The 34th Awit Awards were held on November 29, 2021. Indie pop duo Leanne & Naara and folk pop band Ben&Ben led the nominations with seven, and won the awards for Album of the Year and Record of the Year, respectively. The Song of the Year category was awarded to Moira Dela Torre and Jason Marvin's work of "Paubaya".
The ceremony had the theme "Proudly Homegrown", referring to pride and gratitude of the expression, inspiration, growth and strength shown by Original Filipino Music amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony also awarded thirty-three categories, including two debutants, Best New Artist in a Collaboration and Best Global Recording.
Performers
Winners and nominees
The nominations for the fan-voted categories, deemed as Peoples' Voice, were announced on October 28, 2021. While, the rest of the nominations were announced on November 6, 2021. Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
General field
Record of the Year
- "Di Ka Sayang" â Ben&Ben
- Poch Barretto, Toni Muñoz, Keifer Cabugao, Pat Lasaten, Paolo Benjamin and Jean Paul Verona, producers; Jean Paul Verona, recording engineer
- "Dila" â Zild
- Zild Benitez, producer; Zild Benitez, recording engineer
- "Marupok" â KZ Tandingan
- Roxy A. Liquigan and Jonathan Manalo, producers; Tim Recla, recording engineer
- "Nangangamba" â Zack Tabudlo
- Zack Tabudlo, producer; Zack Tabudlo, recording engineer
- "When U Will Be There" â Joar Sabate
- Joar Sabate, producer; Joar Sabate, singer-songwriter
- "Paubaya" â Moira Dela Torre
- Roxy A. Liquigan, Jonathan Manalo, James Narvaez, Chris Ian Rosales and Luke Sigua, producers; Tim Recla and James Narvaez, recording engineers
- "This Too Shall Pass" â Rico Blanco
- Rico Blanco, producer; Rico Blanco, recording engineer
- "Who's Gonna Love You" â Leanne & Naara
- Brian Lotho and Kelley Mangahas, producers; Brian Lotho, recording engineer
Album of the Year
- Daybreak â Leanne & Naara
- Warner Music Philippines, executive producer; Brian Lotho, line producer
- Diwa â Juan Karlos
- UMG Philippines and Juan Karlos Labajo, executive producers; Juan Karlos Labajo, Gian Franco, Rey Hipolito and Abe Hipolito, line producers
- Homework Machine â Zild
- Zild Benitez, executive producer; Zild Benitez, line producer
- Pangalan â Unique Salonga
- OC Records, executive producer; OC Records, line producer
- Waiting for the End to Start â The Itchyworms
- Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, executive producer; Jazz Nicolas and The Itchyworms, line producers
Song of the Year
Performance field
Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist
Best Collaboration Performance
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist
- "Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip)" â IV of Spades
- "Doors" â Ben&Ben
- "Di Ka Sayang" â Ben&Ben
- "Hanggang Sa Huli" â SB19
- "Dumaloy" â Sud
Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist
- "Out" â Fana
- "Liliwanag" â Trisha Denis
- "1996" â Daze
- "Somebody" â TJane Plaza
- "Sana'y Tayo Pa" â TJane Plaza
- "A.A" â Jenn Clemena
Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist
- "Sayaw ng Mga Tala" â Matty Juniosa
- "Di Na Bale" â Bryant Dagdag
- "Di Namalayan" â Benedict Cua
- "Ulap" â Rob Deniel
- "Hinungdan" â James Gulles
Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist
- "Outlaws" â Nameless Kids
- "Pahina" â Kiss N Tell
- "Pero" â Rhythm & Drip
- "Love Kita Maniwala Ka" â JThree
- "Suyo" â Reon
Best Child Recording Artist
- "The Kokak Song" â Bea C
Best Instrumental Performance
- "Cosmic Cycles" â Four Corners MNL
- "Midnight Cruise" â Tristan Castro
- "Dreaming of Tomorrow" â Abby Clutario
- "Lovestruck" â Ken Tiongson
- "Tama Na" â EJ De Perio
Best New Artist in a Collaboration
- "Magandang Dilag" â JM Bales featuring KVN
- "GG" â J-Nine with King Promdi
- "Random Thoughts" â Vince Lucero and Mistah Lefty
Recording field
Best Global Recording
Best Ballad Recording
Best Pop Recording
- "Happy Feelin'" â Rico Blanco
- "Gunita" â Kyryll
