ADIDAS x NIKE VIRAL ADS DAY

Catch Filipino DJ Neil Armstrong at the 15 second mark.



Andre 3000 x Kobe Bryant "All Together Now"

ILL K Engry 47 "Only Kings Have Rings

Nice shirt if you ask me, go Celtics. Hahahaha.

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #22

A.N.E. - Who Knows (Produced by DJ Arbi Won)

NUMBER 22: DJ ARBI WON is The Beat Traveller - arguably the most decorated general in the game as we speak. Still bridging the old with the new and never lost touch with his relevance and dedication to his work. DJ Arbie has been blessing us with history since his Urban Flow days crafting hits to his peers -- an AWIT AWARD recipient for his work on Miss Pakipot (correct me if I'm wrong). Dont ever mistake kindness for weakness, this soft spoken DJ is crafty and has done everything imaginable no matter what the scale is. He has rapped on tracks spiting game on females (check the first Urban Flow album), he has produced for some of the most significant emcees Pinas will ever see, fathered the United Freestyles movement, produced the most sought after underground release in Pinas via Down Earf (Ace One x Caliph8), is the corner stone of Pamilia Dimagiba's sound, Pinas' premiere turntablist -- competed for the DMC title once or twice, DJ's across the metro, directs music videos for him and his peers, directing shows, making corporate AVP's -- and still bangs on his MPC to deliver his mixtape for you to trip on!

They did they vinyl hunting in Bangkal, Makati sorry to give it away Arbi

DJ ARBIE WON is The Beat Traveller 2010 VIDEO TRAILER

Arbie is such a crate digger and a visionary ahead of his peers that while everyone was keen into beefs, beats, rhymes and well the flashiness of it all -- he took a camera and started filming. I've seen Arbie film for the longest of time. For what? A documentary to be shown ten years from now? I'll never know and I have given up on trying to figure it out. All I know is, he has documented things every single time -- I wouldn't be surprised to see him enter a film festival should he decide to cut and splice all his videos to an hour and 30 minutes. Arbie and his team also runs Soulsonic -- which started out as a newsletter back in the day and now has shifted to an updated blog site of Filipino Hiphop news.

The making of The Light (United Freestyles Vol.2) Francism x Loonie

DJ ARBIE WON produced my favorite BB CLAN track IWAS PUSOY

News is, he is doing the finishing touches to his 3rd installment of United Freestyles which will include Marquiss, Nyco Maca, Nimbus and more of your favorite emcees. And that Team Manila is designing the CD layout and also coming out with a collaboration shirt under their Daily Grind line. If that isn't POWER, I don't know how else to put it. Rumors has it that DR ARBIE and ILL J will be doing a whole album together. DJ Arbi is constantly doing shows, DJing around the metro -- and now has aligned himself with Locked Down Entertainment -- Arbie is still the corner stone of Corner Eye films and he is still leading the way, and what I truly like about it, is he gets his team involved in everything -- shoutouts to Corner Eye!. His release as The Beat Traveller "Future Past" album has got to be one of the most anticipated DJ release from the Philippines ever.


EVER.


I could go all day yo -- Clyde Drexler number, ARBIE WON.


DOWNLOAD UNITED FREESTYLES VOL. 1 HERE.
DOWNLOAD SOULSONIC TV OPM SOUNDCLASH 2 HERE.
GO TO DJ ARBIE WON'S BLOGSPOT HERE.

FLIP MUSIC "BIGLANG LIKO" Ron Henley

Ron Henley feat. Pow Chavez - Biglang Liko (Produced by Bojam of Flip Music)

From the KING OF DOUBLE MEANING IN HIPHOP, Andrew E who ranks at number 23 on my PINAS HIPHOP POWER RANKINGS we move to 1/2 of Stick Figgas' newest song "Biglang Liko", produced by beat monsters FLIP MUSIC. For all my Filipino Americans visiting this page daily, Biglang Liko -- is a common term used to instruct a cab driver that you want to head down to a motel without your girl being embarrassed, hahaha! Learn something new daily my iggins! Pow Chavez lends her vocals -- heard it's been raining in Manila so yeah -- to those high school kids trying to get down on a female, here's one to play in front of your mom and look at her face when she hears it!! I dare you! Hahahaha. Ron Henley is a fucking genius and he's merely just having fun on this track -- I heard Stick Figgas is making tons of tracks nowadays waiting to be unleashed!

