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Gloc9
Aristotle Condenuevo Pollisco (born October 18, 1977), known professionally as Gloc-9, is a Filipino rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as one of the best Filipino rappers of all-time, his fast-flowing vocal style has made him one of the best-selling and most successful hip-hop artists in the Philippines. He was described by fellow Filipino rapper Francis Magalona as "a blacksmith of words and letters, and a true Filipino poet." Recognized as the Philippines' undisputed “''King of Hip-Hop''”, He is also referred as a trailblazer and the long-standing giant of the Pinoy Hip-Hop scene. In a career spanning 25 years, Gloc-9 has won over 60 awards including the prestigious 'Sudi National Music Award' by the National Commission of Culture and Art. He is also recipient of 2 FAMAS Awards, 21 Awit Awards, 18 Myx Music Awards and 9 PMPC Star Awards. His albums Liham at Lihim (Platinum) and MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata (Gold), both earned sales certifications by the PA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Magalona
Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known by the moniker Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, and television personality. Born in Manila, He became a significant influence to artists in the Pinoy hip-hop scene and the local rap community. Beyond music, Magalona was also a television host on MTV Asia and Channel V Philippines and on the noontime variety television show ''Eat Bulaga!''. Magalona died on March 6, 2009, seven months after being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. Magalona was later awarded a posthumous Presidential Medal of Merit. The award's citation noted that it had been given "for his musical and artistic brilliance, his deep faith in the Filipino and his sense of national pride that continue to inspire us." Family and early career Magalona was the eighth of the nine children of actors Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, popular film stars of the 1940s and 1950s. His grandfather, E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parokya Ni Edgar
Parokya ni Edgar (lit: Edgar's Parish) is a Filipino band formed in 1993. The band is known for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs both foreign and local. The band is adept at playing in various musical genres. Parokya ni Edgar has been referred to by local media outlets and numerous award-giving bodies as "Pambansang Banda ng Pilipinas" ("''The National Band of the Philippines''"). Despite having "Edgar" in the band's name, none of the members are named Edgar. History Formation and early years Originally named Comic Relief, the band's initial members were a group of high school students composed of vocalists Chito Miranda, Jeric Estaco, and Vinci Montaner, along with guitarists Mikko Yap and Gab Chee Kee, all hailing from Ateneo de Manila University. They were regulars in after-school jam sessions, before performing an opening number for an Eraserheads concert. This served as their break in the music industry and prompted them to ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denise Barbacena
Denise Ysabel Barbacena (born November 2, 1994) is a Filipina actress, singer, and popularly known as finalist of the first season of the reality show, '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break'', a reality search contest, created by GMA Network as an official protégé of Gloc-9. She is best known for her collaborations with Gloc-9, such as "Hari ng Tondo" and "Dapat Tama". As an actress, she appears in the gag show ''Bubble Gang'' as well as other television series such as '' A1 Ko Sa 'Yo'', ''Legally Blind'' and ''Little Nanay''. In film, she became part of the main cast of ''1st ko si 3rd''. Career In 2011, Barbacena became a contestant for the talent search show '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break'' of GMA Network where she represented Mega Manila. Barbacena was chosen by of Gloc 9 to be his protégé in the said television show. She made it to the finals after singing "Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin," which was originally recorded by Faith Cuneta. After being elimina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binangonan, Rizal
Binangonan, officially the Municipality of Binangonan ( tgl, Bayan ng Binangonan) is a 1st class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 313,631 people. A thriving fish port and fishing industry is found in Binangonan, having a long coast line facing the Laguna de Bay, including the western part of Talim Island. The plant of Rizal Cement and Grandspan are in Binangonan as well. Their main livelihood are fishing and farming. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now part of Manila's conurbation which reaches Cardona in its easternmost part. Etymology It is claimed that the ''binañgonan'' means “the first town established along the lake”, in reference to a legend that tells of how the towns around Laguna de Baý were named. More likely however is that ''binañgonan'' refers to a place from where someone or something rose, based on the definition of ''binangunan'' in Tagalog. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rico Blanco
Rico Rene Granados Blanco (born March 17, 1973) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, endorser and entrepreneur. He began his career as one of the founding members, and served as the chief songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya from 1994 until 2007, and has been a solo artist since 2008. Blanco's songs and performances gained success and critical acclaim, earning himself a reputation of being one of the well received local music icons in the Philippines. Early life Rico Blanco was born at Manila Doctors Hospital in Ermita, Manila on March 17, 1973, to Rene Aldeguer Blanco of Iloilo City and Purita Crisostomo Granados of Leyte, Leyte. Blanco grew up in San Pedro, Laguna. Blanco graduated grade school at O. B. Montessori Center, high school at the Benedictine Abbey (now called San Beda College Alabang) and college at the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree of AB Management Economics whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zia Quizon
