P-pop royalty SB19 recently made history as the first-ever Southeast Asian artists to perform on popular Japanese  YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE. To date, their live renditions of 'Gento' and 'MAPA' have amassed more than 4.5 million views already.

“We’re eternally grateful to THE FIRST TAKE for giving us an opportunity to showcase our work on a platform known not just for its massive global following but for elevating the audio-visual experience of music fans with much-needed authenticity and rawness,” SB19 shares in a collective statement.

“The performances really challenged us to work within our limitations and deliver with the best of our abilities. We’ve always considered performing as a sanctimonious process that deserves utmost preparation, love, and respect. Constantly reminded by THE FIRST TAKE that we can only perform the songs once, we had to reconnect with our roots and embrace the beauty of spontaneity.”

Given the popularity of these videos, it only makes sense for SB19 to drop THE FIRST TAKE iterations of these songs on streaming platforms! Both 'Gento' (out now) and 'MAPA' (out 23 August) are available for streaming on digital platforms, and are bundled with its original versions.