Format Digital download Genre Pop
EDM Label Viva Records | Recorded 2014 Length 3:18 | |
Released September 14, 2014 (2014-09-14) | ||
Kilometro (Kilometer) is a hit song recorded by Filipino singer-actress Sarah Geronimo. It is the carrier single of her eleventh studio album Perfectly Imperfect. The song was written by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana and premiered on radio stations nationwide on September 17, 2014.
Contents
- Background and release
- Cover versions
- Release history
- Awards and recognition
- Live performances
- References
In July 2015, Sarah Geronimo, with her song "Kilometro", represented the Philippines in the 10th International Song Contest: The Global Sound, hosted by an Australian jury, as one of the 70 semi-finalists from different countries all over the world and later on advanced as one of the top 25 finalists. At the final round, it won the "Gold Global Sound" Award as the top recognition.
Background and release
The music video was directed by Paul Basinillo. It premiered on MTV Pinoy channel on November 26, 2014. It also premiered on the official YouTube channel of VIVA on November 27, 2014.
Cover versions
In June 2015, Filipino-American boy band The Filharmonic recorded an a cappella version of the song which was posted to their official YouTube channel. Aside from different song covers, there are also various dance covers of the song "Kilometro" online.
Release history
The song premiered on different radio stations across the Philippines on September 17, 2014. Upon its release, it topped the MYX Chart for several weeks.
Awards and recognition
Sarah Geronimo won the 10th International Singing Contest: The Global Sound for her song "Kilometro." Geronimo beat out 25 other countries and their corresponding singers to win the Gold Global Sound award.
Live performances
Sarah Geronimo performed the song at different shopping malls such as Market Market and Ayala Center Cebu as part of the promotion and launch of her latest album. She also went to the ASAP stage on November 2, 2014 to perform the song. Geronimo also showcased a powerful performance of the song at the Myx Music Awards 2015.