Friday, April 17, 2009

Francis Magalona

The Master Rapper, The Man From Manila, FrancisM, or simply Kiko; everything boils down to one of the most brilliant artist slash musician that has ever made waves in the Philippine music industry. His beat was one that boasts of his color, of nationalism, and political consciousness inspiring the youth and each and every Filipino.

Just now, I am listening to “Mga Kababayan Ko”. It’s amazing how he had made that mark of Pinoy pride in the hearts of our kababayans from that generation decades back up until the young un’s of today.

Francis M was among the pioneers that successfully merged rap with Pinoy Rock. This genre also gave birth to a band he led named “Hardware Syndrome”.

Throughout his career in music, he has collaborated with numerous big names like Ryan Cayabyab, Joey Ayala, Mike Hanopol of Juan Dela Cruz Band, Heber Bartolome of Banyuhay, Andrew E., Michael V., Parokya ni Edgar, Gloc 9 and the Eraserheads.

Even in his fight with cancer, he never failed to extend an unsurpassed artistry through his music and photographs- a new found passion. And with his death, he left a legacy that continues to inspire…






Francis M

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