12:51 (Krissy & Ericka song)

This article is about the 12:51 (Krissy & Ericka song). For their album, see Twelve: Fifty One. For The Strokes' single, see 12:51 (The Strokes song).
"12:51"
Single by Krissy & Ericka
from the album Twelve: Fifty One
ReleasedJanuary 2012
GenreAcoustic
LabelMCA Music
SongwriterKrissy Villongco

12:51 is the first official single by pop-acoustic duo Krissy & Ericka, taken from their second studio album Twelve: Fifty One (2012).

Background and composition

Krissy Villongco originally wrote the song. She wrote the entire song over the course of three weeks only working between 12:51:00 and 12:51:59, hence the title. It took her two years to finish the song.[1] She also said that the background behind the song was about someone she liked and thought also liked her but was actually with someone else, and the feeling of moving on.[2][3]

Music video

A teaser was first released on YouTube on January 23, 2012.[4] The music video of the song was first premiered on MYX on January 29.[5] It was then uploaded to YouTube on January 29.[6] It was directed by Nani Naguit.[5] Ericka Villongco was also involved behind the scenes on the music video.[7] On YouTube, it was one of the most-searched videos for 2012, making the top 10.[8]

Live performances

Krissy & Ericka performed the song at David Choi's live tour in Manila as an opening act for his show.[9] Krissy also performed the song solo as an opening act for DEAN's concert in the Philippines in 2016.[10]

Critical reception

Accolades

Awards and nominations for "12:51"
Year Award Category Result Refs.
2013 Awit Awards Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists Won [11]
Song of the Year Nominated [12]
Best Ballad Recording Nominated

Chart performance

The song charted in the Philippine Charts and debuted at 6.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Lunch Date With Krissy & Ericka". myx.ph. February 16, 2012. Archived from the original on February 17, 2012.
  2. ^ Jimenez, Joyce (February 16, 2012). "Krissy and Ericka will release their new album, Twelve: Fifty One, in the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  3. ^ "Krissy and Ericka Debut the Music Video for "12:51"". Archived from the original on August 17, 2025.
  4. ^ "12:51 Music Video Teaser". Archived from the original on August 17, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "12:51 by Krissy & Ericka". Archived from the original on 2012-02-11. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  6. ^ krissysings (2012-01-30). 12:51 (Original) - Krissy and Ericka Official Music Video. Retrieved 2026-03-02 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Valencerina, Roxy (March 16, 2012). "Sister act: Krissy and Ericka". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  8. ^ "'Gangnam style,' music-oriented videos top YouTube searches in PHL for 2012". GMA News Online. 2012-12-22. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  9. ^ "Krissy and Ericka - 12:51 [Original] - David Choi Live in Manila".
  10. ^ Niitsu, Hotaru (2016-08-15). "Korean R&B artist DEAN serenades, amazes PH 'Rebels'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  11. ^ "Angeline Quinto, Gloc 9 win big at 26th Awit Awards". Philstar.com. December 11, 2013. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  12. ^ "The Philippine Awit Awards - About the Awit Awards". Philippine Association of the Record Industry. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  13. ^ "Philippine Charts - (March 4–10)". Archived from the original on 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
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