Most Favorite Hiphop and Pop Music “Peoples’ Choice Awards’

Music is everywhere, music is everything, music is life. Filipino's, undeniably are known
to be "konteseso't kontesera", just give them the mike, press the button of videoke, show them
the lyrics and magic will happen, though it really hurts, 'think something just got broke.. Well,
we are that good or should i say best for even a deaf, might possibly hear us. Kidding aside but
true, we Filipinos are known to one of the most talented people here on earth. Since we started to
open our mouth music will comes naturally .Today, as we go on, we've seen how further
Filipinos has takes shape our music industry,breathing its new life and continuously kicking alive
while touching the heart and brings foreign emotion to everyone So now, introducing some of
the artist that really influence our life with their life changing music. Let us got to know more
about the exclusive hit music featuring people's most choice hip hop and pop music of all time.

Rap is one of the element and distinguished feature of hip hop music. As one of the influence of
the west, Pinoy rap continuously evolving from underground, to streets, up to the mainstream to
rapid stylistic innovations, albums, music video and now rap battles wherein most newbies
within the scene were born, popularly known as flip top. Now here’s the top choice rapper from
the polls we got to our dear listener that will twists your tongue upside down.

SHANTI DOPE

Turn your heads and ready to be 'Nadarang' as he begins to draw his legacy in rap industry. The
spotlight is now on for Sean Patrick Ramos also known as Shanti Dope. He is a well-known
Filipino rapper and songwriter of the present generation. Beginning new as he started writing his
own songs on 2013 following the footstep of some idol local rappers like Francis M., Loonie and
Smugglaz. Remarkably, according to the fans that look up Shanti Dope, one of his unique feature
in is his songs is the manner he delivers it, kind of a story telling. Up until his career blooms as
his famous and viral song' Nadarang', won as Best Rap/Hip Hop Recording on 2018 Awit
Awards. Greatly nominated as well on PMPC Star Awards for Music as the Song of the Year
and he himself also nominated as Rap Artist of the year. Looks like the newbie in his field got it
all as his Album ‘Materyal’ won Rap Album of the Year. In total of 2 awards won and 4
Nominations, such huge achievement on his early career. Reasonably, Filipinos, even the stars,
got their mind 'nadarang' through its mainstream popularity in OPM industry and in some
Philippine top charts.

GLOC-9

Override by his intriguing masterpiece, open your eyes as he shares the story behind our home.

Aristotle Polihisco, known by his stage name ‘Gloc 9’ is an Awit Award Winning Filipino
Rapper and song writer. His fast flowing vocal struggle has made him in the most prominent hip
hop artist in the Philippines. Gloc 9 was as well described by his co-rapper Francis as " a
blacksmith of words and letters and a true Filipino poet". He actually began his career in music
with the gangsta rap group Death Threat and then started to make collaboration of dozen songs
with some music artist including Francis M, Parokya ni Edgar and Ms. Regine Velasquez. Gloc 9
was remarkably known, not just by being the best rapper of his time or the numerous awards he
received, what makes his music unique especially among Filipinos is that it reflects our society
with such idealistic social issues in the current trend such as injustice, corruption, poverty and
promoting patriotism. One of his hit album was the liham at lihim featuring some of his single
like "Sirena", " Magda", and " Takip Silip" which brought a new recognition for him as he tries
to open the eyes of every individual. His latest single actually became the official soundtrack of
2017 MMFF entry " Ang Panday" starring the one and only, Coco Martin.
ABRA

Warning, do not lose yourself for he had his "Gayuma" in him that will make you go crazy for
him.

Introducing one of the top rapper of his generation, ‘Raymond Mikael Camino Abracosa’ in real
life or known as Abra on screen, one of the newest sensation, chic magnet, and the generation's
leading rapper and singer from Pasig City. Here's the catch everyone, the 22-year old man don’t
just rap but also do some grooves and dancing. He gained popularity through rap-contest
"Fliptop battle league" but he hit the goldmine in mainstream success when he released his
single "Gayuma", part of his self-titled debut album. It reached more than 26 million views on
YouTube, and hailed as the highest number generated by any local artist. His other singles are
“Diwata” and “Abrakadabra”. His one of a heck Famous Line with one of his fliptop battle is
“Ikaw ay kapuna-puna mula ulo hanggang paa , pero si Zaito mas malala , kasi mula ulo
mukhang paa”.

