – Autotelic "Nangangamba" – Zack Tabudlo
Best Rock/Alternative Recording"Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip)" – IV of Spades"Himala" – Silent Sanctuary "Armageddon Blues" – The Itchyworms "Paalam" – The Knobs "Dumaloy" – Sud
Best World Music Recording"Palawan" – High Hello"Waiting for the End to Start" – The Itchyworms "Never Made It Far" – Leanne & Naara "Sana Naman" – JBK "XX:XX" – Jason Dhakal & CRWN
Best Novelty Recording"Sabi Ko Nga Ba" – Hannah Precillas"Corona Ba Bye Na!" – Vice Ganda "Bawal Lumabas (The Classroom Song)" – Kim Chiu "DWYB" – Mimiyuuuh "Tik Tok" – King Promdi
Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording"Kita Na Kita" – Moira Dela Torre"Hulog Ni Bathala" – Sassa Dagdag "Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay" – Ben&Ben "Bawat Araw" – Hans Dimayuga "Choose You" – Leanne & Naara "Evergreen" – Leanne & Naara
Best Dance Recording"G Na G" – Zsara Tiblani"Bad Influence" – Yuzon, Subzylla & Kyler "Hibang" – La Santos "Kinabukasan" – Deuges "Love at First Sight" – Alexa Ilacad
Best Inspirational Recording"Di Ka Sayang" – Ben&Ben"Dakila Ka, Bayani Ka" – Polyeast Artists "This Too Shall Pass" – Rico Blanco "Tuloy Tuloy" – Quest
Best Christmas Recording"Paskong Walang Hanggan" – Arman Ferrer"Paano Ang Simbang Gabi (Kung Di Ikaw Ang Katabi)" – Drei Raña & Selena Marie "Share the Love" – Elha Nympha "A Brand New Christmas" – Martin Nievera "'Tis the Season" – Katrina Velarde, Daryl Ong, Dea Formilleza and Yuki Ito
Best Rap/Hip-hop Recording"Umaga" – Arvey"Subtle Energy" – Juss Rye "Yakap" – Alex Bruce "88" – Zelijah & KNTMNL "Sinayang" – Nobrvnd, Chelly
Best Jazz Recording"Poblacion" – Nicole Asensio"Villain" – Extrapolation "'Wag" – Issa Rodriguez "Lightning Strikes" – Basically Saturday Night "Choose You" – Leanne & Naara
Best R&B Recording"Too Soon" – Leanne & Naara"Previously, On" – Conscious & The Goodness "Elated" – August Wahh "Gunita" – Kyryll "Goodnight" – Jason Dhakal
Best Regional Recording"Ania Ko" – Route 83"Bulalakaw" – Janine Berdin & Joanna Ang "Puhon" – TJ Monterde "Tumang Kamingaw" – Tjane Plaza "Suyo" – Reon "Holly" – JKLRD & St. Ven
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play"Hanggang Sa Huli" – Moira Dela Torre for 24/7 "Maligaya Ang Buhay" – Iñigo Pascual for Four Sisters Before the Wedding "Malaya Ako" – Bryant for Hush "Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin" – Aegis for Ang sa Iyo ay Akin "Ngayon" – Emerzon Texon featuring Dex Yu for Gameboys
Technical field Best Engineered Recording "Marupok" Tim Recla, sound engineer; Purple Room Recording Studios, recording studio (KZ Tandingan) "Puhon" Albert Tamayo, sound engineer; ProdigiMusic Studio, recording studio (TJ Monterde) "Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay" Jean Paul Verona, sound engineer; Verona Audio Design, recording studio (Ben&Ben) "Nangangamba" Zack Tabudlo, sound engineer (Zack Tabudlo) "Dila" Zild Benitez, sound engineer; Zild's Home Studio, recording studio (Zild)
