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Are there still Filipino who patronizes rap songs?
From adolescent to middle adult they still enjoy to this kind of music because it makes them feel alive, distresses them from the current situation they are into, be it in the jeepneys, videoke bars, sidewalks and from their own vehicles. Some though doesn’t want this kind of music because it interrupts them with their present activities that they are doing like their religious routine (praying the rosary while in the cab), while taking a nap and reading something. It’s not pleasing to the ears because it”s a loud music and most of the lyrics of these kind of music is nonsense and scandalous. What is Pinoy rap? Pinoy rap in my own definition pinoy rap is a kind of hip hop music that originated in the Philippines, Pinoy rap started early 1980 when Dyords Javier release Na Onseng Delight, then followed by Vincent Dafalong release nunal. Early influences on the genre included American hip-hop icons Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, The Sugarhill Gang, Kurtis Blow, Run-D.M.C., Ice T, KRS-ONE & Boogie Down Productions and Eric B. and Rakim among many others then pinoy rap history start. The genre developed an underground following in Metro Manila during the 1980s. In late 1989, former DJ and breakdancer Andrew E., or, as he was then called, Rap Master Fordy, introduced two of his friends from the mobile DJ group Rock All Parties Crew, Norman B. and Andy “Luv” MD, to J “Smooth” MC, an acquaintance from Andrew’s breakdancing days. Pinoy rap right now has taken again the mainstream here in the Philippines like several camp or independent record label is been producing quality pinoy rap music like 6000 goonz will be releasing 9 albums this years, Time, Space, Rhythm and Stars, Hi-C album, Beatmonx, Syke album, Untouchables, Apokalipsis are some titles the 6000 goonz will be releasing this year. I think the main man of pinoy rap this year are dice, gloc 9, a-m-b-i-t-o, god’s will, broc, don-g, mike kosa, nimbusnine they are the people that are sure will be hitting the record bars again for there new album and future big hit event. History of Pinoy Rap: 
I - How Pinoy hip-hop started (late 70s-1980s) From The South Bronx to the streets of Metro Manila The Philippine hip-hop scene is one of the oldest in Asia. It is hard to tell when hip-hop started here and how did it start, but I would like to make several points on how the culture was brought to this country. The Philippines was a US territory until the country gained independence in 1946. American culture left a strong influence in The Philippines. Filipinos listened to American music, watched American movies or ate American fastfood like MC Donalds or Pizza Hut presents. Rap records/cassettes or reading materials with hip-hop issues can be one of those presents.
Influence New York was still the main influence for most of the early Filipino rap artists when it comes to beats, flow and style; though California was also important. Some of the early influence were from Sugarhill Gang, Kurtis Blow, Boogie Down Productions, RUN-DMC, Public Enemy, Ice-T, Salt-N-Pepa, A Tribe Called Quest and Rakim. The earliest Pinoy Rap tracks contains samples or styles influenced by these artists. An example is Rapasia's track "That's The Way Love Is" which was influeced by A Tribe Called Quest's track "Bonita Applebum". Another example is Andrew E.'s early style. His style in the track "Ize Batayojan" is influenced by Rakim. The fashion style of Bass Rhyme Posse is similar to RUN-DMC and so on. Pinoy rap is influenced by two main categories whether it may be East Coast (Madd Poets, Pamilya Dimagiba, Ghetto Doggs, etc) or West Coast (Death Threat, Sun Valley Crew, etc.). But despite these influences, local styles are fused such as the use of the Filipino language and rapping about local subjects and culture. Traditional Filipino music and culture are also fused to the music especially the beats and instrumentals. II - Some Important Events in Pinoy Rap The first rap recordings in the Philippines were by Dyords Javier and Vincent Dafalong. Dyords Javier recorded "Na Onseng Delight" (which copied the style of Sugarhill Gang's "Rappers Delight") while Vincent Dafalong recorded "Nunal". 
The Golden Age of Pinoy Rap A former breakdancer with name of Francis Magalona released an album called Yo! which became the first rap album in The Philippines. "Mga Kababayan" (My Countrymen) became the first rap track recognized by many Filipinos.
Months later, Andrew E. who was a DJ in a popular disco in Makati released an album called Humanap Ka Ng Panget challenging Francis M.'s dominance in Pinoy Rap. A movie with the same title was also released and it was one of the first movies in the Philippines.