Abra, surprisingly begin to rule on the big screen as he became the lead actor of Cinemalaya
2017's critically-acclaimed indie rap film ‘RESPETO’, playing the role of the impoverished, rap-
aspiring Hendrix, who finds himself caught in the midst of a substance struggle on the streets.

After a couple of wins from Respeto (an independent film) in both the national and international
stages. Abra decided to take it up a notch with his newest release “Apoy”.

A dark exploratory look into a somewhat personal commentary on a certain someone’s

“persona”. Released last June 12, 2018, “Apoy” has already garnered a couple of thousand views
(286,833) in total and counting and is already in the top 50 countdown of trending videos in
youtube.

Another added treat for us is the fact that Shanti Dope, one of today’s leading rap artist is
featured on this track. Both of them are passionately engrossed in thwarting whoever’s ego is
being thrown into the fire. As enthralling as the well-crafted lyric is, I still can’t seem to shake
the fact that there’s too much hate into this song.
Violence is seemingly encoded at almost every core of this song, with even amazingly well
crafted and “rhyme-ful”

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Do you also feel the eeiri moment music brings to us? Well, Pop music industry got it all the way
straight to the heart of people. With the soothing feeling with emotional lyrics heats the cold
breeze feelings., Now let's feature some of the most leading pop artist in town.

Sarah

It has been 15 years since Sarah Geronimo was given the title of being the Philippine "Pop-Star
Princess" after winning one of the known talent search hosted by her mentor Ms. Regine
Velasquez. Luckily she won as well in the "Star of A Night" which became the milestone on her
career . Sarah G' career then continuously prosper naturally from her myriad of talent and
participated in various shows on T.V. The pop star was really unstoppable on becoming one of
the award winning singer and actress and even earned nods from local and international award
giving bodies. In September 2003, she released her debut album entitled "Popstar: A Dream
Come True". The album was awarded an astounding sixtuple (6x) platinum award, selling more
than 180,000 copies. She also staged a highly successful first solo concert at the Music Museum
in the same year. "Pop-Star Princess turns into Queen". Sarah's other single became hit also on
some chart like "Kilomentro' Ikot-ikot lang, Imperfectly perfect at Tala" And now the popstar
royalt was back again in the movie screen upon becoming the part of the Movie" Miss Grammy"
with one of the hottest Male actor on town, James Reid. Actually, she personally sing one of the
official track of the movie entitle "Kiss Me...Kiss Me. While filming "Miss Granny" and touring
the Philippines and the other side of the world for "This 15 Me" Geronimo has been winning on
various award giving bodies in Manila. She won three awards at the 2018 MYX Music Awards
including the "Female Artist of the Year" award and was hailed by EdukCircle Awards as the
"Most Influential Actress" for her 2017 film Finally Found Someone.

In November 29, Geronimo was hailed as the Best Pilipino Artist and the Most Popular BAMA
2018 Artist at the 2018 Big Apple Music Awards (BAMA), Geronimo failed to attend the
ceremony held in New York but according to BAMA, the trophies were already sent to
Geronimo. She staged her This 15 Me Laguna concert in Santa Rosa Sports Complex, Laguna
the next day. It was the first ever sold-out local show in the history of the said arena. In
December 23, 2018, she was announced winner at Universal Music Awards 2018 in Warsaw,
Poland with her song "Ganito." She beat more than 200 intries from different countries including
songs by Ed Sheeran, Little Mix, Charlie Puth, Taylor Swift and more. She also bags Popular
Award, while Charles Aznavour won Historic Award. Irrefutably, Sarah really deserves a level
up from a Princess turns into the "Queen of Pop

Asia's Pop Sweetheart

Julie strives hard to go on on her dreams Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose, is known as JAPS to
her followers, who call themselves Julienatics. The 21-year old performer, actress, product
endorser, composer, and recording artist had her first TV experience upon joining Eat Bulaga's
Little Miss Philippines when she was three years old. She entered the business of show when she
joined the singing competition Popstar Kids in 2005 which led her to part of Sugarpop, the
show's spin-off children singing group. The group released two studio albums, Sugar Pop and
Sugar Pop Repackaged and had a show on QTV 11 entitled Planet Q. She made her debut in
acting in 2008 in the afternoon soap Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?

