Joy to the World (Bini song)

For other uses of "Joy to the World", see Joy to the World (disambiguation).

"Joy to the World"
Single by Bini
Language	Filipino English
Released	November 14, 2024 (2024-11-14)
Genre	Christmas
Length	2:41
Label	Star Music
Songwriter(s)	Anna Achacoso–Graham Christopher James Moore Lopez
Producer(s)	Moophs Anna Achacoso–Graham
Bini singles chronology
"Cherry on Top" (2024) "Joy to the World" (2024)
Music video
"Joy to the World" on YouTube

"Joy to the World" is a Christmas song by Bini. It was released as a digital single on November 14, 2024, through Star Music. Produced by Moophs and Anna Achacoso–Graham, it is a cover of the Christmas carol of the same name by Isaac Watts.

Background

In July 2024, Bini released their song "Cherry on Top".[1] The single achieved commercial success shortly after its release. It topped iTunes Philippines' Top Songs chart and became the top trending music video on YouTube.[2] Within 24 hours, the music video amassed over two million views on the platform.[3] Two weeks after its release, "Cherry on Top" debuted on Billboard Philippines charts, ranking eighth on the Philippines Hot 100 and fifth on the Top Philippine Songs chart.[4][5] Later in that month, on July 27, Bini performed the song at KCON 2024 in Los Angeles, marking the first performance by a Filipino pop group at the event.[6]

Following the successful release of "Cherry on Top", Bini announced the release of the standalone digital Christmas single "Joy to the World" on November 8, 2024.[7]

Composition

The song was produced by Anna Achacoso–Graham and Christopher James Moore Lopez, with composition by Achacoso–Graham and Moophs. It is a cover of Isaac Watts' original Christmas carol of from 1719.[8]

Promotion and release

Bini announced the song on their social media platforms, with the caption, "Christmas is fast approaching, and we guess you've found our present! Our own take on 'Joy to the World' is coming soon!" The post also included a snippet of the track featuring Aiah, Colet and Maloi.[7] To promote the track release, Bini shared a series of cover artworks on their social media accounts, featuring animated depictions of each group member. On November 14, Bini released the song alongside the music video.[9]

Music video

The music video features animated versions of Bini members—Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena—preparing for Christmas in the Philippines. Group leader Jhoanna assigns tasks to each member while Aiah’s cat observes the activities. The members are shown engaging in various holiday preparations, including decorating a belén, hanging Christmas ornaments, and preparing traditional Filipino Christmas foods such as puto bumbong, bibingka, and queso de bola. The video also highlights festive customs like hanging stockings and displaying Christmas lanterns. It concludes with the group going to bed and waking up on Christmas morning to find gifts under the tree.[8]

Accolades

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement

Publisher	Year	Listicle	Placement	Ref.
Billboard Philippines	2024	12 Christmas Song Covers You Should Listen to This 2024	Placed	[10]

Track listing

• Digital download and streaming

1. "Joy to the World" – 2:41
2. "Cherry on Top" (Christmas remix; with Theo Martel) – 2:56

Credits

Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[11]

• Bini – vocals
• Anna Achacoso–Graham – vocal arranger, songwriter, producer
• Christopher James Moore Lopez – songwriter
• Moophs – producer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, recording engineer

Release history

Release history and formats for "Joy to the World"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	November 14, 2024	Digital download streaming	Star Music	[9]

See also

• List of Christmas carols

References

1. Gatchalian, Ched Rick (July 11, 2024). "Watch: BINI's irresistible charm in 'Cherry on Top' music video". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
2. "BINI's 'Cherry On Top' reigns supreme on YouTube, iTunes". ABS-CBN News. July 11, 2024. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
3. "BINI's 'Cherry on Top' MV breaches 2M views in less than 24 hours". GMA News Online. July 12, 2024. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
4. "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 27, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. July 24, 2024. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
5. Saulog, Gabriel (July 24, 2024). "BINI's "Cherry On Top" Debuts On The Top Philippine Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on August 3, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
6. Tuazon, Nikko (July 28, 2024). "BINI makes P-Pop history with KCON LA 2024 performance". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
7. Saulog, Gabriel (November 5, 2024). "BINI to Releases First-Ever Holiday Cover "Joy to the World"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
8. Purnell, Kristopher (November 16, 2024). "BINI releases 'Joy to the World' cover, 'Cherry on Top' Christmas remix". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
9. Saulog, Gabriel (November 15, 2024). "BINI Bring "Joy To The World" With Their New Holiday Single – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
10. "12 Christmas Song Covers You Should Listen To This 2024: Bini, Laufey, My Chemical Romance, aespa, And More". Billboard Philippines. December 11, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
11. "Joy To The World – Song by BINI". Apple Music. November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.

External links

• Joy To The World on YouTube