Loonie was just a name that was floating around in various local hip-hop forums and YouTube before his group Stick Figgas got its first big break after releasing their debut album under 6000 Goonz entitled Critical Condition. His crisp delivery, extensive vocabulary, impeccable cadence and thought-provoking rhymes entangled in cryptic metaphors and turns of phrase set him apart from the usual Filipino rapper. Being FrancisM's closest apprentice didn't hurt either. Having been the Man From Manila's hypeman for 6 years helped him penetrate different markets and trained him to be versatile in both English and Tagalog. His lyrics' brutal honesty gets most of its appeal by delving into subject matters that are regarded by most people as taboo. His blunt take on society, commercialism, ignorance, politics and even religion may be a bit too edgy for today's saturated mainstream radio but it just may be what the local hip-hop scene needs: A voice to represent an entire generation of Filipino kids who are not afraid to speak their minds and question authority.

After a successful album from his group StickFiggas, Loonie has pushed local lyricism to new heights by recording verses in both English and Tagalog, gaining rep as a battle Emcee at numerous local battles, and all taking it in stride. Crowned as 2004's Power 108 Emcee Battle Champion, nominated for Rookie of the Year at the first Philippine Hiphop Awards and Rapper of the Year at consequent awardings and finally taking home his first "Boombox" at the third Awards Show as Co-Producer for Critical Condition (with DiCE of Mobbstarr), this Figga has had major hype leading up to the release of his first solo effort. Now, in 2009, Loonie gears up for his first solo album. Local Hiphop Heads have credited him as the "Lebron James" to Francis M's "Michael Jordan" ---Source: http://www.myspace.com/loonieismarlon

October's Best Rap Contest & Jskeelz Birthday Bash

When: October 22, 2009 (Thursday) @ 8 PM

Where: Red Carpet Bar (formerly Metro Malate Bar), J. Bocobo St., Malate, Manila (Front of Robinsons Ermita)

Entrance: 100 with free 187 Mobstaz CD Album

Qouta: 200 for Group Category; 100 for Freestyle Category

Prize: Winner Takes All

Title: You Don't Know Me
Artist: SNRG (i.Speak, L.A.Stone)
Written by: SNRG (i.Speak, L.A.STone)
Directed by: Michael "Syke" Dolero

Special thanks to: Thea Kriegl, Filipino Pictures, John Abellanosa, Alan Tecson, Aslie Aslanian.

Posted by: Dolero
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5wg0KO13t4

Pinoy Republic is formed by members of the group LEGIT MISFITS and 4 EAST FLAVA
which have been known as one of the pioneers of the Philippine Hip-Hop Movement. The
group started last December 2008 and has released a compilation album entitled “Juan
Republic” that features underground artist under their own independent label which is
distributed by Aeon Records/Synergy Records. Now they are releasing their self debut
album under PolyEast /EMI Records.

Pinoy Republic’s repertoire varies from tagalog to english rap and r&b music. They have
crafted a different vibe that distinctly defines the future of Filipino rap industry. Pinoy
Republic does not only write music that the mass can relate to but they also promote
patriotism, freedom of speech, human rights, camaraderie, importance of family and social
awareness.
Members:
Jhego Catabay - Jhego is a former partner of Dash Calzado from the group Legit
Misifits who have brought the hit songs Jabonnga and Air tsinelas. He is also known as
Felix Bakat during his solo days. Now he is one the composers for the group. Currently
Jhego is employed as the Label Manager for Pinoy Republic Records and is an active
member of FILSCAP. A happy family man of 4 children that exerts 200% effort in providing
his family needs.