With upcoming shows in Las Vegas, California and New York, Julie Anne San Jose, known for
her daring covers of artists such as Justin Bieber, Sia and Adele is breaking out of her traditional
ballad souly singing style and recording tracks with today's best in EDM, Hip-Hop and R&B. In
August 2012, she released her self-titled debut album which later on received numerous awards
and is now a certified diamond record. Her single, "I'll Be There" remains the only single
certified double platinum, triple platinum and quadruple platinum by the Philippine Association
of the Recording Industry (PARI).

Now, the young generations will go LSS again for the Pop sweetheart sings sweetly her latest
single on stage.

“Asia’s Pop Sweetheart” Julie Anne San Jose recently released her latest album, entitled
Breakthrough. Julie is no stranger to the OPM scene, having garnered the Diamond Record
Award and Triple Platinum Award for her debut and sophomore albums. But with the new sound
she’s going for, the singer said that Breakthrough felt like the perfect word to describe her
evolution as an artist.

Breakthrough still features songs reminiscent of Julie’s previous acoustic records, but this time
with a more R&B, more indie flavor to it. Julie said that she wanted to produce something more
contemporary with this new album, drawing from the likes of Rihanna, Sabrina Claudio, Daniel
Caesar, Miguel, and other international and local artists. For Julie, Breakthrough was really
about finding that new sound, and owning it. It’s all about evolution.
Unlike other singers, Julie is a talented multi-instrumentalist as well, and this helped her a lot
with visualizing how she wanted Breakthrough’s tracks to sound like. Julie said that to write, she
needs accompaniment, or “anything na tutunog”. On days Julie is away from the piano or guitar,
she would use her Garageband app on her phone to sample beats and loops. Eventually, she
comes up with hooks that she then transforms into hit songs.

. She also collaborated with rising artist Fern for the track Down for Me. She said that she really
looks up to musicians like Davis and Fern, and that it was a really humbling experience to have
been able to work with such talented individual.

She deserves in every way to be called Asia’s Pop Sweetheart. However, the singer said she feels
that being given that title is a bit overwhelming. Julie just sees herself as a girl who does what
she loves–to sing and write songs. If she could choose to give herself her own title, Julie said,
“Just Julie…or Simply Julie…or Julie the Singer would be fine. Just call me Julie the Singer.”
Queen of Emotions
You'll know you have discovered a gem when someone’s songs have the power to pierce through
your heart and embrace your being; when he or she is able to put a smile back on your face and
help you have a good cry when you need one.

Moira dela Torre is one such jewel. The singer leaves her listeners suffering from last-song
syndromes (in millennial parlance: “LSS”) every time she performs her trademark “hugot”
songs. With catchy melodies and earnest lyrics matched with her honesty and genuine emotion in
singing, she has already made a mark on the masses’ music consciousness.

After joining the first season of ABS-CBN’s The Voice of the Philippines, dela Torre has kept
her music career’sinto its peak. But before she ultimately shines, she experience to be with the
dim of her darkness.

The 24-year-old singer turned to songwriting as a way to deal with her battle with anorexia, a
result of her being bullied during her teen years.

Not knowing that she had the disorder, or that it was a mental condition to begin with, she
needed an outlet to help her cope with such.

Born into a family of musicians, dela Torre quickly learned the intricacies of songwriting and
arrangement. In fact, at the age of 12, she had written her first song After Your Heart, a God-
oriented tune that talked about understanding one’s purpose and calling in life, rather than just
going with the flow. With interest in making music and armed with a songwriting background, a
big break was bound to happen. It did so when dela Torre caught the interest of Ivory Music that
led to a recording contract for her eponymous debut album Moira in 2014. The tracks in what she
calls her “personal album” include Love Me Instead, Be My Fairytale,

Dela Torre enjoyed mainstream popularity after the movie Camp Sawi, where her song Malaya
served as one of the official soundtracks. It instantly became the anthem of all the
brokenhearted—a song about setting one’s self free in the hope of finding happiness again.

