Karera (Bini song)

"Karera" (lit. 'Race') is a song recorded by the Filipino girl group Bini from their debut extended play (EP), Talaarawan (2024). The song was composed by Gianina Camille "Nica" Del Rosario along with the producers, Julius James "Bojam" De Belen, and Jose Miguel Cortes, with its rap parts written by Bini members Colet, Mikha, and Stacey. On September 22, 2023, the song was released as a pre-release single by Star Music. A bubblegum pop track, it addresses mental health by emphasizing the importance of self-care, and the need to slow down, as life is not a race.

"Karera" was acclaimed for its uplifting message and musical evolution. Kara Angan of Billboard Philippines praised the track for its fusion of bubblegum pop with J-Pop-inspired production, highlighting the infectious melody and hook. She also regarded the song as one of the best P-pop releases of 2023, while Preen commended its self-care theme. The song's message of self-acceptance and personal growth resonated with many and led to its adoption as a graduation song in numerous schools and universities across the Philippines. The track also received two awards, one being People's Voice Favorite Music Video of the Year at the 2024 Awit Awards, where it earned three nominations, and the other, Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year at the 2025 Wish Music Awards. Bini promoted the song through live performances on the Chinese reality show Show It All in April and May 2024 and at the Star Magic All-Star Games halftime show in June 2024.