LOONIE "THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT"

Loonie feat. Gloc 9, Rhyxodus, Mikkeraphone & Konflick - Quinta (Produced by The Beatmonx)

2010, MOMENTUM SHIFT. Here's an album that's been highly anticipated for the past 5 years. I don't care which part of the world you're from but if you say you a Pinoy hiphop fan - Loonie is that dude. I have locked this album on my player for the past few days and sitting on this news has made me almost go crazy here in Singapore. So today, me and my good friend is letting this one go. Eventhough I was never part of the makings of this album, I dedicate this entry to all my new school colleagues Los Indios Bravoz, Stick Figgas, Mike Swift, Turbulence, Audible, AMPON, Miscellaneous, Same Team, Datu and Team Firm. We've come along way and we've relied on each others energy to push our brand of hiphop into the scene. Congratulations to us! Know our legacy is of different relevance and will shine through no matter what, deal or no deal.

Loonie's album is packed with thought, momentum, story, depth and relevance all punctuated with rhymes and delivery you have never heard before in ANY OPM HIPHOP ACT. The INTRO alone sets up the two sided thought process behind the album title. Songs like The Bobo Song, Quinta, Walang Babala are easy favorites. The guests artists and MC's in this album where well picked. Hi C, Dice, Konflick, Tuff, Gloc 9, Rhyxodus, God's Will, Mike Kosa, JSkeelz, Toney Chrome, Nimbusnine, Mikkeraphone, Ron Henley and Klumcee trade bars with Loonie throughout the album in a careful balance of brilliance and integrity. Soundscapes provided by monster producers The Beatmonx - doing most of the beats; CH and Jaytek. It won't be a Loonie album if it didn't stir up jokes and controversy. From calling out other local MC's on songs to an MC Battle skit to that recorded phone call from an irate woman.

This album is the closest I've heard to a true depiction to our strength, struggles and reflection as new age hiphop artists in Pinas. There are alot of gems in this album, I dare you not to like it, really I dare you. This album is brought to you by 6000 Goonz, Clay Shop, 10th St. Manila, WeLegendary x SPECKS and WIPCAPS.

We are giving this album for free download, we also included the lyrics to some of the songs, a bonus track that features Francis Magalona produced by Chrizo and a letter to the fans. But don't think for one second I'm letting you guys off easy, here are 12 links -- click away. Some of these links will lead you to the album, some well -- we're trying to get paid too, so click away. Time to bomb the world.


To the ones who think they will make it, this ones for you,
To the ones who already gave up, this ones for you,
To those never given a chance, this is a step forward;
To the ones who embarrassed MY hiphop, this ones a reminder.



THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 1 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 2 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 3 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 4 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 5 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 6 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 7 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 8 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 9 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 10 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 11 HERE.
THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT ALBUM LINK 12 HERE.



INDIE-SPENSABLE, WORD TO MARTS, FLEXX & CHYRHO.

TURBULENCE x 3RD WORLD WIDE Around The Metro This Week!

CATCH AMP THIS SATURDAY LIVE!!

TO THE BILLBOARD x KONEKTADO NEWS: SWEEZY INTERVIEW

MIKE SWIFT'S RESPONSE TO DCOY PART ONE

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #18

SINAG - Saan Ang Langit

NUMBER 18: Sinag/Stick Figgas/Barangay Tibay - RESPETONG PINAGHIRAPAN. Over the years, I've seen hiphop albums made in Pinas have token rock collaboration tracks. From Dcoy's Plastic Age, Chill's Egomanical to Legit Misfitz's 100 Porsyento -- rock band collaborations have been in them all, I don't really know. One thing I know growing up in Pinas, you can never deny your pinoy rock roots. And for independent artists of my generation who will not never get signed and won't be able to make token hip-rock songs we have more than embraced the challenge of earning our stripes. From what I know about the rock scene, they respect you for being true to what you do, and well in their world its just a matter of "Sunugan" -- unahan lang yan, shock them before they shock you, so when you're blessing they stage sunugin mo, none of that YO shit. After all Francis Magalona was already paving ways - it was only a matter of time.

