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"Sumayaw Sumunod" is a song by Filipino musical group Boyfriends, released on January 6, 1978, through Canary Records (now PolyEast Records). Written by Norman Caraan, the song is the opening track of their second studio album With Love.

Background and release

The song spawned various covers and renditions from artists such as Ogie Alcasid, Nyoy Volante, Sexbomb Girls, and Hori7on.

Hori7on version

"Sumayaw Sumunod"
Digital cover
Single by Hori7on
from the album Daytour 2
Language	Filipino Korean
English title	"Dance and Follow"
Released	August 13, 2024 (2024-08-13)
Length	3:15
Label	MLD
Songwriter(s)	Marcus Cabais Norman Caraan Jaejun Jiseong Kim Jun Tae
Hori7on singles chronology
"Lucky" (2024) "Sumayaw Sumunod" (2024)
Music video
"Sumayaw Sumunod" on YouTube

South Korea-based boy band Hori7on recorded a cover of "Sumayaw Sumunod" for their second single album Daytour 2 (2024). It was released on August 13, 2024, through MLD Entertainment.

Composition

The Hori7on rendition of "Sumayaw Sumunod" has a runtime of three minutes and 15 seconds. Composed by Kim Jun-tae, Jaejun, and Marcus, with an arrangement by Jiseong and Jaejun, the track is written the key of A major, with an average tempo of 63 beats per minute. In an interview with the Inquirer, leader Vinci recalled that covering the song allowed them to explore the nuances of the Filipino language with the company of Korean producers to create a naturally-sounding output. The cover includes rapped-through verses written by Marcus and Reyster.

Promotion and release

On August 4, 2024, Hori7on released graphics captioned with the text "Gusto niyo bang makisayaw?" (Do you want to dance with us?) and "Coming Soon" to announce their follow-up release to Daytour (2024). "Sumayaw Sumunod" was released as Hori7on's fourth single on August 13, with an accompanying music video. The single was supported by full Filipino-language and English-language versions of the track, as well as its instrumental.

Hori7on promoted the single on the variety show Eat Bulaga! on August 21.

Track listing

1. "Sumayaw Sumunod" – 3:15
2. "Sumayaw Sumunod" - Tagalog Version – 3:15
3. "Sumayaw Sumunod" - English Version – 3:15
4. "Sumayaw Sumunod" - Instrumental – 3:15

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from Apple Music.

• Hori7on – vocals
• Norman Caraan – lyrics
• Kim Jun-tae – lyrics
• Lee Jae-jun – lyrics, arrangement
• Marcus – lyrics

Release history

References

1. Gil, Baby A. "Rock takes over from novelty songs". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
2. "HORI7ON Release New Single "Sumayaw Sumunod" – Listen". Billboard Philippines. August 13, 2024. Archived from the original on September 22, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
3. "BPM and key for SUMAYAW SUMUNOD by Hori7on". SongBPM. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
4. ^ "SUMAYAW SUMUNOD - Song by HORI7ON - Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). Retrieved September 21, 2024.
5. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (September 9, 2024). "For HORI7ON, 'Sumayaw Sumunod' is a love letter to OPM". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
6. Go, Mayks (August 5, 2024). "Hori7on Invite You To Dance In Upcoming Single "Sumayaw Sumunod"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
7. Go, Mayks (August 13, 2024). "HORI7ON Want To Dance With You In New Single "Sumayaw Sumunod" - Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
8. Go, Mayks (August 13, 2024). "HORI7ON Want To Dance With You In New Single "Sumayaw Sumunod" - Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
9. Go, Mayks (August 13, 2024). "HORI7ON Want To Dance With You In New Single "Sumayaw Sumunod" - Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 21, 2024.

• Manila sound songs
• 1978 songs
• 2020s songs
• Tagalog-language albums
• Hori7on songs