By: Marjorie A. Cornillez
Must-Haves!!! By: Grechell Ann Silvestre These are the Top 20 Songs you should have in your Ipod! You’ll surely love to hear these songs playing 24/7 whenever and wherever you are! - Bust it Baby Part 2 – Plies feat. Neyo
- Disturbia – Rihanna
- Booty Music – Deep Side feat. T-Pain
- This is Me – Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas
- All I See – Kylie and Mims
- Superhuman – Chris Brown and Keri Hilson
- I Kissed A Girl – Katty Perry
- So Much Time – Boyce Avenue
- Vulnerable – Secondhand Serenade
- Handa – Miguel Escueta
- Very First Time – Sophia
- That’s What You Get – Paramore
- In the Ayer – Flo Rida
- Sexy Can I – Ray J feat. Young Berg
- I f I Never See You Again – Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna
- Forever – Chris Brown
- Love Remains the Same – Gavin Rossdale
- Sweet and Low – Augustana
- Doctor, Doctor – Frankie J
- Daylight – Kelly Rowland
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[30] Glorietta 3
By: Grechell Ann Silvestre
It was years ago when they released their debut album. . They gave us the soundtrack of our lives and love through their hits: “Tensionado”, “Ewan Ko” and “Pwede Ba”, the songs that talked about fighting, denial and love. Now, sit back, relax and watch out for these guys! According to their manager, Kerwin Rosete, they are now getting ready and into recording for their next album “Goodluck, Goodbye” which is targeted to be out around November. For now, just catch Jeff and the rest of the guys to different bars all over the metro as they give you the songs you have loved for years! And watch out for Soapdish’s “Goodluck, Goodbye” and prepare to rock your hearts out as these guys offer you the new soundtrack of your lives!
By: Grechell Ann Silvestre The first OPM Rockestra band Silent Sanctuary is keeping it tight and steady. While their song “Kundiman” is still hitting the airwaves, the band is now preparing the songs for their next album ready to set out January on the next year. So while you guys are waiting for their next album entitled, “Mistaken for Granted”, keep on listening to Sarkie’s romantic voice through their first album, “Fuschiang Pag-Ibig” which offers the hits “Rebound”, “Ikaw Lamang”, “Ingat Ka” and “Kundiman”. “Mistaken for Granted” is definitely an album that you surely have to have! Silent Sanctuary’s “Mistaken for Granted” is an album that will make you fall in love all over again!
By: Grechell Ann Silvestre Have you ever wonder why people love music? Well, here are the reasons why we all love listening to music! First, music helps us feel relax whenever we just got off from school, work and whatever stressful thing that we had encountered. People listen to music so they can forget anything that happened the rest of the day. Second, people listen to music whenever they feel bad and lonely. At some point, it makes them breathe easier. Most especially when they listen to rnb songs that can make them escape from the loneliness. People also listen to sad songs so they can feel that somebody else is also feeling the pain or the heartache that they are feeling. In this way, they can cry their hearts out and feel better even just quite a while. Generally, music can help us feel anything that we want to feel; music can make us sing and be happy; music is here to serve as our backgrounder whatever experience we have. Music is a great way to temporarily escape from the sadness; way to totally enjoy the feeling of greatness and a simple way of redeeming ourselves from all the struggles that we faced at the end of the day.
By: Josephine M. Kayas
Filipinos are music lovers. There is no doubt about it. From our ancestors down to our generation, no music ever seem to pass. It is very evident that no matter what genre of music a song belonged to, we would always give time to listen to it if not appreciate it. And when it comes to our favorite artists, we often don't really care how much we'd spend just to see them perform live .
Lately, several international artists have conquered the concert scene here in the Philippines. Most of the time, they become triumphant in their quests. Our passion for music gives them the idea that we, Filipinos are a good market for concert tours. And guess what, they are actually right.
Everyday as i travel to and from school, i pass by Araneta Center which is more popularly known as " The Big Dome." Since then, I have noticed that every once in a while, posters and advertisements show different International Artists on schedule for concert tour at the so called Big Dome.
This structure has a seating capacity of over 15, 000- 20, 000 people in full house. It's been host for a lot of live performances of various singers, bands, and even ice skate shows. For the past months, International Artists such as Akon, Fall Out Boy, The Click Five, New Found Glory, Simple Plan, Lifehouse, Maroon5, Incubus and many more had strut their stuffs on stage successfully. And this coming September, Pop Rock Princess Avril Lavigne will once again perform live at the Big Dome for her Best Damn Thing Concert Tour.
Aside from the Araneta Center, Eastwood City Libis and Fort Bonifacio Open Field had also been silent witnesses to successful concerts done by International Artists. One unforgettable performance was by Beyonce Knowles which soared to the top when she filled all seats at the Fort Bonifacio Open Field as tickets were sold out.
Other famous artist such as Christina Aguilera, Mandy Moore, Daughtry Band, and many more had successfully conquested their own concerts. At an interview conducted by Q11 for their SaPulso and The Ricky Lo Exclusives shows, the Daughtry band said that they were very happy in their concert here because Filipinos were very appreciative. One of the band memebers even said, "We love it here, they treated us like kings!," with a wide smile on his face.
Undeniably, though life lately had been hard on us in terms of economic progress, Filipinos really know how to maintain a balanced and happy life. We can still spend time watching concerts and whip out cash for some hours of music enjoyment to unwind, and a once in a lifetime chance to meet our favorite artists face to face.
