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{{Short description|2023 single by BINI}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=MayJuly 2024}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Karera
| cover = Karera (2023) by Bini cover art.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Bini
| albumEP = Talaarawan
| language = Filipino
| English_title = Race
| released = {{Start date|2023|09|22}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=28}}
| label = [[Star Music]]
| writer = Gianina Camille "{{hlist|Nica" Del Rosario, Julius James "|Jumbo" De Belen, |Jose Miguel Cortes,|Ma. Colet,Nicolette Mikha,Vergara|Mikhaela Janna Lim|Stacey Aubrey Sevilleja}}
| producer = {{hlist|Bojam|Jose deMiguel Belen, Gianina Camille "Nica" Del RosarioCortes}}
| prev_title = I Feel Good
| prev_year = 2023
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"'''Karera'''" ({{Literal translation|Race}}) is a song by the Filipino girl group [[Bini (group)|Bini]], released on September 22, 2023. The song was written by Gianina Camille "Nica" Del Rosario, Julius James "Jumbo" De Belen, and Jose Miguel Cortes.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-18 |title=5 Facts About BINI’s ‘Karera’ From Nica Del Rosario |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/features/5-facts-you-didnt-know-about-binis-karera-as-told-by-nica-del-rosario-tickets-2024-concert-biniverse/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=billboardphilippines.com |language=en-US |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612023358/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/features/5-facts-you-didnt-know-about-binis-karera-as-told-by-nica-del-rosario-tickets-2024-concert-biniverse/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2023 |title=BINI sets the pace in new single "Karera" |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/amp/newsroom/news-releases/2023/9/19/bini-karera?lang=en |website=ABS-CBN News |access-date=July 6, 2024 |archive-date=June 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611090257/https://www.abs-cbn.com/amp/newsroom/news-releases/2023/9/19/bini-karera?lang=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=PAGEONE |date=2023-09-20 |title=BINI Sets The Pace In New Single “Karera” |url=https://pageone.ph/bini-sets-the-pace-in-new-single-karera/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=PAGEONE |language=en-US |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130104244/https://pageone.ph/bini-sets-the-pace-in-new-single-karera/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2023 |title=BINI, haharapin ang "Karera" ng buhay sa bagong single |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/9/19/bini-karera?lang=fil |website=ABS-CBN News |access-date=July 6, 2024 |archive-date=June 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611091758/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/9/19/bini-karera?lang=fil |url-status=live }}</ref> It is the first pre-release single of their debut [[extended play]] (EP), ''Talaarawan''.
 
== Background and release ==
"Karera" was originally pitched to a solo female artist before being picked up by Bini. Del Rosario, who frequently collaborates with the group, co-produced the song with Bojam de Belen to fit Bini'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 |archive-date=June 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611043831/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/features/bini-are-back-and-better-than-ever-manifesting-bini-world-domination/ |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=July 6, 2024 |archive-date=June 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610024327/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/25/23/binis-karera-tackles-mental-health-says-composer-nica-del-rosario |url-status=live }}</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 |archive-date=December 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211015328/https://myx.global/bini-drops-karera-music-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
On September 12, 2023, the track was introduced as part of Bini'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 |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130065125/https://preen.ph/133550/bini-comeback-karera |url-status=live }}</ref> It is the first pre-release single of their debut [[extended play]] (EP), ''Talaarawan'' (Diary),<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 19, 2023 |title=BINI sets the pace in new single "Karera" |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/9/19/bini-karera?lang=en |access-date=April 26, 2024 |work=[[ABS-CBN|ABS-CBN News]] |archive-date=October 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016102909/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/9/19/bini-karera?lang=en |url-status=live }}</ref> which was released in its entirety on March 8, 2024.
 
