Baby Dolls Reveal Vhong Navarro Inspired Viral Hits
Last Updated on July 27, 2026 by Melina Competiello
If you’ve had “Oooh Lala Baby” or “Ikembot Mo” stuck in your head, you’re not alone. The two Baby Dolls songs have become some of the biggest viral dance hits of the year. However, many fans recently learned that both tracks actually trace back to songs originally recorded by Vhong Navarro for one of his films.
The revelation surprised newer listeners, while longtime fans recognized the familiar melodies almost immediately.
The songs first appeared in a Vhong Navarro movie
“Ikembot Mo” and “Oooh Lala Baby” were originally featured in Vhong Navarro’s 2014 comedy film Da Possessed before Baby Dolls introduced updated versions through their debut EP, ZoomBaby Dolls. The refreshed arrangements helped introduce the catchy novelty tracks to a new generation of listeners.
After the songs resurfaced on It’s Showtime and streaming platforms, many viewers noticed similarities to Navarro’s earlier recordings. The connection soon became a trending topic across social media.
Vhong Navarro shared his reaction
During an episode of It’s Showtime, Navarro said he felt proud to hear the new versions.
He shared that the updated arrangements fit Baby Dolls so well that the songs now feel like they belong to the group. Fans also pointed out that producer Christian Martinez, who worked on Baby Dolls’ EP, previously composed many of Navarro’s novelty hits, helping bridge the original recordings and the new releases.
Why the remakes became viral
Baby Dolls released both songs as part of their debut EP, ZoomBaby Dolls, in March 2026. Since then, the group has built a massive following through dance challenges, television performances, and social media trends.
“Ikembot Mo” generated more than one million TikTok entries and entered the Spotify Philippines Viral Songs Chart. Meanwhile, “Oooh Lala Baby” climbed to No. 1 on YouTube’s Trending for Music chart, giving the group back-to-back viral successes.
Rather than simply recreating the older tracks, Baby Dolls introduced fresh choreography, updated production, and a new performance style that resonated with younger audiences.
Fans are rediscovering the originals
As Baby Dolls’ popularity continues to grow, many fans have started revisiting Vhong Navarro’s earlier recordings and scenes from Da Possessed to compare the two versions. Online discussions have highlighted how the remakes stayed true to the original melodies while giving the songs a more modern sound.
The renewed attention has also sparked conversations about other classic Filipino novelty songs that could find new audiences through today’s P-pop artists.
Did you already know “Oooh Lala Baby” and “Ikembot Mo” were originally associated with Vhong Navarro, or did Baby Dolls introduce you to the songs? Let us know in the comments!
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Baby Dolls released updated versions of songs that were previously associated with Vhong Navarro and featured in the film Da Possessed.
The songs trace back to recordings by Vhong Navarro that appeared in his 2014 comedy film Da Possessed.
The group’s updated arrangements, energetic choreography, and viral dance challenges helped introduce the songs to a new audience. “Ikembot Mo” became a TikTok hit, while “Oooh Lala Baby” reached the top of YouTube’s music trending chart.
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