- "Sumayaw (Sa Kanya-Kanyang Kwarto)" â Earl Generao
- "Bago" â Autotelic
- "Nangangamba" â Zack Tabudlo
Best Rock/Alternative Recording
Best World Music Recording
- "Palawan" â High Hello
- "Waiting for the End to Start" â The Itchyworms
- "Never Made It Far" â Leanne & Naara
- "Sana Naman" â JBK
- "XX:XX" â Jason Dhakal & CRWN
Best Novelty Recording
- "Sabi Ko Nga Ba" â Hannah Precillas
- "Corona Ba Bye Na!" â Vice Ganda
- "Bawal Lumabas (The Classroom Song)" â Kim Chiu
- "DWYB" â Mimiyuuuh
- "Tik Tok" â King Promdi
Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording
Best Dance Recording
- "G Na G" â Zsara Tiblani
- "Bad Influence" â Yuzon, Subzylla & Kyler
- "Hibang" â La Santos
- "Kinabukasan" â Deuges
- "Love at First Sight" â Alexa Ilacad
Best Inspirational Recording
- "Di Ka Sayang" â Ben&Ben
- "Dakila Ka, Bayani Ka" â Polyeast Artists
- "This Too Shall Pass" â Rico Blanco
- "Tuloy Tuloy" â Quest
Best Christmas Recording
- "Paskong Walang Hanggan" â Arman Ferrer
- "Paano Ang Simbang Gabi (Kung Di Ikaw Ang Katabi)" â Drei Raña & Selena Marie
- "Share the Love" â Elha Nympha
- "A Brand New Christmas" â Martin Nievera
- "'Tis the Season" â Katrina Velarde, Daryl Ong, Dea Formilleza and Yuki Ito
Best Rap/Hip-hop Recording
- "Umaga" â Arvey
- "Subtle Energy" â Juss Rye
- "Yakap" â Alex Bruce
- "88" â Zelijah & KNTMNL
- "Sinayang" â Nobrvnd, Chelly
Best Jazz Recording
- "Poblacion" â Nicole Asensio
- "Villain" â Extrapolation
- "'Wag" â Issa Rodriguez
- "Lightning Strikes" â Basically Saturday Night
- "Choose You" â Leanne & Naara
Best R&B Recording
- "Too Soon" â Leanne & Naara
- "Previously, On" â Conscious & The Goodness
- "Elated" â August Wahh
- "Gunita" â Kyryll
- "Goodnight" â Jason Dhakal
Best Regional Recording
- "Ania Ko" â Route 83
- "Bulalakaw" â Janine Berdin & Joanna Ang
- "Puhon" â TJ Monterde
- "Tumang Kamingaw" â Tjane Plaza
- "Suyo" â Reon
- "Holly" â JKLRD & St. Ven
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play
Technical field
Best Engineered Recording
- "Marupok"
- Tim Recla, sound engineer; Purple Room Recording Studios, recording studio (KZ Tandingan)
- "Puhon"
- Albert Tamayo, sound engineer; ProdigiMusic Studio, recording studio (TJ Monterde)
- "Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay"
- Jean Paul Verona, sound engineer; Verona Audio Design, recording studio (Ben&Ben)
- "Nangangamba"
- Zack Tabudlo, sound engineer (Zack Tabudlo)
- "Dila"
- Zild Benitez, sound engineer; Zild's Home Studio, recording studio (Zild)
Best Cover Art
- Rico Blanco Songbook
- Kurt Byron Vale Maligaya, graphic designer; Jason Paul Laxamana, concept (Rico Blanco)
- Hibang
- Joyce Ignacio, graphic designer; Emmie Villegas, concept (LA Santos)
- Bago
- Ivee Pendo, graphic designer; Autotelic, concept (Autotelic)
- Purple Afternoon
- Beatrix Zaragoza, graphic designer; Paolo Sandejas, concept (Paolo Sandejas)
- Don't Look Back
- Kyla Baltazar, graphic designer; Lorenzo Santos and Kyla Baltazar, concept (Lola Amour)
Best Music Video
- "Dila"
- Daniel Aguilar, director; Zild Benitez, producer (Zild)
- "No Rush"
- Jade Regala and Chapters, directors; Roxy A. Liquigan and Tarsier Records, producers (Kiana V featuring Billy Davis)
- "Naubos Na"
- Kyle Quismondo, director; Oh, Flamingo!, producers (Oh, Flamingo!)
- "Hanggang Sa Huli"
- Justin de Dios, director; ShowBT, producers (SB19)
- "Poblacion"
- Gorio Vicuna, director; Nicole Asensio, producer (Nicole Asensio)
Peoples' Voice
Peoples' Voice Favorite Male Artist
Peoples' Voice Favorite Female Artist
Peoples' Voice Favorite Breakthrough Artist
- 8 Ballin
- Adie
- Arvey
- Ace Banzuelo
- Alex Bruce
- Rob Deniel
- JMKO
- Angela Ken
- Markus
- Mimiyuuuh
- Arthur Nery
- Nobita
- Miguel Odron
- Dan Ombao
- Raven
- Zack Tabudlo
- Lil Vinceyy
- XOXO
- Zephanie
Peoples' Voice Favorite Group Artist
Peoples' Voice Favorite Song
- "Hanggang sa Huli" â SB19
Most Streamed Song
Most Streamed Artist
Dangal ng Musika Awardee
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