SINAG - MGA PINOY, released last June 12, go figure.

Enter Sinag and Stick Figgas -- the transition was never overnight. The independent hiphop scene garnered its entry thru Sun Valley Crew's band, then Nimbus' work with Cosmic Love and Psylent blowing away the scene as well. It all boils down to showing up to perform and embracing the energy. Reg Rubio co-signing it all also holds the most weight. The Greyhoundz front man started Barangay Tibay and has been letting hiphop gain its own rock scene following through Sinag, Nimbusnine, Mike Swift and Jonan Aguilar and Anak. Sinag - comprised of Tuts Calinawan and Biboy from Quezo, God's Will, Chaneezy and JC. RESPECT IT. Sinag has been recording songs and its crazy how the songs have been sounding so far, lead by God's Will's Batangueno moobs on the mic.

The common denominator of Sinag and Stick Figgas is the drummer named Chano. It was his brainchild to form Sinag and has been a very integral worker in both the hiphop and rock scene. He is currently spearheading a tour with Red Horse, taking care of Ricky Sta. Ana's Skinworks TV, has put in work shooting THE HISTORY movie with the All-Stars on top of it producing beats for various acts in the metro. He has produced a song in the highly anticipated Quest album entitled "PARTY LIFE", Three Kings album and has worked with the likes of Abby Asistio, AXL Prose, Aero, 6000 Goonz and more!

STICK FIGGAS FREESTYLE

News is, Loonie is about to drop his debut album maybe this week -- hmmmm? Ron Henley is working on his debut as well and that the full band Stick Figgas 2nd album is up next. Check out Ron Henley's solo track "BIGLANG LIKO" produced by monster beat makers, Flip Music. Loonie has been Kinging the Pinas battle circuit, and if I'm not mistaken he is shaping up his last bout pretty soon -- hmmm? Who would you want to see him battle, I'll past it to him. Hehehe.

I see Loonie wearing Soulfiesta green here, hmmmm?

You can catch Barangay Tibay shows every first wednesday of the month at Saguijo. Barangay Tibay has been one of the most sought out shows in the metro. The energy Barangay Tibay has for hiphop is in such a show and prove atmosphere and I've seen hiphop acts from my generation embrace the scene all together. Giving these artist a certain kid of swag participating in the education and evolution of our Pinoy Rock scene. Gathering acts like Quezo, Sultans of Snap, Cosmic Love, Greyhoundz, Head, Kastigo and has spawned a very profitable shirt line called Medisina, designed by Joshua Designer. Also, Sinag & Stick Figgas has recently claimed a billboard in EDSA for a party list endorsement during the election season.

TIGA BARANGAY TIBAY PO ANG SOULFIESTA.



CLICK TO VISIT LOONIE'S SOULFIESTA INTERVIEW HERE.
CLICK TO VISIT GOD'S WILL FACEBOOK PAGE HERE.
CLICK TO VISIT LOONIE'S FACEBOOK PAGE HERE.
CLICK TO VISIT RON HENLEY'S FACEBOOK PAGE HERE.
YES HERE.

QUEST "BACK TO LOVE" MUSIC VIDEO

"BACK TO LOVE" (Directed by Dominic Nuesa)

Last November 2009, we gave you the first single off of Quest's debut album which will be released by the end of this month. Time flies fast yo, but we have yet to really stop -- we've been at it for years now. Specially Quest, his debut album is long overdue but with patience comes wisdom which means execution has been precise. Beyond Beyond director, Dominic Nuesa, is at the helm of this shoot. As we celebrate Philippines' independence day throughout today, we give you a glimpse of what kind of INDEPENDENT artists we've been. This year we are out to break our old records - and inspire more people. Half way through the year now, time to assess your motivation -- BACK TO LOVE.

DOWNLOAD BACK TO LOVE HERE.