== Composition ==
"Karera"Originally iswritten fourby minutesNica Del Rosario, the song was composed by her along with Jumbo De Belen and 28Jose secondsMiguel Cortes. Bini members Colet, Mikha, and Stacey wrote the rap lyrics for the song. It was produced by Bojam and Jose Miguel longCortes.<ref>{{Citation |title=Karera by BINI on Apple Music |date=2023-09-22 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/karera-single/1705386707 |access-date=2024-07-06 |language=en-US}}</ref> TheWith songa isduration composedof infour [[Timeminutes signature|commonand time]]28 withseconds, the song has a [[tempo]] of 118 [[beats per minute]] and is set in the [[Key (music)|key]] of [[G (musical note)|G]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=BPM and key for Karera by BINI {{!}} Tempo for Karera {{!}} SongBPM {{!}} songbpm.com |url=https://songbpm.com/@bini/karera-OAUxIvKlnk |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=SongBPM |language=en}}</ref> The choreography was created by Matthew Almodovar, Reden Blanquera, Adam Alonzo, and [[Mickey Perz]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 26, 2023 |title=BINI showcases dance skills in ‘Karera’ practice video |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/26/23/bini-showcases-dance-skills-in-karera-practice-video |access-date=July 6, 2024 |work=[[ABS-CBN|ABS-CBN News]] |archive-date=December 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210151757/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/26/23/bini-showcases-dance-skills-in-karera-practice-video |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
== Music video ==
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== Performances ==
OnBini Juneperformed 3"Karera", along with their other songs "I Feel Good" and "[[Pantropiko]]" on the Chinese reality show ''Show It All'', showcasing Filipino talent on an international platform. The performances were aired on April 25 and May 2, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |date=2024-04-25 |title=BINI, G22 showcase P-pop talent, girl power in EXO Lay’s show ‘Show It All’ |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/553204/bini-g22-showcase-p-pop-talent-girl-power-in-exo-lays-show-show-it-all |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Inquirer |language=en |archive-date=May 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240505173038/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/553204/bini-g22-showcase-p-pop-talent-girl-power-in-exo-lays-show-show-it-all |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Felipe |first=MJ |date=2024-05-02 |title=EXO's Lay praises BINI on China's 'Show It All' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/5/2/exo-s-lay-praises-bini-on-china-s-show-it-all-1537 |access-date=2024-07-06 |work=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=May 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523062728/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/5/2/exo-s-lay-praises-bini-on-china-s-show-it-all-1537 |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 3, Bini performed "Karera" at the [[Star Magic]] All -Star Games as part of the event's [[halftime show]].<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 |access-date=July 6, 2024 |archive-date=June 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604132347/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/3/bini-puts-on-a-show-at-star-magic-all-star-games-1758 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
Bini performed "Karera" on the China-based show "Show It All," showcasing Filipino talent on an international platform.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2024 |title=LOOK: BINI, G22 showcase Filipino talent in China's 'Show It All' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/25/look-bini-g22-showcase-filipino-talent-in-china-s-show-it-all-1504 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
 
== Reception ==
Upon its release, "Karera" quickly climbed the charts, reaching the top position on the Philippines' [[iTunes]] chart.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carbonilla |first=Hans |date=2023-09-22 |title=BINI leads the race with new single ‘Karera’ |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/519835/bini-leads-the-race-with-new-single-karera |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228001832/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/519835/bini-leads-the-race-with-new-single-karera |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
Critics praised the song for its empowering and relatable message, noting its significance in the context of rising mental health awareness.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" />
 
== Impact and legacy ==
"Karera" has been adopted as a graduation song by various schools and universities in the Philippines, symbolizing a milestone in the lives of graduates.The song represents a significant track for Bini, marking their artistic growth and their commitment to addressing important social issues through their music.<ref name=":4" />
 
== Charts ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Chart performance for "Karera"
! scope="col"| Chart (2024)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
|-
! scope="row"| Philippines ([[Philippines Hot 100]])<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-03 |title=Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 2, 2024) |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/07-02-2024/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US |archive-date=July 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703093531/https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/07-02-2024/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| 7
|-
! scope="row"| Philippines ([[Philippines Hot 100#Top Philippine Songs|Top Philippine Songs]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top Philippine Songs (Week of July 6, 2024) |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/top-philippine-songs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703093531/https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/07-02-2024/ |archive-date=July 3, 2024 |access-date=July 6, 2024 |website=[[Billboard Philippines]] |language=en-PH}}</ref>
| 4
|}
 
== References ==
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[[Category:Bini (group) songs]]
[[Category:Philippine pop songs]]
[[Category:OPM (band)2023 songs]]
[[Category:2024Taglish songs]]
[[Category:English songs]]