On a more momentous note, the picture above was taken by Ryan Andres from the recently concluded DEFENSE Concert in Music Museum -- where by, without Bojam noticing - Jim Poblete played this track right before we had Quest sing the national anthem. Hahahaha!


DOWNLOAD BIGLANG LIKO HERE.

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #23

Andrew E - A.N.D.R.E.W.F.O.R.D

NUMBER 23: ANDREW E./Dongalo Wreckords - this might be the only year Pinas' reigning KING OF RAP won't fall on my TOP 10, which ultimately shows growth amongst the movement and my peers. The pendulum swings and keeps everyone off balance and its great to see the balance isn't kept by one person this year. This ranking has nothing to do with what Andrew E is capable of doing - Andrew E is still constantly in your face via ads, TV shows and guestings and most definitely regional shows in and out the metro. He is still doing 150K a show and reaches out to the people who needs help whenever he can. He recently put out CLUBZILLA which is a departure from what you would normally hear him rock. This year also shows him paying more attention to newer strategies to keep Dongalo's flag stable. Dongalo has been releasing tons of mixtapes throughout the past years, which was never an option for his artists before. We see mixtapes circulated by Jaw Tee, Don G, Khen Magat and more. Andrew E's merchandising doesn't stop -- Dongalo Clothing is heavily being ordered around the world, there was even talks about Dongalo doing collaboration work with Accel, a shoe company making waves back home. He also leads the way with a Satellite Radio show available for everyone via the Dongalo website. On top of all of this, he is now a father to two kids, raising his family and keeping all his business straight.

DONGALO radio promotion in Boracay

News is, Andrew E is currently working on a new studio album and that he is going to be part of a new movie that should be shown in time for the Manila Film Festival -- we'll see if it pushes through. Andrew E is the second KING OF BORACAY, if you don't know now you know, and that's POWER written all over it. This man has thought me directly and indirectly what I know in developing artists and making decisions in the game. His legacy now opens up another stream line of gratitude as we see Don G head his own Shots Fired Entertainment record label. Don G is slated to make noise this year and news of a possible Gulpe De Gulat album is buzzing -- nothing solid so far but should be exciting to see come to life.




NOTES: Andrew E is a big Michael Jordan fan -- and he is holding down the number 23 spot on my POWER 30 rankings. He is also a self proclaimed "treasure hunter" -- trust me I've seen some of his collections. He has 2 copies of that comics which features Superman's first appearance which at one time was trying to be bought from his hands by the Ayala's.

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #24

GRAVER/KST PHILIPPINES OWNS MANILA'S WALLS

NUMBER 24: GRAVER/KST PHILIPPINES - I met Graver a couple of years back when he didn't reside in the Philippines. SBA CRU, Philippines first graffiti team, brought him over my spot to bomb a big ass defunct factory wall. At that time, he was 15 still debating whether to go to college in Pinas or not -- by the time the moon came up, he put down the most eye popping tag on that wall, which now is used as a wall by some of the people who decided to build a house next to that wall. A year later, I not only hear he's around but when I drive by roads around Manila -- I see his throw ups, it got him in trouble at times too I heard. I remember one time riding the train to a meeting -- passing by cars above the rails, I see tags by him across EDSA. It made me feel like a takeover, unseen by many, was happening. For me, and forgive my ignorance -- but he single handedly inspired a new generation of street artists. His is easily the most recognizable body of work we've come across within the past few years. And these dudes don't necessarily listen to hiphop - OPM hiphop at that but they are feeding the culture in ways they're palettes can fuse. Ten years from now, with enough documentation -- I tell you, you are already witnessing a legend bomb Manila's walls and beyond. Word to your momma.

VIEW KST PHILIPPINES TUMBLR PAGE HERE.

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #25

It ain't hiphop to me if we dont ALSO hit the clubs neegi.

NUMBER 25: STRATOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS - Nick Hernandez is a self made man in the scene. Dude came from the same school I came from. Early on, didn't display much interest in hiphop, and at the height of everyone wanting to be a club promoter he started his own company after working for another club promotions company. I tell you, I didnt quite buy it at first but dude showed heart and showed Manila how to party. Team Strato is responsible for our last bid of The Community show -- this translated to Nick looking at local artists differently. There were times Nick put some acts under his wing and I still yet to really hear of those acts make it out his fences. What I truly love about TEAM STRATO is they young businessmen -- several nights a week holding it down no matter how far these clubs are, on top of that they scene is live! Treating local acts with prestige and pushing us up in the mix. Team Strato has expanded this year but maintained a good core to help push high caliber events such as LOVE REVOLUTION -- and keep Manila's party shining. Their parties also help give b-boys and dancers a home to throw down at, as they've embraced the dance community like no other club promotions company in Manila has. Shoutouts to Maddy, Pio, Nicole, Janeen and the rest of the team!

