LuzViMinda (song)

"LuzViMinda"
Single by Alamat
from the album Destino
Language
ReleasedNovember 7, 2025 (2025-11-07)
StudioStudio Z[1]
GenreHip-hop
Length3:28
LabelViva
SongwriterAlamat
ProducerAlas Alvarez
Alamat singles chronology
"Rock Baby with Mrld"
(2025) 		"LuzViMinda"
(2025) 		"Hapag"
(2025)
Music video
"LuzViMinda" on YouTube

"LuzViMinda"[a] is a song by the Filipino boy band Alamat. It is a hip-hop song that incorporates indigenous Philippine instruments, namely the gabbang and kubing. Lyrically, it is about striving to reach one's full potential while being proud of their Filipino roots. The song is written in several Philippine languages—Bicolano, Cebuano, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Tagalog, and Waray—as well as English, with lyrics by Alamat and production by member Alas Alvarez.

The song was released under Viva Records as a digital pre-release single on November 7, 2025. The music video, which depicts the Alamat members as ordinary citizens living in the Fort Bonifacio Tenement, was released two days later. Its director Judd Figuerres drew inspiration from the visuals in American rapper Kendrick Lamar's 2017 album Damn. The song received acclaim from various publications, with critics generally praising its lyrics. Julienne Loreto of the British music magazine The Line of Best Fit favorably compared the song to "Tokyo Drift" by Teriyaki Boyz and Blackpink's "Pink Venom". "LuzViMinda" is also a track on Alamat's second album Destino (lit. 'Destination'), which was released on November 21.

Background and release

In December 2024, Filipino boy band Alamat announced their second studio album Destino (lit. 'Destination'), which was set to be released in 2025.[2] On October 20, 2025, they announced that they would release "LuzViMinda", the title track from Destino, on November 7 and the album itself on November 21 at the MassKara Festival in Bacolod City.[3] On October 23, the group began posting teaser images inspired by everyday life in the Philippines, with creative direction and production by Alamat member Jao Canlas.[4]

Composition and lyrics

The track is three minutes and twenty-eight seconds. It is a hip-hop song[6] that uses the indigenous Philippine instruments gabbang and kubing.[5] It was written by all Alamat members, and produced by Alamat member Alas Alvarez.[7] The track contains lyrics in each member's native language, such as Kapampangan for Canlas' verse in the song.[4] In an interview with Billboard Philippines, group member Jao described the song that reflects the group's identity. Canlas attributed the song beginnings to Mo Mitchell, who drafted the song in the previous year. According to Mitchell, the group shared the material during a meeting, and the members agreed to develop it further. Mo also added that the song expresses themes of origin and cultural pride, representing the members' backgrounds in the Philippines.[8]

Reception

The song received acclaim from music critics. In a track-by-track review of the Alamat album Destino, Julienne Loreto of the British music magazine The Line of Best Fit commended the "richness" of "LuzViMinda", comparing it favorably to "Tokyo Drift" by Teriyaki Boyz for its use of Southeast Asian percussion instruments and "sharp" lyrics; as well as "Pink Venom" by Blackpink for its "delightfully brash" production.[5] According to Pulp's Andrea Dee, the track reinforces Alamat's distinct musical identity, as well as their commitment to their advocacy of championing Filipino culture.[9] Mian Centeno of Art+ called the song a "roaring declaration" of the group's multilingualism and "refusal to dilute Filipino identity" in their music.[10] Writing for the Philippine Daily Inquirer's Scout section, Pauline Miranda named "LuzViMinda" as one of the standout tracks on Destino. She wrote that the song represents Alamat's musical identity, championing the Philippines' "rich cultural tapestry".[11]

Music video

The music video was directed by Judd Figuerres[12] and released on November 9, 2025. It features various settings including a computer shop, sari-sari store, basketball court, and jeepneys, with members dressed in sandos and jerseys.[13] Alamat member Jao Canlas choreographed the chorus of the song, and was finished in June.[7] The initial concept for the video involved a stylized environment blending Japanese and Filipino aesthetics, created with the help of CGI animation; however, the video became more grounded in reality due to budget constraints.[12] Figuerres drew inspiration from the visuals in American rapper Kendrick Lamar's 2017 album Damn.[12]

Listicles

Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
When in Manila 2025 7 New Songs and Albums by Alamat, YGIG, and More That We're Putting on Repeat Placed [14]
6 P-pop Songs You Should Play at Your New Year's Eve Parties Placed [15]
GMA Integrated News Bini, Alamat, and more: Here are 5 new OPM songs to listen to Placed [16]
Pulp Eight P-pop Hits For The Streets Placed [9]

Personnel

Credits are adapted from an official listing on YouTube.[1]

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b "Alamat - 'LuzViMinda' (Official M/V)". November 12, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  2. ^ Acierto, Drew (December 9, 2024). "Alamat goes all out in "Ragasa" concert". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  3. ^ Saenz, Rome (October 20, 2025). "Alamat Announce Upcoming Album 'Destino'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on November 11, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Loreto, Julienne. "P-Pop Bites!: Your Fortnightly P-Pop News, 3rd November 2025". &Asian. Archived from the original on November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Loreto, Julienne (November 21, 2025). "Alamat are indomitable on Destino". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on November 21, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  6. ^ Gustilo, Mary Cris (November 8, 2025). "Dive into Alamat's Flawless Discography". Pulp. Archived from the original on November 23, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Saenz, Rome (November 7, 2025). "Alamat Releases New Single "LuzViMinda"". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  8. ^ Go, Mayks (November 24, 2025). "'Destino': an Exclusive Track-by-Track Guide with Alamat". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Dee, Andrea (December 4, 2025). "Eight P-pop Hits For The Streets". Pulp. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  10. ^ Centeno, Mian (November 29, 2025). "Alamat Ignites A New Era with Destino". Art+. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  11. ^ Miranda, Pauline (December 8, 2025). "Scout OST vol. 11: Back-to-back P-pop bangers". Scout. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  12. ^ a b c Gonzaga, Pie (December 3, 2025). "How Alamat's 'LuzViMinda' Video Scraps Glam for Grit, According to Its Director". Rolling Stone Philippines. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  13. ^ "Alamat goes full badass in 'LuzViMinda' MV". GMA Network. November 13, 2025. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  14. ^ Posadas, Andrea. "7 New Songs and Albums by Alamat, YGIG, and More That We're Putting on Repeat". When in Manila. Archived from the original on November 23, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  15. ^ Posadas, Andrea. "6 P-pop Songs You Should Play at Your New Year's Eve Parties". When in Manila. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  16. ^ Roque, Nika (November 7, 2025). "Bini, Alamat, and more: Here are 5 new OPM songs to listen to". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
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