6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards

Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2021
DateJanuary 17, 2021
LocationSmart Araneta Coliseum (artists and organizers)
Wish 107.5's official YouTube channel (virtual audience)
CountryPhilippines
Hosted byGretchen Ho, Christian Bautista
Most awardsSB19 (3), The Juans (3)
Most nominationsThe Juans (4)
Websitewww.wish1075.com/wishawards/
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Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2021 is the 6th edition of the Wish 107.5 Music Awards, an accolade presented by the FM radio station Wish 107.5 to acknowledge the biggest hit makers of the year in the Philippine music industry. The awards were held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and livestreamed simultaneously at the official YouTube channel of Wish 107.5. The event was hosted by Gretchen Ho and singer Christian Bautista.[1]

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the event was held with safety protocols implemented for the performers, hosts and organizers with a digital livestream on their official YouTube channel.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the event

Due to the general community quarantine restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the event was held without a live audience, Instead, the event was live streamed for free on Wish 107.5's YouTube channel for their audience to watch.

To ensure the health and safety of the performers, nominees, organizers and record label representatives who were invited to the event, they had to undergo swab testing and follow health and safety protocols such as social distancing guidelines along with following proper sanitation procedures.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[2] Tagalog song titles are provided with English translations, enclosed inside the parenthesis.

Wish Artist of the Year Wish Group of the Year
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year
  • Zild
    Beneficiary: Save Palawan Seas Foundation, Inc.
    • Michael Pacquiao
    • the vowels they orbit
  • The Juans – "Hindi Tayo Pwede" (Cannot Be Us)
    Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, Inc.
    • Inigo Pascual – "Balang Araw" (Someday)
    • SB19 – "Alab" (Blaze)
    • TJ Monterde – "Puhon" (Maybe)
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year
  • Darren Espanto – "Sasagipin Kita" (I Will Save You)
    Beneficiary: Save the Children Philippines
    • Jay Kent – “Mahal Pa Rin” (Loving Still)
    • John Roa – “Oks Lang” (Just Okay)
    • Juris – "Di Lang Ikaw" (Not Only You)
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year
  • Unique Salonga – "Sino" (Who)
    Beneficiary: Save the Children Philippines
    • I Belong to the Zoo – “Balita” (News)
    • Mayonnaise (ft. I Belong to the Zoo) – "Pahirapan" (Make It Difficult)
    • Moonstar88 – "Naantala" (Halted)
  • Michael Pacquiao – "Hate"
    Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, Inc.
    • Kiyo – “Nandito Na” (Here It Comes)
    • Konflick (ft. Ron Henley) – "Maskara" (Mask)
    • Pricetagg (ft. Gloc-9 & JP Bacallan) – "Pahina" (Page)
Wishclusive Contemporary R&B Performance of the Year Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year
  • Julie Anne San Jose – "Nobela"
    Beneficiary:
    • GIBBS – “No Hearts”
    • Paolo Sandejas – “Sorry”
    • the vowels they orbit – “Kiliti” (Tickle)
  • Ben&Ben – "Araw-Araw" (Everyday)
    Beneficiary: Adarna Group Foundation, Inc.
    • Clara Benin – "It’s Okay”
    • Keiko Necesario – "Right Next To You”
    • syd hartha – "paruparo" (Butterfly)
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year Wish Pop Song of the Year
  • The Juans, Janine Teñoso – "BTNS (Bakit ‘To Nangyari Sa’tin)" (Why Is This Happening To Us)
    Beneficiaries: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation Inc. and Operation Smile Foundation Philippines, Inc.
    • Imago, Bente Dos – "Partida" (Advantage)
    • Keiko Necesario, EJ De Perio – "Balang Araw" (Someday)
    • Quest, Rita Daniela – "Di Ko Akalain" (I Never Thought)
  • "Love Goes" – SB19
    Beneficiary: House of Refuge Foundation, Inc.
    • “Happy Feelin’” – Rico Blanco
    • "Safe Zone" – ena mori
    • "Sirang Plaka" (Broken Record) – The Juans
Wish Ballad Song of the Year Wish R&B Song of the Year
  • "Hanggang Sa Huli" (Until the End) – Moira Dela Torre
    Beneficiary: Virlanie Foundation, Inc.
    • “Di Sapat Pero Tapat” (Not Enough But Faithful) – This Band
    • "Muling Maramdaman" (Feel Once More) – Dan Ombao
    • "Pipiliin Pang Maghintay" (Will Choose To Wait Instead) – Noel Cabangon
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year Wish Hip-hop Song of the Year
  • "Lakas" (Power) – COLN
    Beneficiary: Save the Children Philippines
  • "ABAKADA" – Gloc-9 (ft. Mark Beats)
    Beneficiary: Philippine Cancer Society
    • “Iisang Tulay” (One Bridge) – Mike Kosa (ft. Skusta Clee & OG Sacred)
    • "Marikit" (Beautiful) – Juan & Kyle
    • "Titig" (Stare) – MC Einstein (ft. Flow G, Yuridope & Jekkpot)
Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year
  • "Teka Lang" (Just Wait) – EMMAN (posthumous)
    Beneficiary: Save the Children Philippines
    • “Gemini Soul” – Jensen Gomez
    • “Lost” – Paolo Sandejas
    • “Two Worlds” – Armi Millare
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year Best Quarantine-Produced Song
  • "Manalangin" (Pray) – The Juans
    Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, Inc.

Special recognition

Special Awards

Award Artists
Wishers’ Choice Award SB19
KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy Arnel Pineda
KDR Icon of Musical Excellence Rey Valera

Wishclusive Elite Circle Awardees

Award Artists
Platinum Wishclusive Elite Circle
75 million views 		O.C. Dawgs – "Pauwi Nako" (I'm Going Home)
Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle
50 million views 		Callalily – "Magbalik”
Pricetagg (ft. CLR) – "Kontrabida" (Villain)
Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle
25 million views 		Morissette, Darren Espanto – "A Whole New World”
Magnus Haven – "Imahe" (Image)
Moira Dela Torre – "Malaya" (Free)
Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle
10 million views 		Al James – "Pwede Ba" (Can It Be) (Lola Amour cover)
CLR, Omar Baliw – "K&B”
Michael Pacquiao – "Hate”
Skusta Clee – "Zebbiana”

Multiple awards

Artists with multiple wins

The following artists received three or more awards:

Wins Artists
3 SB19
The Juans

References

  1. ^ "SMART ARANETA COLISEUM OPENS 2021 WITH VIRTUAL WISH MUSIC AWARDS". Araneta City News. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  2. ^ "6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners". Wish FM 107.5. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.