She also made waves online in April when she launched the official music video of her Tagpuan
single, the highlight of which was the surprise proposal she received from boyfriend and now
fiancée Jason Hernandez. Being the hardest song she had ever written, her spoken word-inspired
composition Tagpuan took two years to be finished. Only after meeting Hernandez, dela Torre
finalized it in just a matter of ten minutes. She then came to a realization that the piece she meant
to write as a heartbreak song was actually one about hope. No doubt, it holds a special meaning
to the composer.
After a decade of hard work, multiple covers, endless songwriting sessions, a whole lot of
prayers, a bunch of auditions, and even a few heartbreaks, dela Torre has rightfully carved her
name in the Philippine music industry by proving that she is more than just a singer of “hugot”
songs.

A double congratulations for the newly engage and success as she deserves to be the 'Queen of
Emotion'.

K-Pop Section

Momoland got hit it!

Since 2003, the influence of 'Hallyu' or the oh so called 'Korean wave' made its huge step
particularly to the production of Korean dramas and later on, the invasion of K Pop Groups idols
which infects millions of young Filipinos fan all over the country. Giving their country some
national pride, the Korean entertainment industry continuously extends its vibrant force
internationally. After the appearances of k pop's most prominent group, here comes a new taste
fot an explosive and unexpected comeback for the new rising South Korean female group
Momoland which have been currently trending worldwide with its new dance craze "Bboom
Boom" fonded not just by the kids but also with our fella granny. MOMOLAND's 'Boom Boom'
has created a sensation with their addictive melody and dance moves worldwide and it's no
surprise that it reached the Philippines. Momoland was a group established from the reality show
"Finding Momoland" year 2016 and is now under MLD management who currently released
their new single "Boom"which capture the eyes of everyone, this lead them some to be the 3rd
bestselling K-pop song inAmerica, next to BTS' Mic Drop and DNA. Quickly, Filipinos get a
hold of interest and with this song; something huge happened that came in a form of a little
young boy who went viral on the internet. 4-year-old llyam Augustine Manuel is now the topic
of the town with a clip of him dancing to 'Boom Boom' with moves that is surprising to be
coming from a 4-year-old. The video that was originally uploaded onto Facebook has now over
20M views in just a little more than a week. Netizens are left cooing at how adorable little Ilyam
dancing was with 'Boom Boom.' Another interesting thing was, there's a new group of dancing
inmates in town which hit the song with a boom. It is the detainees in the New Bilibid Prisons
that is not letting the famous Cebu dancing inmates have all the glory, busting out choreographed
dance moves to the tune of the hit song "Bboom, Bboom" by Korean group Momoland during
the NBP's 113th founding anniversary on Tuesday. It is said that the dancing was part of the
NBP's reformation program. The Bilibid inmates spent one month in practicing the number.
Another back-to-back comeback has Momoland just come up. In June, Momoland returned with
their next single, "Baam," and released a music video that featured the group members donning
outfits worn historically by a variety of world cultures. "Since the album's title is Fun to the
World, in order to bring fun to the world, we decided to feature a lot of different looks from
around the world,". The newest music video for “BAAM”, surprised filipino to see that
Momoland featured bits of Filipino culture. Different reactions and commotionsremarked yet
some Filipinos linger proud.

The video actually showcased different cultures from countries like Korea, Egypt, UK, and
Vietnam. The Philippines scene first showed by Nancy, who’s said to be Liza Soberano‘s
lookalike, carrying a small Philippine flag. The backdrop then shows a jeepney with Momoland
written on the top.

Four of the members also danced while wearing basketball jerseys—since Filipinos love this
sport—and just wow! Even our very own baro’t saya. Due to its success, they've bagged various
nominations and awards from different award giving bodies of south Korea particularly to the
previous MAMA In Hongkong where they've won as the new Discovery of the year.