TOMORROW, QUESTS ALBUM LISTENING PARTY.

JOIN THE QUEST.

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #19

Marcus Davis Jr. - Filipina Girl (Produced by Marcus Davis Jr.)

NUMBER 19: Marcus Davis Jr. - Marcus Davis is already a veteran in the scene. As much as you think you don't know of him, he's been making moves for a minute now. Tons of things have developed for this dude since releasing his first album in Pinas, cmon now do your research. I saw the poster at a studio in Katipunan before even meeting this guy. It might have been an album that didn't get enough shine but this dude came to Pinas with a plan and have been grinding hard ever since. As the president of ATM Entertainment he then was responsible for blowing up Amber Davis' career. With songs such as Manila, Radio, Back Into You, Taas Noo -- under his belt, he has been integral in mapping out Amber's catalog. These songs also alongside great videos -- showed mainstream Pinas a taste of how R&B is done under supreme supervision and showcased how competitive Pinas was. Amber Davis is responsible for pushing that R&B back into the radio, charts and video channels! He has also written hits for Billy Crawford, Jay-R, Kris Lawrence, Young JV and more. A well traveled performer song writer, he has been working and expanding his clientele around the globe. With his work ethic alone, he has developed relationships with major record labels in Pinas -- making him the go to guy for R&B and hiphop in Pinas. He has served hits for artists under Viva Records and Universal Records; has worked with PLDT, his voice and his music can be heard on the best station IDs for radio at WAVE, and also bagged the ABS CBN station ID with the theme "One Team One Summer". He also has done work with Universal Studios Japan, TV5, Magic 89.9, Sony BMG, Star Records and more.

ABS CBN ONE TEAM ONE SUMMER

Amber Davis - Back Into You

Amber Davis feat. Gloc 9 - Taas Noo

Word is, he recently got a job to run a sub label from one of the majors named Pinoy Records. He is the CEO of that outfit and will be pushing some acts in the near future (I am in no liberty to share what I know at this point). He also still pens songs for himself and his most recent hit was "FILIPINA GIRL" and held the number 1 spot on WAVE's SOULREVIEW for numerous weeks! This same song made a lot of noise online being the number 1 bought OPM song in various sites! Also, there is a project he has been spearheading, working on to match up local superstar R&B celebrities with your favorite underground hiphop heads -- I know for a fact that there is a Nimbusnine x Jay-R song in the works and it's being made to bridge the gap between the two music monster sectors and break bread!


AMBER DAVIS's new album entitled "FILAM" will be launched this friday June 11 8PM at Circa in Eastwood,Libis. Keep pushing that OPM HIPHOP SOUL music!


That legendary Kenneth Duremdes number homie, Marcus Davis Jr.



Did You Know: My team made it to that Taas Noo video and when we got there they were all wrapping up. I remember this was around the same time we released Back To The New School in the radio and we had just came from promoting on RX 93.1; then we went to pay our congratulations to the All Stars anniversary in Circa before hitting up the video shoot. Its a coming to full circle of sorts knowing Amber is releasing another album this friday at the same venue we were in over a year ago and this lovely Power Ranking feature. Word to your momma, my timing is just sick.

ILL K Entry 49 "TRUE SCHOOL FRESH COAST TSHIRT"

God's Will - Ako Ay Hiphop (Produced by Chrizo)

Last MAY 20, this Soulfiesta x Franceska Martinez tshirt collaboration debuted on stage via Alex of LDP rocking it on they're encore standing ovation set! The shirt has the words TRUE SCHOOL, FRESH COAST, OPM HIPHOP (Beats Breaks Rhymes Bomb Growth) -- LUZVIMINDA & BEYOND printed on it. The idea behind this shirt, is reppin' OPM HIPHOP to the fullest and displaying growth and how the music speaks beyond boundaries.

Sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL. Send me an email so we could process orders soon as we get these released in Manila. This is a preview of ILL-K's humble roots.

