Soulfiesta Exclusive : Music Is Life Entry 6 "Bugoy Na Koykoy"

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I've been on record for the most part in supporting acts that have been mainstays in my playlists. Early this year, I downloaded the Bugoy Na Koykoy x Mike Swift "Relax and Float" album -- and I've been hooked ever since. Jazzy beats, rhymes supporting that greenery lifestyle and just plain out fresh. What caught my attention was this kid, Bugoy Na Koykoy holding down his rhymes against my pal Mike Swift. And while the album can be downloaded for free via DATPIFF.COM - me and Mike decided to keep it simple for you guys and just pick it up from this blog. I also caught up wth Bugoy Na Koykoy who is in the midst of launching two more mixtapes; and asked him a few questions from his favorite food to eat when he's zooted off the ganja to girls rolling joints.

SF: Whats good man? I'm happy to reach out to a dude who's been grinding -- I understand you have a couple of businesses up that keeps you busy, besides doing this music grind. I would love to know. what does Bugoy na Koykoy's music stand for? And who should be listening to your albums?

Bugoy: I just make music for myself. Sariling soundtrack, why not diba. Para pang pagana sa mga diskarte. Tapos lahat ng magandang kinakalabasan or nabibigay ng music ko, I just take advantage of it.

When and how did you start? And who are your major influences?

I've been listening to rap music since I was a kid but only tagalog rap. I discovered foreign acts very late in my life. My first recorded track was back in 2002. My love for rap music started because of Francis M. Even though i am not really a big follower of his music, his songs introduced me to tagalog rap. Back then, when gang culture was popular in the south, Death Threat was the favorite amongst my friends pero ang mga paborito ko ay Genezide and Legit Misfitz. Until now, I still live by Genezide's beliefs. May kanta sya na "Aso"; parang ginawa kong bible yung kantang yun. Yung kanta kong "Wild Dogs" galing sa Boogie Man Mixtape ay inspired ng kanta ni Genezide na "Aso". Andrew E.'s music is a big part of my life too. He got songs about bad bitches and success. Up to now he still keeps on inspiring me. As far as I know, he is the only rapper in the Philippines who's living like how a rapper should live. Sa mga foreign artists, I like Method Man, NWA, Nate Dogg, 2pac, Ice Cube and Lupe Fiasco.

Bugoy Na Koykoy & Mike Swift - What The Fuck (Official Music Video) 

What for you is the best meal to eat after you get high?

Massaman Curry.

Why give your music away for free and not sell it?

Its almost the same concept as free samples na makikita mo sa mga supermarket.

Tupac sighting rocking Daily Flight Lifestyle clothing.

How was the process of making the Relax and Float album made? Cause I know Mike was doing Araneta Dreams, and you know Mike always is out - how did he find time to be in the studio with you and what was the vibe like?

Halos magkasing busy lang kami ni Mike noong panahon na yun. I was in the middle of producing my Member's Lounge mixtape so I got 2 projects going on at the same time. At that point, I have another business that I'm trying to set up straight as well. Me and my friends spend a lot of our time in the streets just to make things right. I do not know how Mike succeeded. Spartan yun. He's talking about Araneta Coliseum and he's at the studio chillin', smokin a joint like he got loads of time. I came up with the title Relax and Float because despite of our busy schedules, every time we're in the studio, parang humihinto ang lahat. The studio shifts into an opportunity to relax. Kaya sa kabila ng magulong mundo namin, we maintain to relax and float.

How do you assess Mike's rhyming in Tagalog or English? Where do you think he is better? Cause I think he is phenomenal on both.

Minsan nga mas magaling or mas may laman pa tagalog rap ni Mike kumpara sa ibang born and raised dito.

Heat or Spurs?

I don't even know what's going on because I stopped watching the NBA after Reggie Miller retired.

Favorite PBA player of all time?

I can't single out one because my players aint shit without their teammates. I'll start from my point guard Bal David, then Pido Jarencio, Vince Hizon, Noli Locsin and Marlou Aquino.

If you could smoke with a non-hiphop artist in the Philippines, who would you like to smoke with?

Miriam Defensor Santiago

What do you think of girls who can roll a perfect joint?

Mas -- 100 times na mas sexy compared sa nagyoyosi.

Do you think weed in the Philippines need to be legalized? Do you think we are ready?

Unfortunately, our country is not yet ready pero matagal na akong ready haha! Sila lang 'tong mabagal. I think our country needs to concentrate on education first. If we can fix that, we can fix everything. At mas madaling magpaliwanag ng tungkol sa legalization pag educated ang mga tao.

Is it more important to come out with a nice video or a nice song?

A nice song.

Thank you for answering and being open about me reaching out to you mang! Best believe you've maintained a fan in me! To my readers please follow Bugoy Na Koykoy on Facebook and Youtube and download all his mixtapes such as Walang Patakaran, Member's Lounge, Relax and Float and my latest, Boogie Man. Support 2 Joints Enterprise and Daily Flight Lifestle!

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