Ron Joseph Henley (born May 20, 1986) is a Filipino rapper, singer & songwriter best known for his tracks "Biglang Liko" and "Hagdan". As of 2022, Henley has garnered almost two hundred million streams on

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. Henley is considered one of the pioneers of the mainstream rap movement in the Philippines, mentored by the late great

Francis M 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 influ ...

, he joined the group "Stick Figgas" alongside Loonie. He went on to become one of the most accomplished hip-hop artists in the

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with his "unique melodic-lyrical style and great songwriting ability".

Personal life and career

Henley started rapping at age 14. He later went into rehab. After he was released from there, he met

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together with his co-rapper Loonie after a TV rap competition entitled ''Rap-Public of the Philippines'' on ''

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'', where they were recognized as Stick Figgas. Magalona led the way for him by including Henley's soundtrack in a collaboration album. Henley's biggest break was the song that he wrote entitled "''Biglang Liko''" which is about a guy's excitement for sex. He released his debut EP entitled "Wala Pang Titulo" on April 8, 2013.

References

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