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3.13.2009

FRANCIS MAGALONA - BEST OF FRANCIS M
ARTIST: FRANCIS M
ALBUM: BEST OF FRANCIS M
RATING: ****

RELEASED: UNKNOWN
*Francis Magalona (October 4, 1964 - March 6, 2009), also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. Often hailed as the "King of Pinoy Rap", he was considered a legend in the Philippine music community. With the success of his earliest albums, he was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream. He is also credited for having pioneered the merging of rap with Pinoy rock, becoming a significant influence to artists in that genre as well. He was also a television host on MTV Asia and on noontime variety television show Eat Bulaga! Magalona died seven months after being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. The Philippine government has announced that Magalona will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit, for his contributions in promoting patriotism through music.


MOYMOY PALABOY - UPLOADED
ARTIST: MOYMOY PALABOY
ALBUM: UPLOADED
RATING: ***
RELEASED: 2009

*Moymoy Palaboy is the Filipino comic and singing duo which is known for their uploaded lip synch videos in YouTube. The duo are the Obeso brothers, James Ronald (a.k.a. Moymoy, born on July 17, 1983 in Pasay City) and Rodfil (a.k.a. Roadfill, born on 1985 in Pasay City). They're now GMA Network contract artists.

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