Zia Denise Marie Padilla Quizon (born September 23, 1991), known by her stage name Zia Quizon, is a Filipino singer-songwriter and recording artist. She began her career after being signed to PolyEast Records and releasing her self-titled debut album in 2011. Biography Zia Denise Marie Padilla Quizon was born on September 23, 1991. She is the daughter of actor and comedian Dolphy Quizon and actress and singer Zsa Zsa Padilla. She was raised with her older half-sister Karylle and younger sister, Nicole. She has seventeen half-siblings through her father's previous relationships. Career Quizon made her debut in October 2011 with an original song called "Ako Na Lang", which was written and produced by Jungee Marcelo. It was the first single from her self-titled debut album. The song was received well commercially and its music video peaked at No. 1 on Myx chart. She then released a second single called "Dear Lonely", written by Kiko Salazar. Her self-titled debut album, ''Zia'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Crawford
Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford (born May 16, 1982) is a Filipino actor, musician, singer, dancer, comedian and television host who released 7 studio albums and has had a number of singles, notably " Trackin'", " When You Think About Me" (a remake of a One Voice hit) and "You Didn't Expect That" amongst others. In 2019, he released the single "Filipina Girl" and the album ''Work in Progress'' on Viva Records. He has hosted a number of talent shows of ABS-CBN including '' Pinoy Dream Academy'', ''Pilipinas Got Talent'', ''Your Face Sounds Familiar'', '' Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', '' Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids'', ''Little Big Shots'' and ''Idol Philippines'' and became a judge in ''World of Dance Philippines'' and ''Your Moment''. Early life and career Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford was born in Manila, Philippines, to a Filipino mother from Jaro, Iloilo City named Mayette Ledesma and an American father named Jack Crawford. He has two half-brothers. Crawford was discovered at the ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanti Dope
Sean Patrick Ramos (born April 15, 2001), known professionally as Shanti Dope, is a Filipino rapper, singer and songwriter. He is known for his songs "Nadarang", "Shantidope", "MAU", and "Amatz". Shanti Dope started writing verses in 2013 following the footsteps of local rappers who use songwriting as a way to tell stories. Influenced by the idea of storytelling through rap, his first long verse got him into rapper Smugglaz' 2015 album ''Walking Distance''. Discography EPs * ''Shanti Dope'' (2017) * '' Materyal'' (2017) * ''Basic'' (2022) Singles * "Nadarang" (2017) * "Shanti Dope" (featuring Gloc-9) (2017) * "Apoy" (with Abra) (2018) * "Norem" (with Gloc-9 featuring Abaddon and JKris) (2018) * " Almost Love – Shanti Dope version" (with Sabrina Carpenter) (2018) * "Crazy (International remix)" (with MiMi, NomaD, Krayzie Bone) (2018) * "Bata, Dahan-Dahan x Nadarang" (with IV of Spades) (2018) * "Sa Kahapon" (with IV of Spades) (2018) * "Namamasko Po" (with IV of Spades) (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flow G
Archie Basilio dela Cruz (born August 15, 1996), known professionally as Flow G, is a Filipino rapper, singer-songwriter, and member of the Filipino hip-hop collective Ex Battalion. Career On January 17, 2020, Gloc-9 released a collaborative track entitled "Halik" featuring Flow G. In March 2020, they performed the song on Wish 107.5, and the performance dominated and reached the No. 1 spot on YouTube's trending chart in the Philippines a few hours after the upload. On April 15, 2020, the video became a trend for a third week in a row, alongside Gloc-9's 24 bars challenge video. On February 3, 2020, Flow G released his single "Araw-Araw Love" (lit. Every Day Love) and the track's music video, with a special appearance in the video to feature his YouTuber girlfriend Angelica Jane Yap, also known as Pastillas Girl on the show '' It's Showtime''. It dominated the list and took YouTube Philippine's #3 spot a day after the upload. In December 2020, Flow G's single "Araw-Araw Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Karlos
Juan Karlos (commonly stylized in all lowercase) is a Filipino rock band from Manila, Philippines, consisting of lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter Juan Karlos Labajo, lead guitarist Jeriko Aguilar, bassist Louise Bayas and drummer Gian Hipolito. The band, currently signed under MCA Music and Island Records, first gained exposure with the release of their second single " Buwan". History In 2018, Juan Karlos Labajo revealed that he is forming a band named after him. In August 2020, Labajo confirmed the band’s hiatus. In July 2021, the band returned with the song Boston. Discography Albums * 2020: ''Diwa'' Extended plays * 2022: ''Drop 1'' Singles * 2018: "Demonyo (Redefined)" * 2018: "Buwan" * 2018: "Sistema" * 2019: "Biyak" * 2019: "Kalawakan" * 2020: "Sampaguita" with Gloc 9 * 2021: "Boston" * 2022: "Kunwari" Band members Current members * Juan Karlos Labajo Juan Karlos "JK" Labajo (; born February 5, 2001) is a German-Filipino actor, singer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honcho (rapper)
Mark Ezekiel Maglasang (born June 13, 1995), known professionally as Honcho (formerly Bosx1ne), is a Filipino rapper and songwriter known for founding the hip-hop group Ex Battalion, whose collective gained nationwide prominence with hits such as "Hayaan Mo Sila" and "No Games", the only trap tracks that charted the Top 10 of the now-defunct Billboard PH Top 20. Career Bosx1ne founded Ex Battalion who gained nationwide fame in 2018 after the release of "Hayaan Mo Sila", he changed his screen name to Honcho in mid-2020. In April 2021, Honcho announced a lenten special EP entitled "Rosario", which he would be releasing on YouTube on a one-track-a-day arrangement from April 1 to 4, starting with the first song entitled "Ulap" featuring Jekkpot, Brando, and MC Einstein, and finally ending with the titular song itself. In August 2022, Honcho apparently was "kicked out" of Ex Battalion after an alleged altercation with Skusta Clee, according to a cryptic post by the latter indica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
