They came from the streets of Davao. They carried the weight of “8000” , their postal code, their identity, their proof of origin. And now, Delinquent Society is back to remind the world why they don’t need to ask for permission to be recognized. Introducing “Certified,” the follow-up to their chart-climbing hit “8000WABAD.”
Written in a seamless mix of Bisaya, Tagalog, and English, “Certified” doesn’t try to fit into any box. It reflects the reality of the streets, multilingual, raw, and unfiltered. This isn’t manufactured for international appeal. This is how they talk, how they feel, how they live.
“The title isn’t just a flex. It’s a declaration of credibility. If you’re really from here, you don’t need to explain yourself, you’re already certified.” That’s Delinquent Society in their own words. “8000” isn’t just a number, it’s what shaped them and it means everything. It’s not a trend tag or a marketing angle. It’s who they are. It’s where they’re from. It’s their loyalty, their identity, their proof.
Beyond their roots and upbringing, “Certified” also celebrates the group’s rising success. Their previous track “8000WABAD” garnered nearly 700,000 on Spotify alone, while their performance at Bangkok Music City in Thailand brought their music to international audiences. These achievements have propelled Delinquent Society into the spotlight both locally and abroad, and “Certified” stands as a testament to their continued ascent in the music industry.
Despite their growing fame, Delinquent Society remains grounded in their message of authenticity and representation. “Certified isn’t just about Davao,” the artist stated. “It’s for anyone who reps where they’re from with pride. Hood to hood, city to city, if your presence is real, it doesn’t need validation. You already know. And so does everyone else.”
There’s more coming up, stay tuned for the music video of “Certified.” A blend of chaos, humor, and unpredictability mirror the song’s energy, blurring the line between flex and fever dream. It’s foreign, disorienting, and wild, but the identity stays intact. Wherever they go, they’re still certified.
Certified
DELINQUENT SOCIETY
Intro: Contemplate & Fusr
Yeah, okay
Hello, oh asa naman ka?
Naa nami diri, ikaw nalang gina-paabot, ali na!
Verse 1: Contemplate
Paglapag sa spot ng bank, lumabas anim na digits
Di pa man ganon ka paldo, lam na on the way sa riches
Bawal samin ang kabado, tao dito puro gago
Pag hindi ka sigurado, better shut your mouth
I’m on my way up, get off my face huh
Iba ang team-up, Shaq and Kobe pag nag lay-up (shoot)
Hindi makopya galawan, pati ang get up (okay)
DS no BS wasak laman ng stage uh okay!
Verse 2: Aud
Tutok mo camera
Sa amin ng ma kuha
Moolah, pera, cash at yung
Spotlight ay amin na
Tama yung mali
Kami bumalik
Dami na aning
Dami na praning
Hook: Aud
Okay I’m fully-charged
Gikan sa boulevard
Tawag sa cellular
Sa hood we certified
Bitch okay I’m fully-charged
Gikan sa boulevard
Nabuhi ang kalag
Sa hood we certified
Bitch okay I’m fully charged
Gikan sa boulevard
Nabuhi ang kalag
Sa hood we certified
Bitch okay I’m fully charged
Gikan sa boulevard
Nabuhi ang kalag
Sa hood we certified
Verse 3: No-ID
Sa pocket hunnid bands
Baggy saggy pants
Doin money dance
While your shawty getting’ nasty
With her baddie friends
Yeah we certi in this city
Kita mo sa aming fans
Ayaw milli, gusto billi
Paki-ready cash advance
Verse 4: Fusr
Pumunta kami sa inyong hood, nasan na?
Walang nakakilala sa inyo (wala, wala)
Pumunta kami sa inyong hood, nagtanong
Walang nakakilala sa inyo
Pumunta kami sa inyong hood
Hook: Aud
Okay I’m fully-charged
Gikan sa boulevard
Tawag sa cellular
Sa hood we certified
Bitch okay I’m fully-charged
Gikan sa boulevard
Nabuhi ang kalag
Sa hood we certified
Outro: Aud & Fusr
Gold chain, gold watch (8000)
In my hood, I’m certified
Gold chain, gold watch (8000)
In my hood, I’m certified
Gold chain, gold watch (8000)
In my hood, I’m certified
Gold chain, gold watch (8000)
In my hood, I’m certified
(8000)
(8000)
(8000)
(8000)
Oh pag-sulod nimo, ingna lang Delinquent
Pasudlon lagi ka ana, valid man ka
Pagsulod lang, ingna, ingna Delinquent, oh
(8000)
(8000)
(8000)
(8000)
(8000)
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