Karera (Bini song): Difference between revisions

| name = Karera

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| type = single

| artist = BINIBini

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| released = {{Start date|2023|09|22}}

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| label = Star Music

| writer = Gianina Camille "Nica" Del Rosario, Julius James "Jumbo" De Belen, Jose Miguel Cortes, Colet, Mikha, Stacey

| producer = Bojam de Belen, Gianina Camille "Nica" Del Rosario

| prev_title = I Feel Good

| prev_year = 2023

| next_title = [[Pantropiko]]

| next_year = 2023

"Karera" was originally pitched to a solo female artist before being picked up by BINIBini. Del Rosario, who frequently collaborates with the group, co-produced the song with Bojam de Belen to fit BINIBini's eight-member lineup.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-19 |title=BINI Are Ready For 'World Domination' |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/features/bini-are-back-and-better-than-ever-manifesting-bini-world-domination/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=billboardphilippines.com |language=en-US}}</ref> "Karera" addresses mental health issues, emphasizing the importance of self-care and not succumbing to societal pressures.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2023 |title=BINI's 'Karera' tackles mental health, says composer Nica del Rosario |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/25/23/binis-karera-tackles-mental-health-says-composer-nica-del-rosario}}</ref> Del Rosario, who has been diagnosed with [[Generalized anxiety disorder|Generalized Anxiety Disorder]] (GAD), drew from her experiences with anxiety to write the song.<ref name=":0" /> The song marks a new era for the group, presenting a new sound and message encouraging listeners to live life at their own pace and not worry about things beyond their control.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-02 |title=BINI Drops ‘Karera’ Music Video |url=https://myx.global/bini-drops-karera-music-video/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=MYX Global |language=en-US}}</ref>

On September 12, 2023, the track was introduced as part of BINIBini's comeback, accompanied by various promotional materials including individual video teasers, a music video trailer, and a dance choreo snippet.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Posadas |first=Andrea |date=2023-09-22 |title=BINI’s comeback single ‘Karera’ is an upbeat self-care anthem |url=https://preen.ph/133550/bini-comeback-karera |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Preen.ph |language=en-US}}</ref>

On June 3, 2024, BINIBini performed "Karera" at the Star Magic All Star Games.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=June 3, 2024 |title=BINI wows crowd with 'Karera' at Star Magic All Star Games |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/2/bini-wows-crowd-with-karera-at-star-magic-all-star-games-2334 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 3, 2024 |title='Better every year': BINI puts on a show at Star Magic All Star Games |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/3/bini-puts-on-a-show-at-star-magic-all-star-games-1758 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>

"Karera" has been adopted as a graduation song by various schools and universities, symbolizing a milestone in the lives of graduates.The song represents a significant track for BINIBini, marking their artistic growth and their commitment to addressing important social issues through their music<ref name=":4" />