Alex picture taken by Giovanni Odal of Pinoy Graphers.

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #20

Specks/We Legendary comes into the list at Number 20.

NUMBER 20: SPECKS/WE LEGENDARY - Mark Bandigan has been one of the biggest persons behind the entire skate scene in the Philippines. I bumped into his product during my early days as a member of AMPON, I saw Caliph8 rocking a shirt and it caught my eye. Years later, as my team was doing cross promotions with FUBU -- I came to know the person behind the shirts. Mark Bandigan, a graphic designer and was the marketing head of FUBU at the time, had another passion which was his own clothing line called SPECKS. His passion for the in line skating and skateboard community is unparalleled. Pushing shirts off his own house, sponsoring acts like Pamilia Dimagiba, TEAM GRAE to Raimund Marasigan of Sandwich and basically putting his money where his mouth is. Throughout the years he has blossomed into a better businessman and it shows -- he has opened his first store We Legendary and has also opened his second store within 2 years in his birth place in Davao. Constantly pushing the skate scene to achieve more recognition, he has a team of skaters under his guidance who have been dominating and has become legends in the circuit both in the metro and in Davao.

WE LEGENDARY NIKE SB LAUNCH

Recently, he bagged his NIKE SB account and has been selling em like crazy. I have to credit his deals with Nike cause from my last visit there and to my visit to sneaker shops in SG, We Legendary actually has better stocks and their releases are quite on time -- than Singapore. I've seen urban shops come up and go throughout the years, whether it be hiphop or skate inclined but none has outlasted the shifting scene more than SPECKS/WE LEGENDARY.

WONG of Team Specks was recently invited to the X Games in Shanghai.

Also if you don't already assess how much of a hustler Mark Bandigan is, let me break it down for you. Even in the skate community -- there are on going pirating of one crew member to the other by different crews trying to get they name up. Whether it be money, sponsorships, fame, shoes -- the offers are going crazy by the day. TEAM SPECKS was just recently invited to the X GAMES in Shanghai,China -- as recent as late last month. And although Wong didn't qualify due to some issues on the changing the rules last minute but this also marks the first time a Filipino Skater from Pinas made it to the X Games! Specks as a brand has taken a back seat for now, but they have released collaboration shirts with AMPON, DJ Red I and the sold out "Loyalty Feeds The Movement" shirt by Turbulence.

VISIT WELEGENDARY HERE.

DID YOU KNOW: Did you know Tracer One from Mastaplann skates? Did you know Mastaplann is coming for a reunion concert in Manila this August? Did you know Marquiss has a song with Mastaplann on GRAE?

ILL K Entry 48 "BACK TO LOVE ONLINE VIDEO LAUNCH"

Will be premiered on June 12, Directed by Dominic Nuesa.

As we approach D Day for Quest's album launch this coming June 30, we are premiering the music video for his first single "BACK TO LOVE" released late last year on JUNE 12 here. Music video directed by the same director who did Beyond Beyond, Dominic Nuesa. June 12 also marks a special day in the Turbulence calendar, as So Wonderful music video will be shooting some scenes in the beach and Quest will have his album listening party somewhere around the metro. Check back in for more updates!

SOULSONICTV x WAKIN BURDADO

PART ONE



PART TWO



PART THREE

ILL K Entry 47 "FINDING THE WAY BACK"

Nathan J feat. Jocelyn Oxlade - Finding The Way Back (Produced by Nathan J)

Nathan J and Jocelyn Oxlade shows you how it's done. Lately, there's been beef being grilled and well everyone has they own opinions on how to move forward. I've yet to release a formal statement about it, word to H-Town! Hehehehe. But freal, it'll all pan out -- picked up this video filled with pics of my The Community days. I know y'all miss it, I know y'all been yearning for it -- so here's a glimpse of our younger days. I see stills from the parking lot cyphers, Boom Dayupay interviewing people, Nathan J and Chrizo rocking those The Community shirts, Los Indios Bravoz, Mike Swift and Sunny Bandila, London Baby, Tempes, Traumatik -- Datu with long hair, I see Deleet, Johnny Krush, 7 Shots and more.