Best Cover Art Rico Blanco Songbook Kurt Byron Vale Maligaya, graphic designer; Jason Paul Laxamana, concept (Rico Blanco) Hibang Joyce Ignacio, graphic designer; Emmie Villegas, concept (LA Santos) Bago Ivee Pendo, graphic designer; Autotelic, concept (Autotelic) Purple Afternoon Beatrix Zaragoza, graphic designer; Paolo Sandejas, concept (Paolo Sandejas) Don't Look Back Kyla Baltazar, graphic designer; Lorenzo Santos and Kyla Baltazar, concept (Lola Amour)
Best Music Video "Dila" Daniel Aguilar, director; Zild Benitez, producer (Zild) "No Rush" Jade Regala and Chapters, directors; Roxy A. Liquigan and Tarsier Records, producers (Kiana V featuring Billy Davis) "Naubos Na" Kyle Quismondo, director; Oh, Flamingo!, producers (Oh, Flamingo!) "Hanggang Sa Huli" Justin de Dios, director; ShowBT, producers (SB19) "Poblacion" Gorio Vicuna, director; Nicole Asensio, producer (Nicole Asensio)
Peoples' Voice Peoples' Voice Favorite Male Artist Anthony Rosaldo
Adie Arvey Because Joar Sabate Rico Blanco Garrett Bolden Ken Chan Benedict Cua JM de Guzman EJ de Perio Jason Dhakal Darren Espanto Fern JMKO Juan Karlos Kritiko Michael Dutchi Libranda Jireh Lim TJ Monterde Arthur Nery Nobrvnd Miguel Odron Dan Ombao Quest Unique Salonga Zack Tabudlo Zild
Peoples' Voice Favorite Female Artist Elha Nympha
Barbie Almalbis Anjl Nicole Asensio Marion Aunor Clara Benin Yeng Constantino Moira Dela Torre Shane G Syd Hartha Jona Angela Ken KZ Dia Mate Keiko Necesario Angeline Quinto Maris Racal Sabrina Janella Salvador Sassa Janine Tenoso Esang de Torres Bianca Umali Zephanie Zsaris
Peoples' Voice Favorite Breakthrough Artist Shane G
8 Ballin Adie Arvey Ace Banzuelo Alex Bruce Rob Deniel JMKO Angela Ken Markus Mimiyuuuh Arthur Nery Nobita Miguel Odron Dan Ombao Raven Zack Tabudlo Lil Vinceyy XOXO Zephanie
Peoples' Voice Favorite Group Artist BGYO
8 Ballin ALMO$T Bandang Lapis Ben&Ben Bini BRWN Cheats The Company The Itchyworms JBK The Juans Kiss N Tell Leanne & Naara Lola Amour One Click Straight Over October Rhythm & Drip Sasaya SB19 Shockra Silent Sanctuary Sponge Cola St. Wolf Sud VVS Collective XOXO
Peoples' Voice Favorite Song "Hanggang sa Huli" – SB19
"Bago" – Autotelic "Believe in Christmas" – Darren Espanto "Blanko" – Janella Salvador "Chinta Girl" – Lil Vinceyy featuring Guel "Di Ka Sayang" – Ben&Ben "Di Namalayan" – Benedict Cua "Dumaloy" – Sud "Hanggang Dito Na Lang" – TJ Monterde "Higa" – Arthur Nery "Huwag Ka Sanang Magagalit" – Unique Salonga "Ikaw" – Autotelic "Keeping Me Up" – Leanne & Naara "Lambing" – Sasaya "Let Go" – Leanne & Naara "Lifetime" – Ben&Ben "Marupok" – KZ Tandingan "Nangangamba" – Zack Tabudlo "Ngayong Gabi" – Nino Alejandro & Nicole Asensio "Paalam" – Moira Dela Torre & Ben&Ben "Pansamantala" – Lala Vinzon "Patawad" – Moira Dela Torre "Paubaya" – Moira Dela Torre "Please Don't Leave" – Lola Amour "Puhon" – TJ Monterde "Ready, Let Go" – Keiko Necesario "Right Next to You" – Keiko Necesario "Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay" – Ben&Ben "Sinayang" – Nobrvnd & Chelly "Sinungaling" – Zild "S.S.H." – One Click Straight "Stars" – Brwn "Suyo" – Reon "Tinadhana Sayo" – Zephanie "Titulo" – Jeremiah "Ulap" – Rob Deniel "Who's Gonna Love You" – Leanne & Naara "XOXO" – XOXO
Most Streamed Song "Paubaya" – Moira Dela Torre
Most Streamed Artist Ben&Ben
Dangal ng Musika Awardee April Boy Regino
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