As of writing, “BAAM” is number one on YouTube’s trending page and the video already has
over six million views in the span of two days. We’re willing to bet that this’ll go viral again,
especially since the dance steps are as infectious as “BBoom BBoom.” We’re also waiting on
that dance collab, Liza!
BlackPink in your Area!

Blinkers alert! Make a huge wave as Blank Pink is now ready to soar and meet all the Filipino
blinkers here!

As part of their 2019 world tour, one of the most promising female k-pop idols, BlackPink will
first time, visiting Manila to take their first concert on Mall of Asia Arena on the 2nd day of
February. Featuring some of their songs, they will surely hit you with a boom as if it’s your last
concert ever. Surely, Filipinos are above excited to see them but for the meantime let’s cut the
spoiling and know a little bit something about 'em.
Blackpink is really on their way to the stardom as they reach the top most promising female
Korean pop artist of their time despite of being new. They really set the fire as they've made
history by being the bes k-pop act ever on billboard chart, a female girl group with four
promising young ladies under the management of Y.G. Their first mini album "Square One"
released in 2016 have already been topped on the ITunes World wide Album and Worldwide
Top Songand the first korean group to gain over a half billion views on YouTube. Another oh so!
moment for the is when their debut song "Whistle" received pak in less than 24 hours after it
released and became op on ITune Chary in note than one country. Blackpink did really caught an
apple from the eye of both Korean and International blinkers. Dominating several charts
including the world digital song sale chart of 2016 with its single "Boombayah" , "Playing with
Fire" "As if its your last" remarkably surpassd BTS even without stateside appearance. And now
they are ready to hit your area as they've released a new album entitled "square up" which gai
nominations in the 2018 MAMA Awards in Hongkong. Its album includes single like "ddu-dd-
ddu and Forever Young". This year’s album's concept are to " just stick together", and "prepare
to fight" with conveyed message of "let's stand up to the challenge" and even became more
fiercer than ever covered with so much luxury. Nonetheless, they did stand up to their name as
not just being pretty as pink but with fiercer and great talent as well. What are you blinking for?
Go and get your lightstick now and be forever young with them on February!

Behind The Scene " Bulletproof Boys" in New York

"They call me artist! They call me idol!" Absolutely BTS is not just an artist but an idol to their
millions of army worldwide who walks with them as they make a huge wave in the international
music. Having the most number of fans with biggest funbased, Filipinos can't get a hold of their
excitement as BTS releases their new album. Bangtan Boys known as BTS is a seven member
male K-pop group under the BigHit Entertainment. Throughout their journey to fame, it was
never been easy but hardship became their strength. With their new album "Love
Yourself:Tears" became huge mainstream not just in Korea but as well in U.S with its lead single
"Fake love" which debuted no.1 on the U.S Billboard 20 even breaking the YouTube record as
the most watch music video in 24 hours with its single "Idol" , part of Love Yourself Album and
winning the beat selling album at Korea's Gain Music Chart. Actually, BTS' Love yourself debut
isn't just a title, but "it is the most beautiful moment in life" that after falling in love, boys and
even girls learn through hardships and pain , to love themselves first. After the 2018 MAMA in
Hongkong, BTS were able to conquer it on stage with a blast as they became the 'Artist of the
Year'. Now another chapter of their life has opened as new opportunities was also given to them
BTS was known as the first k-pop group to be invited in America's Music Award. . Aside from
multiple prestige awards, BTS were able to go to New York not just for vacation, but as a guest
to several known New York Shows like Ellen and Jimmy, even gaining a largaer Army, and the
most promising moment of their life is when they've invited to be one of the speaker in UNICEF.
Not just that, they even received a congratulatory message from the president. Now, they will
stand again to face another year with much of surprises , with another milestone of being the
candidate for the nomination in Grammy Awards! Listen up, wanna know a fact? Did you know
whar country’s coming in first place, with the most official ARMYs in the world and making
up a staggering 21% of all BTS fans,? Absolutely right! It is the Philippines! So its not
unbelievable, with their influence, that these boys really has place in every hearts of Filipino
Army.

