Packed with infectious pop anthems and emotionally resonant tracks, It Starts With A Wink showcases the quintet’s versatility and ambition
P-Pop girl group VVINKpresents a strong and intentional artistic identity in It Starts With A Wink – The First Full Album,a 14-track release under FlipMusic. More than just a lineup of carefully crafted summer pop tracks, the album offers a unified sonic and emotional journey designed to be fully experienced from start to finish.
Centered around the phrase “It Starts With A Wink,” the group’s debut full-length album is inspired by the idea of a silent signal between people—an unspoken connection that instantly brings individuals together. In the same way, the album reflects the relatable emotions, humor, awkward moments, friendships, and vulnerabilities that shape young Filipino adulthood, creating a shared listening experience that feels authentically Filipino throughout.
In an era increasingly dominated by streaming and short-form virality, It Starts With A Wink – The First Full Album stands out for capturing youthful memories with uplifting effervescence: honed by carefree and playful sentiments but never lacking in tenderness and sophistication. Designed as a no-skips body of work that unfolds through recurring sonic ideas, transitions, interludes, emotional callbacks, and tonal shifts, the album plays like actual memories framed with intention rather than isolated algorithmic moments.
The album opens confidently with “I-N-T-R-O,” immediately introducing VVINK’s vocal identity before transitioning into the infectious energy of “Tulala” and the explosive hyperpop-meets-budots fusion of “Baduy,” featuring world-renowned producer DJ Love. As the record slowly unfurls its character, tracks like “Tatlong Hiling” showcase the group’s softer, more emotional side while “Tulog Pa Si Ganda” injects a trippy mosaic of Jersey beats, funky house, and Miami bass. Nica Del Rosario’s GL-inspired track “Kailan Ka Aamin,” adds another layer of emotional honesty, contemporary Filipino storytelling, and inclusivity to the album. Situated at the center of the record is “Pag-ibig Fun,” a bright, witty, and inescapable pop jam that perfectly welcomes the album’s carefree spirit and distinct edge.
The latter half of It Starts With A Wink – The First Full Album settles into heartfelt territory with the trifecta of “Ikaw Lang Ang Kulang,” “Oo,” and “Ikaw Ikaw,” elevating the group’s pop sensibilities with a smattering of charisma and indelible songwriting chops. The record closes with “It’s A Rap,” an explosive boom-bap-driven track that highlights VVINK’s versatility as performers, and “VVINK VVINK,” a brief but intentional teaser hinting at the group’s future sonic direction.
Helmed by select powerhouse producers and composers from FlipMusic under the direction of Head Music Producer Julius James “Bojam” de Belen (BINI’s Talaarawan, Sarah Geronimo’s “Tala” and “Ikot-Ikot,” and the Diary ng Panget original soundtrack), alongside hitmakers Nica Del Rosario (Sarah Geronimo’s “Tala,” BINI’s “Na Na Na” and “Karera”), Myk Conchada (BINI’s “I Feel Good” and “Salamin, Salamin”), and VVINK’s very own Angelika (BINI’s “Pantropiko”), the album reflects years of experience in shaping modern Filipino pop culture through songwriting, arrangement, artist development, and sonic experimentation.
Even before releasing their official full-length album, VVINK had already gained recognition in the P-Pop scene through their pre-debut releases that highlighted storytelling, replay appeal, and emotional depth. Made up of members Angelika, Ayaka, Jean, Mariel, and Odri, the rising pop group showcases a fresh generation of artists driven by determination and authentic Filipino values.
VVINK’s It Starts With A Wink – The First Full Album is now available on all major digital streaming platforms worldwide through FlipMusic.
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