Zero Pressure
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| Single by Bini | ||||
| from the EP Biniverse | ||||
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| Released | May 16, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 2:50 | |||
| Label | Star Music | |||
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"Zero Pressure" is a song recorded by the Filipino girl group Bini. It is a 1980s-inspired synth-pop song with a funk influence. Its lyrics talk about ambition and hard work. Star Music released it as a single on May 16, 2025, along with an official performance video, the group's first since "Pantropiko". The video was shot in Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The song was composed at the same songwriting camp where "Cherry on Top" was created.
Background and release
In February 2025, at their Biniverse concert at the Philippine Arena, the Pinoy pop girl group Bini announced their plans to release their first all-English extended play (EP). The EP, also titled Biniverse, was released a few weeks later, on February 27. It included the previously released singles "Cherry on Top" and "Blink Twice", as well as new tracks like "Zero Pressure".[1]
On May 16,[2] Bini released "Zero Pressure" as a single, along with their first official performance video since "Pantropiko". It was shot Ayala Malls Manila Bay's A:Museum and features choreography by Renan and Kitkan, who had previously choreographed for other girl groups such Aespa, I-dle, and XG.[3]
Composition and lyrics
"Zero Pressure" is two minutes and fifty seconds long.[4] It is a 1980s-inspired synth-pop song[5] with a funk influence.[6] Its lyrics talk about ambition and perseverance.[5] The song was written by Skylar Mones, Michael "Lindgren" Schulz, Melanie Fontana, and Elle Campbell, with vocal arrangement by Anna Achacoso-Graham.[4] Schulz and Mones produced the song, with vocal production by Greg Shilling, mixing by Dan Naim, mastering by Leon Zervos, and surround mixing by Waxie Joaquin.[4][7] The song was composed at the same songwriting camp where "Cherry on Top" was created.[3] and recorded by Chris "Moophs" Lopez.[4]
In an interview with Genius' Sofia Sayson, Colet said that the song, especially the lyric "Zero pressure, zero diamonds", relates to the progression of Bini's career. She explained, "You can't create a diamond without enduring pressure, without relentless hard work, without persistent searching. That's Bini. We started from scratch, relentlessly searched for it, and shaped ourselves into who we are today."[8]
Reception
Billboard Philippines described "Zero Pressure" as a "breezy, feel-good anthem that radiates confidence, freedom, and self-love" and praised "vibrant" energy and "empowering" message. The track was included in the magazine's fan-voted list of the best songs of 2025.[6] Todd Inoue of The San Francisco Chronicle wrote that "Zero Pressure" was a more "sophisticated" sound for the group.[9]
In other media
In May 2025, Jake "Boaster" Howlett of the professional esports team Fnatic danced to "Zero Pressure" during his walk-off at the Valorant Champions Tour Grand Finals.[10][11]
Personnel
Credits are adapted from Apple Music and Tidal.[4][7]
- Bini - vocals
- Anna Achacoso-Graham - vocal arrangement
- Waxie G. Joaquin - surround mixing
- Chris "Moophs" Lopez - recording
- Dan Naim - mixing
- Leon Zervos - mastering
References
- ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (February 27, 2025). "Bini Welcome Us Right into Their 'BINIVerse' – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on February 27, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ BINI - 'Zero Pressure' Official Performance Video. BINI Official. May 16, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "BINI's 'Zero Pressure' performance video tops YouTube's Trending for Music". The Freeman. May 23, 2025. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Zero Pressure - Song by BINI". Apple Music. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 "P-pop power! SB19, BINI drop new single, EP". Rappler. February 28, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "The Top Music Releases Of 2025 (So Far) — According To Billboard Philippines' Readers". Billboard Philippines. June 9, 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "BINIverse / Bini / Credits - TIDAL". Tidal. November 3, 2023. Archived from the original on May 30, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Sayson, Sofia (April 1, 2025). "Into the BINIverse: How BINI Is Taking P-Pop Global". Genius. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Inoue, Todd (June 11, 2025). "P-pop sensation Bini to bring Pinay pride to San Francisco". The San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025.
Its current English-forward singles 'Zero Pressure' and 'Blink Twice' reveal an even more sophisticated sound that draws from millennium pop, classic synth pop and chill R&B.
Unknown parameter|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Martinez, Gavin (May 20, 2025). "WATCH: Fnatic's Boaster dances to BINI's 'Zero Pressure'". The Philippine Daily Inquirer (US Bureau). Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Freeman, Jack (June 4, 2025). "Fnatic Boaster meets BINI after walk out to their song". Esports News. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. Unknown parameter
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