I mean, we all are grown now -- but not everyone grows up, word to Protege. Jocelyn laces this one up nicely! I wish everyone luck in what they're up to. I know me and my team have been playing things consistent over the years and we're currently on a whole different page now. Since June 1 -- we've pushing this thing in full effect again. There are a couple of announcements I would like to make for this week though. Quest's video Back To Love will be launched later this week, June 12 directed by Dominic Nuesa and The Community CD 2006 will be released next month.


LOVE,
LIVE LIFE,
PROCEED;
PROGRESS.

2010 SOULFIESTA Pinas Hiphop Power Rankings #21

Mike Kosa feat. Jazze Manuel - Tunog Kalye (Produced by PIKASO)

NUMBER 21: 187 MOBSTAZ ENTERTAINMENT - Self made hiphop micro-entrepreneurs, hustlers, artists and movers. They are often overlooked by bigger players -- radio, TV, record labels, awards shows but they have been pushing the boundaries of independent music for a minute now. From the heart of Tondo, where separation exists and life long family ties and gangs decide which streets to walk on or not to walk on, 187 Mobstaz sprouted with both history and future in hand. There are several crews holding down Tondo but none has repped it harder that this. Amongst shanties and the poor living conditions, these artists are able to build studios, mix and master they tracks and put it out. Hell, they even have better equipment than I do. They have bred leaders in the presence of Gab, Mike Kosa, Chub-b -- all holding respectable roles in pushing they're brand.

Mike Kosa performing MY GAME



187 Mobstaz freestyle session with Mista Blaze

Mike Kosa is currently the flag bearer -- an amazing freestyler, but a much more greater lyricist, who just recently graduated with a degree in Criminology looking to be a cop soon, ironically. He has been the face of 187, has his songs pirated throughout the country. Kids everywhere know of him, knows his lyrics and has been flown out to do shows outside the metro. He has done shows from rap contest's to APL DE AP's Ondoy Benefit Show and more. He recently bagged a spot on PIKASO's TURF CD Compilation -- which for me, is the best song in that release. Pikaso gives him a beat to rip, and Jazze blesses it with style and soul. Rumor is Mike Kosa even penned the hook for this one. Shoutouts to Ron Thug for letting me hear that song! He also was the cover and feature story on Konektado DVD's first issue! Gab, the unsung hero behind this movement is the glue that keeps them all together. He makes the decision and leads the team to further business ventures and produces shows for the movement. The strength of this Mobstaz movement is showcased through their expansion out of Tondo - there are heads in Baguio who are part of this and as well in Makati, Malate, Marikina, Malabon and more cities. Chub-b, the ultimate local hiphop hustler has been marinating in the scene for a minute now -- he started as an employee of FUBU then to now earns a living through his venture as a urban apparel business man and promotes his I LOVE HUSTLIN' store which also houses the BOSS BALITA shirts! And I even see people in Singapore rocking those shirts! They also house underground veterans Lyrical Assault, pinoy R&B acts J-Russ and Just Hush -- which by any means are great acts yo, trust me check out Third Floor Man's CD. They also were on Autotune when it was the shit to do! Thats how ahead these fools are, hahaha! They also produce they're own videos, own merchandise and have aligned themselves with Konektado, Tuesday Troop resulting to appearances in TV.

Shoutouts to the whole team: J-Russ, J-Skeelz, Tuglaks, Abaddon, Puting Istilo Crew, Badang, One Mic Productions, Stan Lee Mike, Kial, Jwill, Third Floor Man, CMT, Righteous Onez, Esse, Lyrical Assault, Just Hush and the rest of the guys! Galingan niyo pa! Here's to boost up your confidence and let you know the potential you guys have!


KEVIN "THE KID" GARNETT T-WOLVES NUMBER, 187.