Kalimutan Ka
| "Kalimutan Ka" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Skusta Clee | ||||
| Released | February 12, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:48 | |||
| Label | Saucy Island Records | |||
| Songwriter | Daryl Ruiz | |||
| Producer | Daryl Ruiz | |||
| Skusta Clee singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Kalimutan Ka" on YouTube | ||||
"Kalimutan Ka" (lit. 'Forget You') is a song by Filipino rapper and singer Skusta Clee. It was released on February 12, 2025, through his independent label Saucy Island Records. The music video followed on February 14, 2025, two days after the song's release, and went on to top YouTube Philippines' music video charts for 2025.
"Kalimutan Ka" is Clee's first released that involved the rock genre, while most of his songs are usually hip-hop, making this track his first to explore a rock sound. The song entered two Billboard local charts, peaking at number 8 on the Philippines Hot 100 and number 5 on the Top Philippine Songs.
Background
"Kalimutan Ka" was first recorded in 2019 with singer and fellow Ex Battalion member John Roa. A short teaser of the chorus was released, but the full song was not released at the time and remained archived. Skusta Clee later revisited and reworked the track, releasing it in 2025 following his collaboration single "Shushhh" with Jnske and Yuridope.[1]
In an interview with Billboard Philippines, Clee said he enjoyed showing a different side of his music through a ballad: "It feels good to show that side of me. I've always liked alternative rock and other types of rock. I'm happy people accepted me doing that even though I started in hip-hop. It also gives me more freedom to make music the way I want."[2]
Music video
The music video for "Kalimutan Ka" was released on February 14, 2025, directed by Clee and TOAD (Titus Cee).[3] The music video became the most-viewed on YouTube Philippines for 2025.[4]
Commercial performance
"Kalimutan Ka" debuted at number 39 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 during the week of March 5, 2025, and peaked at number 8 by June 28, 2025.[1] It also reached number 5 on the Top Philippine Songs chart.[5]
The song became a trend on TikTok, where users recreated a tongue-out meme originally made by actor Alden Richards using the song as the background music.[6]
Reception
Rome Saenz of Billboard Philippines said the song highlights Clee's versatility and shows that a strong story can cross genres, making it one of the standout tracks in his discography.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Filipino Music Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | [8] |
| People's Choice – Song | Nominated | [8] |
Charts
| Chart | Peak |
|---|---|
| Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[1] | 8 |
| Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[5] | 5 |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Philippines | 2025 | 25 Best Filipino Songs of 2025 | Placed | [7] |
References
- ^ a b c "Skusta Clee's "Kalimutan Ka" Climbs To No. 8 On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. June 25, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ Regis, Ralph (October 21, 2025). "Skusta Clee At The 2025 Filipino Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "Skusta Clee - Kalimutan Ka (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Skusta Clee TV. February 13, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "Skusta Clee's viral hit "Kalimutan Ka" dominates 2025 YouTube Music rankings". Interaksyon. December 3, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ a b Gomez, Aldren (June 25, 2025). "Week of June 28, 2025 - Billboard Philippines". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "Alden Richards pokes fun at tongue-out meme, re-creates pose". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 13, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ a b "25 Best Filipino Songs Of 2025 — Staff Picks". Billboard Philippines. December 22, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ a b "Filipino Music Awards 2025 nominees and winners". Rolling Stone Philippines. October 21, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
External links
- Kalimutan Ka at IMDb