Morissette

Amon became a recording artist of Star Music in early 2014 and released her first album. A self-
titled album called Morissette, in March 2015. She was tagged as "The Next Big Diva".[1][2]
She officially became part of ABS-CBN' s Sunday afternoon show, ASAP, in January 2014, and
introduced as one of the "Homegrown Divas", which ultimately became ASAP's "Birit Queens".

Morissette, later on, earned the label "Asia's Phoenix" after her performance at the 14th Asia
Song Festival in Busan, South Korea on September 24, 2017, to represent the Philippines.
Darren Espanto , former 'The Voice Kids' alumni is now heading to the stardom as he is ending
2017 with a blast after notching two platinum record awards for his solo albums and also for
becoming this year’s most decorated recording artist at the recently-concluded Awit Awards.

At the 30th edition of Awit Awards held on Nov. 26 at the KIA Theater, Darren was the biggest
winner among other outstanding OPM artists, composers and producers. He bagged six major
awards including Best New Male Artist, Favorite Song, Favorite Album, Favorite Record, and
Favorite Male Artist. He also walked home with the Best Selling Album trophy for his solo
record, Be With Me.

And just when we thought that all these recognitions already highlighted his music career this
year, the teen singer’s 2014 self-titled album has been certified double platinum after it sold over
30,000 copies. At the same time, his multi-awarded 2016 sophomore release, Be With Me, was
certified gold and platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) for
selling more than 15,000 units.

Darren dedicated his awards to all of his fans who continuously follow his journey from winning
the inaugural season of ABS-CBN’s The Voice Kids in 2014 up to this day when he’s trying to
explore other facets of his career. This year, he also launch his own style of rendition of the song
'Dying Inside' which became the official soundtrack of (name ng movie).

What are the sounds that make up the hit charts of Philippine pop music these days? Well, here
are the names that are usually found

Aside from known established bands like Up Dharma Down, Grace Note or Silent Sanctuary and
Itchy Worms that still appear from time to time, there are now also new stars to reckon with and
these artists truly turned local music upside down this year and in the process, perhaps saved an
entire industry. Ben&Ben,This Band, and a recent addition indie band December Avenue.

Many were surprised over December Avenue’s swift rise in the charts with one hit single after
another these past few months. But actually, this band has been around for quite a while, 10
years at the very least. The boys from the UST Conservatory of Music, Zel Bautista on vocals
and guitar, Jem Manuel on lead guitar, Gelo Cruz on keyboards, Don Gregorio on bass and Jet
Danao on drums were talented reliables that seemed to be always on the periphery of stardom.
Back then, the rule was go ahead and watch, if you see their name on the marquee. You are
assured of great music and a good time.
December Avenue is still the same band but is now a hitmakers. From the Eroplanong Papel and
Dahan of some years ago, they have now gone on to major sellers like Bulong, Kahit Di Mo
Alam, Sa Ngalan Ng Pag-ibig and certainly one of today’s biggest hits, Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw,
featuring Moira Dela Torre. And how did they do this? By being the true romantic Pinoys that
they really are.

There is no gimmickry with the sound of December Avenue. Their music is pop rock of the light
kind that echoes early Manila Sound. It is sweet and simple with lyrics that express familiar
sentiments. A title like Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw could have come from Mike Velarde or in later
times from George Canseco. There is no way that those hugot filled lyrics and matching video
will not resonate with today’s Pinoy listeners. Trite, old, too emotional? But very real and
December Avenue served up the package refreshed in its own style and created a future classic

With lots of independent artists conquering our local music scene, it is hard to ignore the fact that
their songs swiftly invading our feelings so hard. Surelly, this folk will be the perfect example of
music makers that would make us say, "Hinay hinay naman. Sapul na sapul eh."

Mellow tunes with tremendous lyrics are what Ben&Ben offers us. Basically, they have
whatever you wanted to hear at every moment. Absolutely, Ben&Ben's songs not just hit the top
charts but taught us love, patience, pain, and of course, hope.