Dam (song)
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| Single by SB19 | ||||
| from the EP Simula at Wakas | ||||
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| Released | February 28, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
| Label | Sony Philippines | |||
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| "Dam" on YouTube | ||||
"Dam" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song recorded by the Filipino boy band SB19 for their third extended play (EP), Simula at Wakas (2025). The band's leader, Pablo, co-wrote and co-produced the song with Joshua Daniel Nase and Simon Servida. It is a hip-hop track with elements of EDM, folk, industrial, and progressive rock. In the lyrics, the narrator discusses his struggles and desire to become a better version of himself while upholding self-integrity and determination. The song was released by Sony Music Philippines on February 28, 2025, as the EP's lead single.
The single received favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the song's genre-blending and instrumentation. Critics also compared its music to the group's earlier releases like "What?" (2021) and "Gento" (2023). The single achieved commercial success, peaking at number four on the Philippines Hot 100 and at number one on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales—becoming the first song by a Filipino artist to top the chart. Elsewhere, "Dam" peaked at the top 10 in the United Arab Emirates and the top 20 in the Middle East and North Africa and Saudi Arabia.
The accompanying music video—directed by Alanshiii—is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world, depicting the members of SB19 as mythical creatures, attempting to save a tree of life. The video received praise for its visuals and production quality, and became the second most-viewed music video by a Filipino artist in 24 hours, with four million views. SB19 promoted the song with live performances, including during television appearances on All-Out Sundays and It's Showtime, and included it on the set list of their Simula at Wakas World Tour (2025).