Top Filipino Novelty Songs (OPM) of All Time
Ray has been an online music writer for over two years. Having sung in multiple competitions as a youth, he has a passion for the art.
Filipino Novelty Songs (OPM)
Novelty songs are a major part of Filipino music culture. These colorful songs show off just how creative and innovative the Filipino people are. Over the years, hundreds of novelty songs have been produced in the Philippines. They are catchy, lively, comedic, and easy to dance to. Novelty songs have been a part of the daily lives of Filipinos for years. They appear in movies, dramas, noontime variety shows, and even at school and corporate events. Below is a list of the best and most famous Filipino novelty songs of all time.
1. "Sasakyan Kita"
Artist: Gladys and the Boxers
Album: Best of OPM Novelty Hits & Bes of OPM Jukebox Hits
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Background: “Sasakyan Kita” is a novelty Filipino song composed by Mr. Lito Camo under Viva Music Publishing, Inc. This is one of the most popular novelty songs in the Philippines and is very well-known to '90s kids. “Saksakyan Kita” is about having fun with your partner.
2. "Pretty Little Baby”
Artist: SexBomb Girls
Album: Sumayaw, Sumunod: The Best of the SexBomb Girls
Released: 2005
Genre: Pop
Background: “Pretty Little Baby” is a novelty song that was popularized by SexBomb Girls, an all-female song and dance group in the Philippines. This song was composed by Lito Camo under EMI Music Publishing. It was administered by Verje Music Publishing and BMG Music Publishing.
3. “Ang Ganda Ko”
Artist: Sandara Park
Album: Star 15 Anniversary Collection (The Best of Dance & Novelty Songs)
Released: 2006
Genre: Pop
Background: “Ang Ganda Ko” is one of the few Filipino novelty songs popularized by the K-Pop band 2NE1's star, Sandara Park. It was produced by ABS-CBN Star Music and ABS-CBN Film Productions in 2006.
4. “Pamela One”
Artist: Vhong Navarro
Album: Alam Mo Na Yan (The Best Novelty Hits)
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Background: “Pamela One” is one of the most popular Filipino novelty songs of Vhong Navarro, a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, singer, judge, and TV host of ABS-CBN’s Showtime. It was included on the soundtrack for the 2004 Filipino comedy film, Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela Wan, starring Bayani Agbayani and Vhong Navarro. This novelty song was produced under ABS-CBN Corporation Music, EMI Music Publishing, Sony ATV Publishing UMPI, and Broadcast Music Incorporated.
5. “Kung Ikaw”
Artist: Lito Camo
Album: Mystrio
Released: 1998
Genre: Pop
Background: “Kung Ikaw” was popularized by Lito Camo, who was also the song's composer. It was produced under BMG Records Philippines Inc.
6. “Itaktak Mo”
Artist: Joey de Leon
Album: Joey to the World 2
Released: 2007
Genre: Pop
Background: “Itaktak Mo” is one of the Joey De Leon songs that was popularized on the noontime Philippine television variety show, Eat Bulaga. It was awarded the Awit Award for Best Novelty Recording and Best Dance Recording at the 21st Awit Awards in 2007. The song is very catchy and anyone can dance to it.
7. “Kembot”
Artist: Amber Rowley
Album: Best of Pinoy Dance and Summer Songs
Released: 2013
Genre: Pop
Background: “Kembot” is a Filipino novelty song composed by George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore, and Hugo Peretti under ABS-CBN Star Music, Audiam Publishing, and Kobalt Music Publishing. It was one of the few songs on the Star 15 Anniversary Collection.
8. “Otso Otso”
Artist: Bayani Agbayani
Album: Ito Gusto Mo
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Background: “Otso Otso” is perhaps the most popular Filipino novelty song of all time. It was sung by Bayani Agbayani, a Filipino host, actor, singer, and comedian. (He appeared in a lot of comedy movies during the early 2000s.) It became popular after being included on numerous movie soundtracks. This Filipino song was one of the theme songs for the 2004 Filipino comedy film Otso-otso Pamela-Mela Wan. At the Filipino music awards, the song was nominated for the Awit Award for Best Novelty Recording and the Awit Award for Best Dance Recording. I remember listening to this song as a child. It was played during morning ceremonies, morning exercises, dance competitions, Christmas parties, etc.
9. “Totoy Bibo”
Artist: Vhong Navarro
Album: Alam Mo Na Yan (Best Novelty Hits)
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
Background: This song was very popular amongst '90s kids. It was produced by ABS-CBN Star Music and popularized by Vhong Navarro, also know as the “King of the Dance Floor.” This song has also been sung by Gloc 9 (rapper) and Leejay.
10. “In or Out”
Artist: Sandara Park
Album: Sandara
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Background: “In or Out” is one Filipino songwriter Sandara Park's catchiest tunes. It was written during her prime in the Philippine showbiz industry.
11. “Ye Ye Vonnel”
Artist: April Boy Regino
Album: Ang Tunay Na Idol
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Background: “Ye Ye Vonnel” was produced by ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. and Star Songs. This Filipino novelty song was composed by great author and composer, Lito Camo, and sounds like a heavy metal song.
