Filipino Rappers
List of the Top Rappers from Philippines
As Filipino rappers like Gloc-9, Francis Magalona, Andrew E., Bassilyo, and a handful of others helped pioneer a music scene for today’s generation of Filipino hip hop artists, rap music in this Southeast Asian country has been on a rise since the 1990s.
Although you may not think it, Filipino hip hop music is the biggest music genre throughout the Philippines with at times the genre being referred as “Pinoy Hip Hop.” It is largely believed that the Philippines was the first Asian country to adopt hip hop music from the United States and helped bring its appeal to the rest of Asia, solidifying it as an important genre for Filipino musicians and artists.
The proclaimed “founder” of Filipino hip hop music is Francis Magalona, who is one of the first Filipino rappers to release a hip hop album, titled “Yo!” in 1990, which featured both English and Filipino rap songs. This gained Magalona fame across Asia, and the rapper went on to win 2 Awit awards, which are prestigious awards given to artists by the Philipine Association of the Record Industry, alongside becoming the host of MTV Asia.
A big name in Pinoy music currently is Gloc-9, who has been active within the Filipino hip hop scene since the early 2000’s. He is regarded as one of the best Filipino rappers of all-time, and is credited as being one of the most important artists with regards to bringing the genre of hip hop to Asia. He first began in rap group “Death Threat”, whose relatable songs about poverty and injustice in the Philippines made them a household name throughout the country.
In conclusion, it is clear to see that the Philippines as a nation take great pride in their identity and culture, and are immensely proud of the success that Filipino rappers have had in breaking out into mainstream music charts, garnering them fans from across the world.
Top 20 Filipino Rappers
1. Flow G
Watch on Youtube: Flow G and follow on Instagram: @Flow G
2. Al James
Watch on Youtube: Al James and follow on Instagram: @Al James
3. Shanti Dope
Watch on Youtube: Shanti Dope and follow on Instagram: @Shanti Dope
4. Gloc-9
Watch on Youtube: Gloc-9 and follow on Instagram: @Gloc-9
5. Because
Watch on Youtube: Because and follow on Instagram: @Because
6. kiyo
Watch on Youtube: kiyo and follow on Instagram: @kiyo
7. Lo Ki
Watch on Youtube: Lo Ki and follow on Instagram: @Lo Ki
8. Bugoy Na Koykoy
Watch on Youtube: Bugoy Na Koykoy and follow on Instagram: @Bugoy Na Koykoy
9. Nik Makino
Watch on Youtube: Nik Makino and follow on Instagram: @Nik Makino
10. Bosx1ne aka Honcho
Watch on Youtube: Bosx1ne and follow on Instagram: @Bosx1ne
11. Ron Henley
Watch on Youtube: Ron Henley and follow on Instagram: @Ron Henley
12. Shehyee
Watch on Youtube: Shehyee and follow on Instagram: @Shehyee
13. CLR
Watch on Youtube: CLR and follow on Instagram: @CLR
14. OMAR BALIW
Watch on Youtube: OMAR BALIW and follow on Instagram: @OMAR BALIW
15. Ghetto Gecko
Watch on Youtube: Ghetto Gecko and follow Instagram: @Ghetto Gecko
16. Pricetagg
Watch more on Youtube: Pricetagg and follow on Instagram: @Pricetagg
17. Smugglaz
Watch on Youtube: Smugglaz and follow on Instagram: @Smugglaz
18. WAIIAN
Watch on Youtube: WAIIAN and follow on Instagram: @WAIIAN
19. Guddhist Gunatita
Watch on Youtube: Guddhist Gunatita and follow on Instagram: @Guddhist Gunatita
20. Raf Davis
Watch more on Youtube: Raf Davis and follow on Instagram: @Raf Davis
Honorable Mention Filipino Rappers:
– VVS Collective Youtube: VVS Collective and Instagram: @VVS Collective
– LExus Youtube: LExus and Instagram: @Lexus
– Kris Delano Youtube: Kris Delano and Instagram: @Kris Delano
– Zargon Youtube: Zargon and Instagram: @Zargon
– mac mafia Youtube: mac mafia and Instagram: mac mafia
– Owfuck Youtube: Owfuck and Instagram: @Owfuck
– M Zhayt Youtube: M Zhayt and Instagram: @M Zhayt
– JR Crown Youtube: JR Crown and Instagram: @JR Crown
– OJ River Youtube: OJ River and Instagram: @OJ River
– shortone Youtube: shortone and Instagram: @shortone
– Nobrvnd Youtube: Nobrvnd and Instagram: @Nobrvnd
– Apekz Youtube: Apekz and Instagram: @Apekz
– Henyong Makata Youtube: Henyong Makata and Instagram: @Henyong Makata
– Third Flo Youtube: Third Flo and Instagram: @Third Flo
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*Unofficial Order. The more popular artists that have a combination of the most followers, streams, and views are near the top.
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