"Ikot-Ikot" () is a 2013 hit song recorded by

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singer-actress

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. Written by Thyro Alfaro, it was produced by Jumbo "Bojam" de Belen and released under

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. The song served as the lead single off Geronimo's 2013 platinum album '' Expressions''. It became available for digital download on July 22, 2013 but before its release date, the song was sent to different

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across the

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on the second week of July. The song garnered "Song of the Year" nominations from major music award giving bodies in the Philippines including the Awit Awards and Myx Music Awards.

Critical reception

Joseph R. Atilano of

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gave a positive review, noting that "Ikot-Ikot" is an excellent choice to be the lead single from the album because "It isn't boring to listen to." "Sarah delivers her vocals with a sense of urgency that matches the upbeat pace of 'Ikot-Ikot'", he added. At the end, he gave the song a "Thumbs Up!".

Music video

Background and release

The music video was directed by Paul Basinillo, co-directed by Sarah Geronimo, and choreographed by Georcelle Dapat-Sy of G-force. The music video was premiered on Viva Music's official

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Channel on October 19, 2013. The music video has reached 3,498,691 YouTube views as of October 19, 2014, a year after it was released.

Cover version

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winner

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along with TVK finalist Darlene performed the song on It's Showtime in May 2015, actress

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covered the song on her YouTube Channel, Singer-host

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performed the song for

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Studio Sessions in April 2017, Naisa Lasalosi performed the song on

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in March 2016. Other covers include

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, Sam Mangubat,

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, Climax and CH4RMD.

Live Performances

Geronimo performed the song on different TV shows and Awards Night. She sang the hit single on ASAP 18 for her 25th birthday celebration. She also performed the song on ABS-CBN's noontime show '' It's Showtime'' on October 19, 2013.

Awards

References

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