12. “Jumbo Hotdog”
Artist: Masculados
Album: Nakaka
Released: 2014
Genre: Pop
Background: “Jumbo Hotdog” was popularized by an OPM all-male song and dance group called Masculados. The group was composed of Zoltan Amore, Omar Principe, Bok, Kiro Amirati, Lexter Lazaro, Robin Robel, and Ailex De Asis. The song was produced by Believe Music on behalf of Universal Records.
13. “Cha-Cha-Cha”
Artist: Vhong Navarro
Album: Don Romantiko (Best Novelty)
Released: 2008
Genre: N/A
Background: “Cha-Cha-Cha,” a song by Vhong Navarro, is inspired by the Cha Cha, a Cuban Latin dance style. This Pinoy novelty song was produced under ABS-CBN Star Music, LatinAutor–Warner Chappell, Sony ATV Publishing, etc.
14. “SupahPapalicious Man”
Artist: Vhong Navarro
Album: SupahPapalicious Man Movie Soundtrack
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
Background: “SupahPapalicious Man” was the hit soundtrack of the 2008 Filipino Star Cinema comedy movie entitled “SupahPapalicious,” which was directed by Mr. Gilbert Perez and starred Valerie Concepcion, Makisig Morales, and Vhong Navarro.
15. “Ispageti Song”
Artist: SexBomb Girls
Album: Spaghetti: Round 2
Released: 2003
Genre: Pop
Background: “Ispageti Song” is an iconic song in the Philippines. It was popularized by an all-female song and dance group called SexBomb Girls, who frequently performed on Eat Bulaga. The song is very popular to '90s Filipino kids. It was usually played during Christmas parties and at special events. It sparked during the early 2000s and became popular due to its easy, crazy, and groovy dance steps.
16. “Halukay Ube”
Artist: SexBomb Girls
Album: Bomb Threat
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Background: “Halukay Ube” was actually performed by SexBomb Girls (together with Mr. Joey De Leon). It was nominated for the Awit Award for Best Novelty Recording and the Awit Award for Best Dance Recording. The Filipino novelty song has an accompanying dance routine that's perfect for everyone.
17. “Bakit Papa”
Artist: SexBomb Girls
Album: Unang Putok
Released: 2005
Genre: Pop
Background: “Bakit Papa” was a hit song popularized by SexBomb Girls in the early 2000s. It was written by Lito Camo and Erwin Dela Cruz and was produced under BMG Music Publishing.
18. “Kikay”
Artist: Viva Hot Babes
Album: Kikay
Released: 2003
Genre: Dance-Pop
Background: “Kikay” is one of the most famous Filipino novelty songs by Viva Hot Babes, a Filipino pop girl group composed of actresses and models. It was founded by Vicente Del Rosario in 2003. It was released as a CD by Viva Records. This song became huge, getting a lot of radio airplay for multiple years.
19. “Bulaklak”
Artist: Viva Hot Babes
Album: Bulaklak
Released: 2003
Genre: Dance Pop
Background: “Bulaklak” was the debut single of Viva Hot Babes and, due to its double entendre and daring themes, was one of the most controversial songs ever to be played on the radio in the Philippines. It was written by Lito Camo. For years, it was a very popular song on Filipino radio stations. The Filipino song was released under Viva Records.
20. “Basketbol”
Artist: Viva Hot Babes
Album: Bulaklak
Released: 2003
Genre: Dance Pop
Background: "Basketbol" was released in 2003. It was produced by Viva Records Corporation and is one of the most famous novelty songs in the history of the Philippines.
21. “Lagot Ka”
Artist: Masculados
Album: Masculados
Released: 2014
Genre: Pop
Background: “Lagot Ka” is one the most well-known Filipino Novelty songs. It was popularized by an all-male song and dance group called Masculados. The group was discovered by movie and television director, Maryo J. Delos Reyes. The song was produced by Believe Music on behalf of Universal Records.
22. “Kagat Labi”
Artist: Joey De Leon
Album: Kagat Labi
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
Background: “Kagat Labi” was one of the best novelty songs ever. It was composed and popularized by Joey De Leon, after he performed it on Eat Bulaga. It was produced under PolyEast Records and released in 2008. Its accompanying dance routine has made it popular with audiences of all ages.
23. “Beep Beep Ang Sabi ng Jeep”
Artist: Vhong Navarro
Album: Don Romantiko (Best Novelty)
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
Background: “Don Romantiko,” one of Vhong Navarro's hit songs, was composed by Christian Martinez. It was arranged by Dominic Benedicto and directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal. It was produced under ABS-CBN STAR Cinema and ABS-CBN Star Music.
24. “Boom Tarat Tarat”
Artist: Willie Revillame
Album: Star 15 Anniversary Collection (The Best of Dance and Novelty Songs)
Released: 2016
Genre: Dance/Electronic
Background: “Boom Tarat Tarat” was one of the few songs popularized by Willie Revillame on his noon time variety show (which aired on ABS-CBN from 2005 to 2010). The song was nominated for Best Christmas Recording and the Awit Award for Best Novelty Recording.
