Denise Julia, P-Lo’s ‘B.A.D.’ is the highest-charting OPM track on Apple Music PH

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It’s all over social media and even reaching Giselle from the K-pop girl group Aespa. So, if you haven’t heard the rising R&B sensation Denise Julia featuring Filipino-American rapper P-Lo’s “B.A.D.,” then you’ve probably missed out on a lot.

But it’s certainly hard not to notice. In a groundbreaking achievement for the local music scene, the hitmakers of “NVMD” and “Talkin Bout” have set a new record with their collaboration song, securing the top spot as the highest-charting OPM track on Apple Music Philippines.

The announcement came as a holiday surprise on Christmas day via Chart Data PH on X (formerly Twitter), heralding a new era for OPM, surpassing the previous chart-topper, Juan Karlos Labajo’s “Ere.”

.@denisejvlia & @p_lo‘s “B.A.D.” is now the highest charting OPM song on Apple Music PH chart, surpassing @karloslabajo__‘s “ERE”. pic.twitter.com/YcpRVplhd8

— chart data PH 🇵🇭 (@chartdataPH) December 24, 2023

Responding to the announcement, Denise Julia retweeted “MERRY CHRISTMAS,” encapsulating the joy of this monumental moment in her burgeoning career.

Released on Oct. 28, “B.A.D.” is an infectious blend of R&B and hip-hop, where according to the artist herself is not just a song; it’s a pulsating narrative that explores the depths of sexuality and cultural identity.

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And this is something her co-artist in this song, P-Lo, is just as dedicated to as she is—actively advancing culture in the United States.

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Fearlessly weaving compelling messages into her music, making her a torchbearer for a generation seeking authenticity and connection in every beat, Denise Julia has undeniably risen as the most streamed female OPM artist on Spotify this year.

And everyone is bound to hear more of her in the coming year.