"Trash" is a song by Filipino boy band BGYO, released as a standalone digital single on August 22, 2024, through ABS-CBN Music. The song was written by Greg Shilling, Elle Campbell, Peter Rycroft, professionally known as Lostboy, and Steven Chueng, professionally known as Tele, and was produced by Lostboy and Tele.

Blending pop, neo-soul, disco and funk, "Trash" marked a shift in BGYO's musical direction and became associated with a style the group calls fresh pop, an experimental hybrid of R&B and dance music. A separate multi-track digital release titled Trash (Single Pack) was subsequently issued, packaging the standard recording with alternate sped-up and slowed-down versions. The original version was later included as the second track on BGYO's self-titled extended play, BGYO, in March 2025.

Background and development "Trash" originated during a music camp held in Davao, where BGYO worked with songwriters and producers Greg Shilling, Elle Campbell, Lostboy and Tele. According to member Mikki Claver, the collaborators spoke with the group about their personalities, experiences and views on love before developing the song.

BGYO collaborated on the recording with Grammy-winning producer Lostboy and Grammy nominee Tele. Members of the group said that working with the international collaborators exposed them to different approaches to songwriting, melodies, harmonies, vocal recording and production.

Following its release, BGYO identified "Trash" as an important step in establishing their newer musical direction. Mikki told Billboard Philippines that the group felt they had found their sound through the single, referring to the developing style as "fresh pop". The publication described "Trash" as a new chapter in BGYO's career as the group's music developed a more mature sound.

Composition and lyrics "Trash" is a pop song incorporating neo-soul, disco and funk elements. The original recording has a duration of two minutes and 20 seconds. Billboard Philippines described BGYO's "fresh pop" sound around the track as an experimental hybrid of R&B and dance music.

The song deals with themes of infatuation, love and sacrifice, using the idea of throwing things away as a metaphor for being willing to leave things behind for another person. BGYO member JL Toreliza explained that the song represents meeting someone who makes a person willing to change for the better, become braver and make sacrifices.

Members of the group also related the song's theme to their experiences as BGYO. Nate Porcalla cited time away from family and friends among the sacrifices they had made for the group, while Toreliza spoke about setting aside personal pride in order to maintain unity among the members.

EnVi Media characterized the track as having an infectious groove and retro flair, highlighting its steady, dance-oriented chorus.

Release Original single BGYO released "Trash" as a standalone digital single on August 22, 2024. The original release consists of a single track, the standard 2:20 version of "Trash".

The commercial release followed the group's first public performance of the still-unreleased song at ASAP Natin 'To California earlier that month.

Trash (Single Pack) Later in 2024, BGYO issued a separate multi-track digital release titled Trash (Single Pack). Spotify lists the release separately from the original one-track "Trash" single and classifies the package as a single.

The Single Pack combines the standard recording with two alternate treatments: "Trash (Sped Up) and "Trash (Slowed Down + Reverb)". The sped-up version runs for approximately two minutes and 14 seconds, while the slowed-down and reverb version runs for approximately two minutes and 42 seconds.

Inclusion on BGYO "Trash" was later incorporated into BGYO's first self-titled extended play, BGYO. On the five-track EP, "Trash" appears as the second track, following "Divine" and preceding "Light My Fire".

Apple Music lists the EP as released on March 13, 2025, through ABS-CBN Music. Billboard Philippines described "Trash" as one of the EP's pre-release singles and connected the project with the "fresh pop" musical direction the group had begun exploring through the track.

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Music video The official music video for "Trash" was released alongside the original single on August 22, 2024. The video depicts the members of BGYO working different day jobs before becoming distracted by a woman who catches their attention.

In September 2024, BGYO released a separate performance video for "Trash", produced by California-based production company Aww Films.

EnVi Media described the video as retro-inspired and noted its comedic storyline, in which the members create increasingly chaotic situations while pursuing their love interest.

The music video features guest appearances by Lou Yanong and Rina Maier.

Live performances Before the song's commercial release, BGYO performed "Trash" at ASAP Natin 'To California at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, on August 3, 2024. The song was still unreleased at the time.

During the group's North American activities that month, BGYO also performed the then-unreleased song at the Pistahan Parade and Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. They subsequently performed "Trash" aboard the Wish Bus USA in Hollywood.

On August 18, BGYO performed "Trash" on the Philippine television variety program ASAP Natin 'To. Following the single's release, the group performed it on It's Showtime on September 11.

BGYO later performed "Trash" live aboard the Wish 107.5 Bus, with the performance subsequently released by the station.

On November 21, 2024, the group performed "Trash" during the MYX Music Awards 2024. Billboard Philippines described the performance as showcasing BGYO's developing "fresh pop" sound.

In June 2025, BGYO performed "Trash" together with "Divine" for Billboard Philippines Studios as part of the publication's P-pop Rising Class of 2025 showcase.

The song was also part of the set list of BGYO Now, the group's first major solo concert, held on October 4, 2025. "Trash" was performed among the concert's opening dance numbers alongside "Gigil" and "Divine".

Reception Following the release of "Trash", GMA News Online reported that the phrase "NANDYAN NA ANG TRASH" became a trending topic on X in the Philippines and had accumulated at least 5,000 posts by August 23, 2024. The publication also reported that the music video surpassed 30,000 views during its first day of release.

EnVi Media highlighted the track's groove, retro character and dance-oriented chorus, while describing the music video's comedic storyline as complementing the energy of the song.

Writing for PhilSTAR L!fe, Yoniel Acebuche described "Trash" as the release through which BGYO found a new musical direction, noting its combination of pop, neo-soul, disco and funk. Billboard Philippines similarly presented the song as the beginning of a new chapter for the group and connected it with the development of BGYO's "fresh pop" sound.

EnVi Media later included "Trash" in its year-end selection of the best songs of 2024.

The track continued to receive retrospective recognition after its inclusion on the group's self-titled EP. In its mid-year selection of notable albums released during the first half of 2025, Billboard Philippines identified "Trash" and "Divine" among the EP's highlights.

Credits and personnel Credits adapted from ABS-CBN Music.

BGYO – vocals Greg Shilling – songwriter Elle Campbell – songwriter Peter Rycroft (Lostboy) – songwriter, producer Steven Chueng (Tele) – songwriter, producer

Release history Release Date Release type Details Ref. "Trash" August 22, 2024 Standalone single Original one-track digital release Trash (Single Pack) September 13, 2024 Multi-track single package Original recording with sped-up and slowed-down versions BGYO March 13, 2025 Extended play "Trash" included as track 2

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