Mahika

For the TV series, see Majika. For the Kitchie Nadal song, which served as the soundtrack for the said TV series, see Majika (song).

"Mahika"
Single by Adie and Janine Berdin
from the album Senaryo
LanguageTagalog
English titleMagic
ReleasedMay 11, 2022 (2022-05-11)
Genre
Length3:14
LabelO/C Records
Composers
  • Adie Garcia
  • Janine Berdin
ProducerAdie
Adie singles chronology
"You'll Be Safe Here"
(2022) 		"Mahika"
(2022) 		"Kabado"
(2022)
Janine Berdin singles chronology
"Leni Laban!
(with Various Artists)"
(2022) 		"Mahika"
(2022) 		"Pagod Na"
(2022)
Music video
"Mahika" on YouTube

"Mahika" (lit. 'Magic') is a song composed and performed by the Filipino singers Adie and Janine Berdin. It was released as a single on May 11, 2022, by O/C Records. Produced by Adie, "Mahika" is an acoustic ballad and contemporary pop track that describes a playful and unpredictable piece, evoked by the sensation of butterflies upon encountering magical moments. The track was featured as the theme song for the 2023 romance drama film The Cheating Game. Additionally, the song was later included in Adie's debut studio album Senaryo.

"Mahika" peaked at number one on Billboard's Philippines Songs for two weeks, and was Adie's and Berdin's first number-one song on the chart. It is also the first duet to reach the summit and made Berdin the first Filipina to have a chart-topping song. The track has become the chart's longest charting song at 70 weeks, ending its run on December 16, 2023. After its newly relaunched Billboard Philippines Hot 100 and Top Philippine Songs, it debuted at number 39 and number 22, respectively.

Background and release

"Mahika" was the first song collaboration between Adie and Janine Berdin. Both young artists had already been doing very well in their solo careers before they composed and performed the song.[1] The song was released on May 11, 2022.[2]

Adie released his album on December 16, 2023, titled Senaryo, and has thirteen tracks, including "Mahika".[3]

Composition

The song was written by Adrian Garcia and Janine Berdin, and produced by Adie.[2] "Mahika" is an acoustic ballad and contemporary pop track that describes a playful and unpredictable piece, evoked by the sensation of butterflies upon encountering magical moments.[4] The song's floating-in-air quality is attributed to its theme and Adie's buoyant vocal quality, and the combination of Adie's and Janine Berdin's voices is commendable for its effectiveness.[4][5]

The lyrics "Nagbabadya ang hangin na nakapalibot sa ‘kin/Tila merong pahiwatig ako’y nananabik" (lit. 'The air around me is telling me/It seems like there's a hint that I'm longing') and "Di naman napilitan kusa na lang naramdaman/Ang di inaasahang pag-ugnay ng kalawakan" (lit. 'It wasn't forced, it was felt spontaneously/The unexpected connection of the universe') highlighted that it reflects the sentiments of young people today, often used to express their feelings to their crushes.[1]

Music video

O/C Records has released two music videos for the song. The first video was released on May 21, 2022. While the second video was released on August 6, 2022, and was directed by Kris Cazin and features Audrei Garcia, Adie's brother and Chloe Anne Reyes.[6]

Live performances

Adie and Berdin performed "Mahika", alongside the Filipino singer-songwriters Ace Banzuelo and Moira Dela Torre, and also sang Banzulo's song "Muli" during an episode of ASAP Natin 'To on October 16, 2022.[7] The duo also performed the track live on Wish 107.5 and a video of it was released to YouTube, which has 24 million views as of August 2025.[8]

Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz performed "Mahika" during a JulieVerse concert on November 26, 2022.[9]

Reception

Tara Aquino of Rolling Stone listed "Mahika" as one of the songs to Keep on Your RADAR. She described that the song is a perfect example of the acoustic ballads that Filipino musicians do best.[5] She also highlighted that "Mahika" is a cinematic story that characterized by mixed signals and emotions.[5]

Commercially, "Mahika" was notably on the number one spot for the last months of 2022 on Billboard Philippines Songs.[10] The track has become the chart's longest charting song at 70 weeks, ending its run on December 16, 2023.[11][12] For the 2022 and 2023 Billboard Philippines Songs year-end chart, it peaked at number six. After its newly relaunched Billboard Top Philippine Songs, it debuted at number 22 on July 6, 2024.[13] It also debuted at number 39 and peaked at number 26 on the Philippines Hot 100.[14][15]

Listicles

Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Rolling Stone 2022 Be Sure to Keep These Songs on Your RADAR Placed [5]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[2]

  • Adie – vocals, producer
  • Janine Berdin – vocals, songwriter
  • Adrian Garcia – producer
  • Franz Sacro – arranger

Charts

Weekly chart

2022–2023 weekly chart performance for "Mahika"
Chart (2022–2023) Peak
position
Philippines (Billboard)[10] 1
2024 weekly chart performance for "Mahika"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Philippines Hot 100 (Billboard Philippines)[16] 26
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[13] 22

Year-end chart

2022 year-end chart performance for "Mahika"
Chart (2022) Position
Philippines (Billboard)[17] 6
2023 year-end chart performance for "Mahika"
Chart (2023) Position
Philippines (Billboard)[18] 6

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award Results Refs
2023 8th Wish Music Awards Wish Song Collaboration of the Year Won [19][20]
4th VP Choice Awards OPM Song of the Year Won [21]
2024 15th PMPC Star Awards for Music Collaboration of the Year Won [22]

References

  1. ^ a b Gil, Baby A. (July 25, 2022). "Mahika makes magic for Adie and Janine Berdin". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Mahika – Song by Adie & Janine Berdin". Apple Music. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  3. ^ "Adie paints pandemic journey in vibrant melodies". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Liwanag, Punch (May 16, 2022). "Adie drops uplifting new song". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d Aquino, Tara (August 23, 2022). "Be Sure to Keep These Songs on Your RADAR". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  6. ^ "Adie releases 'Mahika,' 'Kabado'". Manila Bulletin. August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  7. ^ "Adie, Ace Banzuelo join Moira dela Torre, Janine Berdin at 'ASAP'". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  8. ^ "Adie and Janine Berdin perform "Mahika" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus". YouTube. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  9. ^ "Julieverse: Mahika cover". GMA Network. November 27, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Philippines Songs – December 31, 2022". Billboard. December 27, 2022. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  11. ^ "Adie and Janine Berdin's 'Mahika' became the Longest-Charting Track In Billboard's Philippines Songs History". Billboard Philippines. October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  12. ^ "Philippines Songs - December 16, 2023". Billboard. February 15, 2022. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  13. ^ a b "Top Philippine Songs (Week of July 6, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  14. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 - Week of July 6, 2024". Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  15. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 - Week of August 10, 2024". Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  16. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 – Week of August 10, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  17. ^ "Philippines Songs 2022 Year-End: 'Mahika'". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  18. ^ "Billboard Philippines Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  19. ^ "8th Wish Music Awards". Wish 107.5. November 23, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  20. ^ Borromeo, Emmy (January 22, 2023). "8th Wish Music Awards Winners, Highlights, and More". Wish FM 107.5. Archived from the original on January 22, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  21. ^ Robles, Renzniel (March 30, 2023). "VP Choice Awards 2022 unveils the nominees for the TV Entertainment Category!". Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  22. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (April 28, 2024). "SB19 dominates 14th and 15th PMPC Star Awards for Music". Inquirer. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
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