25. “Hindi Ako Bakla”
Artist: Michael V.
Album: The Bubble G Anthology
Released: 2006
Genre: Pop
Background: “Hindi Ako Bakla” was one of Michael V’s most popular singles. It was popularized on a Philippine comedy sketch show on GMA, on which Michael was featured. Michael V. is a Filipino comedian, actor, director, composer, singer, voice artist, and parodist. He composed this Filipino novelty song and placed it on an album together with his other song parodies from the TV show. The album was produced by GMA Records.
26. “Push Mo Yan ‘Te”
Artist: Vice Ganda
Album: #Trending
Released: 2014
Genre: Pop
Background: “Push Mo Yan ‘Te” was popularized by the Filipino comedian, television presenter, actor, and singer, Vice Ganda. The Filipino novelty song was arranged and directed by Rox Santos. The vocals were arranged by Asia’s Song Bird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and supervised by Jonathan Manalo. The Filipino song was published under Star Songs Inc.
27. “Babae Po Ako”
Artist: Raisa Dayrit
Album: Babae Po Ako
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Background: “Babae Po Ako” was originally sung by Raisa Dayrit and popularized by Tuesday Vargas. It is a novelty revival of the song “STMS Comedienne Princess.” It was composed by Edwin Marollano, arranged by Albert Tamayo, and produced by Secarats Talent Management Services. It was awarded the Awit Award for Best Novelty Recording.
28. “Para Sa Iyo Ang Laban Na ‘To”
Artist: Manny Pacquiao
Album: Laban Nating Lahat Ito
Released: 2006
Genre: Melody
Background: “Para Sa Iyo Ang Laban Na ‘To” is the one and only hit song of the boxing world legend, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. In English, the song title is “This Fight Is for You.” The song was published under GMA Music Philippines.
29. “Wag Kang Pabebe”
Artist: Vice Ganda
Album: Wag Kang Pabebe
Released: 2015
Genre: Pop
Background: “Wag Kang Pabebe” is one of Vice Ganda's many hit singles. It was composed by Ganda with help from Jonathan Manalo and Rox Santos. The beat of this song was arranged by KidWolf and was produced by Jonathan Manalo under ABS-CBN Star Music.
30. “Boom Panes”
Artist: Vice Ganda
Album: Boom Panes
Released: 2014
Genre: Pop
Background: “Boom Panes” was composed by Vice Ganda, Jonathan Manalo, and Rox Santos and was arranged by Paulo Zarate. The song was produced by Star Songs Inc. It was nominated for the Awit Award for Best Novelty Recording.
| Song Title | Artist Name |
|---|---|
31. "Boom Karakaraka" | Vice Ganda |
32. "Pers Lab" | Hotdog |
33. "Papa Boogie" | Willie Revillame |
34. "Buksan Mo" | Willie Revillame |
35. "Bikining Itim" | Bert Dominic |
36. "Masculados" | Masculados |
37. "Kendeng Kendeng" | Willie Revillame |
38. "DJ Bumbay" | Michael V. |
39. "Jok Jok Jok" | Willie Revillame |
40. "May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay" | D' Big 3 Sullivans |
41. "Juntis Ka Na Pala" | Willie Revillame |
42. "Wag Kang Makulit" | Vhong Navarro |
43. "Chikboy" | Vhong Navarro |
44. "May B.O. Na Ako" | Michael V. |
45. "Crush Kita" | SexBomb Girls |
46. "Dulce Tirah Tirah" | Denelle F. |
47. "Tinamaan Ako" | Anne Curtis |
48. "Mr. Kupido" | Myrtle Sarrosa |
49. "Annie Batungbakal" | Hotdog |
50. "Yun Ka" | Willie Revillame |
51. "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko" | SexBomb Girls |
52. "This Guy's in Love With You Pare" | Parokya ni Edgar |
53. "Ang Kulit" | Vice Ganda |
54. "Gigil Si Aquo" | 54. Gigil Si Aquo |
55. "Ang Tanging Ina N'yo" | Ai-ai Delas Alas |
56. "Beep Beep Ang Sabi ng Jeep" | Willie Revillame |
57. "Shembot" | Joey De Leon |
58. "Jump Brother" | Joey De Leon |
59. "Whoops Kirri" | Vice Ganda |
60. "Window Shopping" | Lito Camo |
61. "Miss Na Miss Kita" | Lito Camo |
62. "Pandesal" | Viva Hot Men |
63. "Iyugyog Mo" | Willie Revillame |
64. "Hep Hep Hooray" | Willie Revillame |
65. "Giling-Giling" | Willie Revillame |
66. "Ang Kawawang Cowboy" | Fred Panopio |
67. "Mag-Exercise Tayo" | Yoyoy Villame |
68. "Korona Bye Bye Na" | Vice Ganda |
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This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
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