TAKEN FROM THEY'RE COMPANY PROFILE "Lifestyle Company dealing with high end bars, promotions, corporate and private functions as well as supporting homegrown artists, models, designers and more. Bringing in a new wave of entertainment alternatives to the Filipino community. Bringing events to a Higher Level. The creative forces behind the group evolved to innovate the night life in Manila. Stratosphere Productions is about the experience of the inspired lifestyle at its finest."

TEAM STRATO'S FACEBOOK HERE.

ILL K Entry 46 "THE RESISTANCE"

Drake - The Resistance

Beyond Beyond PART 2 Entry 1 "LEAVE ME"

A recent widower deals with his grief through his wife's broken camera.

Beyond Beyond Part 2 is in the works. Bumped into this video today and well, dedicated to all my shutterbugs. Film is more emotion invoking than music at times and the feelings you are able to get out of people watching while relaying a story is limitless. As I would always put, imagination is the fabric of life. Enjoy your day kids!

Dedicated to Papang, I miss you.

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #26

WIPCAPS enters the Power Rankings at Number 26

NUMBER 26: WIPCAPS - Fitted caps have been part of hiphop accessories since back in the day, Starter Caps to New Era fitted caps have played a big role in forming icons in the world of hiphop. WIPCAPS is a company owned by several people who love fitted caps. I've met most of the partners and they are nice dudes who embrace the connection of style and music. They have ultimately supported hiphop acts, events and are slowly putting their brand out there. Why they are Number 26 this year is off of sheer risk and balls to be the number one icon cap provider in Pinas. Trust me, I know my fitted cap game. They are now even open to collaboration caps, currently selling the MNL Rice fitted caps which benefits Gawad Kalinga. You've been seeing they're products rocked by your favorite emcees day in and day out (LDP, TURBULENCE, PEOPLES FUTURE, AMPON), we gave away a couple of their caps at the DEFENSE concert last May 20, they made a cap specially designed to promote Bugsy, a bar in Ortigas -- Team WIPCAPS are visionaries and is aimed into promoting their brand across any industry. Catch the clip below, a trailer they have been using for the GREATEST OF ALL TIME cap they are releasing soon. Prolly before the Pacman - Mayweather bout, just a wild guess.

GREATEST OF ALL TIME coming out soon.

Taken from their official website: "Pac-Q G.O.A.T. Celebrates what we feel is a very rare achievement in all of sports. For a Filipino to accomplish this incredible feat makes WIP Caps extremely proud to be releasing this limited edition piece. So go grab one before stocks run out and wear a piece of history."

"International swag up, breed of a champion
cappuccino like skin, bringing the anthem
taking it To The Billboard, it's built to last
fingertips on your hat, homie TILT YOUR CAP"



GO TO WIPCAPS SITE HERE.

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #27

Young JV had a very productive year at Number 27

NUMBER 27: Young JV - from releasing his debut album, this dude has had a hectic schedule to live up to. Shows in and out the metro, TV guestings on ASAP; QTV and more, doing the club circuit, pumping in music for the radios, doing justice to his commercial songs by providing eye candy videos, and keeping himself on magazines and news prints. This cat may very well won my vote for Rookie of the Year -- putting his money where his mouth is. Young cats are bound to make mistakes and well the pressures of organizing your career gets crazy everyday -- but yeah well, he's in the mix.

Young JV - That Girl (Produced by The Beat Shop)

This dude performed for The Community show, hung around the Tuesday Troop mansion and had Kane do some of his beats and consequently the now defunct Beat Shop team as well. This kid will be a force to reckon with as soon as he understands the balance between the business behind his deals and the uplifting responsibility he has for the culture by taking command of his next few decisions. I have an eye for vision and this kid will turn things around and open doors for heads who've supported him since day one.

WORLD CUP STARTS NEXT WEEK

I think Spain is gonna get it this year, whatchu think?