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Line 35: === 2020-2021: Breakthrough with ''Ikaw Lang'' === On May 20, 2020, Nobita released "Ikaw Lang" as their third single overall to streaming platforms.<ref name=":7" /> A [[sleeper hit]], the song achieved new heights after its use in [[TikTok]], Nobita's ~~signed~~inclusion to [[Sony Music Philippines]] in early 2021, and the premiere of its [[LGBT]]-themed music video directed by John Selirio on October 9, 2021.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2021-10-09 \|title=NOBITA - IKAW LANG {{!}} Official Music Video \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvg0bPmO1p4 \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":9" /> Following its inclusion in major local playlists, "Ikaw Lang" became the most streamed song on [[Spotify]] Philippines in 2022, two years after its release.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Liwanag \|first=Punch \|date=2022-12-03 \|title=Nobita, Zack Tabudlo, Ben&Ben, Arthur Nery among Spotify's Wrapped top acts for 2022 \|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/03/nobita-zack-tabudlo-benben-arthur-nery-among-spotifys-wrapped-top-acts-for-2022/ \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=Manila Bulletin \|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web \|last= \|date=2023-01-15 \|title=NOBITA puts new spin on Eraserheads' iconic tune, 'Magasin' {{!}} SoundStrip \|url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/01/15/nobita-puts-new-spin-on-eraserheads-iconic-tune-magasin/ \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=[[BusinessMirror]] \|language=en-US}}</ref> Its lyric video has amassed 83 million views on [[YouTube]] as of April 2023, becoming Nobita's most viewed video on the site.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2020-05-20 \|title=NOBITA - IKAW LANG {{!}} Official Lyric Video \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxXsdj7EBm4 \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=YouTube}}</ref> Regarding the achievement, the band stated on a press release how honored they are to be recognized alongside other Filipino artists: "Undeniably, our fans had been a huge part of this but we’re also grateful for Spotify’s untiring support to our music and its clear vision for their artists. Like most artists, we’re also eager to see our band’s [[Spotify Wrapped\|Wrapped]] and see what we have done throughout 2022 as musicians."<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-12-02 \|title=‘Ikaw Lang’, Zack Tabudlo top Spotify 2022 Wrapped in PH \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/02/22/ikaw-lang-zack-tabudlo-top-spotify-ph-2022-wrapped \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref> The group published their first [[English language\|English]] track and their first song under Sony on May 26, 2021, with "The Search Is Over", a cinematic [[Coming of age\|coming-of-age]] track with acoustic arrangements.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2021-05-26 \|title=NOBITA - The Search is Over (Lyric Video) \|url=http://www.jeepneypinoyradio.com/jeepney-pinoy-radio-filipino-music-tagalog-music/nobita-the-search-is-over-lyric-video/ \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=Jeepney Pinoy Radio \|language=en-US}}</ref> On August 18, Nobita released the audio and music video to "Unang Sayaw" featuring internet personality [[Dante Gulapa]] directed by Jeff Valencia, gaining 21 million views on YouTube as of April 2023.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2021-08-18 \|title=NOBITA - UNANG SAYAW {{!}} OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCYhK4SoYDo \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=YouTube}}</ref> On October 20, the band followed up with the single "Di Na Mag-Iisa", inspired by wedding vows witnessed by Felismino through the years.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web \|last=Guinto \|first=Axl \|date=2021-10-22 \|title=NOBITA is ready to leave a lasting mark with the release of their new single "Di Na Mag-iisa" \|url=https://star-powerhouse.com/nobita-is-ready-to-leave-a-lasting-mark-with-the-release-of-their-new-single-di-na-mag-iisa/ \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=Star Powerhouse \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first= \|date=2021-10-22 \|title=NOBITA embraces kundiman sensibilities on tender ballad 'Di Na Mag-iisa' \|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/10/nobita-embraces-kundiman-sensibilities-on-tender-ballad-di-na-mag-iisa/ \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=Lionheart TV \|language=en-US}}</ref> The vocalist added how the song is about "the kind of affection that you’ve never known, a connection that is stronger than anything else in this world, a sense of serenity and happiness that is beyond your imagination.”<ref name=":7" /> A music video for the song directed by Valencia featuring the wedding of YouTube personalities Christian "Boss Keng" Gaspar and Pat Velasquez was uploaded on November 28.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2021-11-28 \|title=NOBITA - DI NA MAG IISA {{!}} OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRP9bK17fr0 \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=YouTube}}</ref> A [[Christmas]]-themed original song titled "Tayong Dalawa sa Pasko" was released on November 30.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2021-11-30 \|title=NOBITA - Tayong Dalawa Sa Pasko (Official Music Video) \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMKbsQwcTJw \|access-date=2023-04-10 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>

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