Most critics explained that International Artists don't just come here to make money, more often, it is our warm welcome and fine treatment that they truly loved and hoped more of. They can't find Supreme Concert passion anywhere else in the world but here.Filipino hospitality still reigns worldwide.
 By Mary Shayne J. Infantado Are you tired of the word "emo" you hear in every classroom here in PUP? when your sad and you have puffy eyes due to crying, you will hear the question: Are you emo? Have you noticed some students who are wearing vintage shirts, long sleeves, fitting sweaters, tight jeans, converse or canvas sneakers, scarves, studded belts, thin-black horn-rimmed glasses with their long straight black tsunami-cut hair covering their one eye tha proliferates on the corridors, classrooms, and anywhere here in our university? Have you read those emotional writings on arm chairs, walls and comfort rooms? If you had experienced and noticed this manifestation of emo culture you would probably ask what does "emo" is really all about and how it started to penetrate here in our campus. Let's find answers. Clear History From the basic style of hardcore music and increasing violent scenes, two veterans of the Washington D.C. hard core music scene exhibited a less musically restrictive style of punk rock. In 1985 Ian Mackaye started Embrace and Guy Piciotto had his Rites of Spring.
In an interview, Rite of Spring mentioned that some of their fans have started to use the term "emo" to describe their music. the term derived from the tendency of some of these bands' members to become strongly emotional during performances. By the early 90's, the Washington D.C. scene was referred to as emocore, or emotional hardcore, although it is not clear when the term changed.
Within a short time, the D.C. emo sound had already spread across other scenes and influenced other bands this is the first wave of emo. In the San Diego scene bands began to shift to more chaotic and aggresive form of emo, nicknamed screamo, because it has more screams than the usual emo.
The second wave of emo started when fans shifted the tag from the hardcore style to the more indie rock style of bands Like Sunny Day Real Estate; thus the term indie emo. At the end of 1990's, the underground emo scene began to fade. However , the term emo was still bandied about in the mainstream media, attached to remaining emo acts as Jimmy Eats World, although the band was turned pop.
Chris Carraba, former singer of emo band Further Seems Forever, is said to be a part of the emerging "popular" emo scene. His new band Dashboard Confessionals featured lyrics of 'deep diary-like outpouring of emotions'. As the third wave, this modern emo had a greater impact among adolescents.
Through the internet, this wave influenced other countries including Philippines through Youtube, a video mainstream site. The first band who gained the prominence and recognition of an emo band here in the Philippines is the Typecast with Steve Badiolla as the lead vocals. With their album the Infatuation is Always There, they become popular because of Media exposure through Myx and MTV cable channels, Radio airings and concerts. Filipino adolescents began to respond positively to the introduction of the new genre and explore the world of emo through popular sites in the net and now reaching our university.
One-on-One Talk
We began to interview some emo proclaimed students around the university and we found out interesting but yet alarming status quo of emo culture and perceptions.
"Emo is a kind of music where in you can put all your emotions in different style. Even if A was fond of different bands such as typecast, Dashboard, and YellowCard, it was my own will to become emo. I've experience hurting myself because of my hatred, anger, misery and depression that on things happened in my life.
-Worthless, CA Student-
"Being emo doesn't seen on your looks, it's in your personality."
-Cris, BS Management-
"Emo is an emotional expression of feelings to different media and ways of life. I show it whenever I play the guitar and sing songs that can take out the pain inside. I've become emo when my boyfriend and I broke-up.
-Eternal Bliss, Broadcasting student-
"Emo is not a trend, its actually a feeling wherein you're sad and you express it thru music. it becomes a trend when people become emo just to say that they are "astig" or attractive.
-Jeng, BS Political Economy-
Based on the interviews, we noticed that the term "emo" has reached its extents in terms of meaning. From music genre, it became a lifestyle among students and now a fashion statement. As we observed, lots of the students wearing the typical emo look which we have described in the previous statements. But far beyond their fashion is the masked reality that was covered by their hair and appearance.
Unveiling the Gloomy Culture
Sadness, hatred, confusion, pain, rage are some elements of emo culture. Based on our conducted study, one genuine emo lives by the rule of depression, agony, distortion, self-destruction, anxiety, frustration, worthlessness and even suicide. This manifestation may caused by their environmental interventions such as family, school and lovelife problems that would lead to the conditioning of their sensitivity and can cause suicidal attempts.
With PUP students who are emo, they have this authentic sign that cause them to slit their wrists due to the overflowing and unmanaged emotions. this is an alarming situation wherein young Pupians are involve. Instead of having a positive outlook in life, they resort to hurt themselves because of the violent scenes of emo as well as the existing problems that they are facing. With this, there is no clear future for emo students but still we have a choice to choose what road are we going to take. As maturity takes place, they will learn to take things without depriving themselves instead strongly facing the problem along the way.
Emo IconsCredits: Wikipedia and Dakom
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