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The Master Rapper Francis Magalona

10/4/2011

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October 4 is the day a great Filipino artist was born. Francis Michael Durango Magalona, also know as Kiko, FrancisM, the Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila is celebrating his birthday today. After his contribution to our culture and arts, especially to the music industry, this is the time to thank and remember again Kiko. 
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Maraming salamat sa pagbahagi ng inyong talento at pagpukaw sa mga Pilipino gamit ang iyong musika. 

Kiko pioneered the Pinoy Rock. He continued to inspired every young Filipino through his music. But more on being a rapper/musician, Kiko is a well-known devotee of arts.  He is a photographer and a member of the Camera Club of the Philippines and was latter received critical acclaim for his photographs. He is also the founder of the clothing line FrancisM Clothing Co. (FMCC) which is known of its Three Stars and a Sun brand. His designs truly show a Filipino pride.

March 6, 2009 when Kiko died after he was diagnosed of acute myeloid leukemia. 

Francis M.


Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream. He was credited for having pioneered the merging of rap with Pinoy rock, becoming a significant influence to artists in that genre as well. He was also a television host on MTV Asia and Channel V Philippines and on noontime variety television show Eat Bulaga! Magalona died seven months after being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. Magalona was later awarded a posthumousPresidential Medal of Merit. The award's citation noted that it had been given “for his musical and artistic brilliance, his deep faith in the Filipino and his sense of national pride that continue to inspire us.” 


Honors and Legacy

Magalona would ultimately be cited not just the "King of Philippine rap" but also "The Father of Pinoy Hip Hop". Magalona's contributions to the genre have been featured in several international hip hop publications including the All Music Guide to Hip-Hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap and Hip-Hop (2003) published by Backbeat Books; as well as the May 2004 issue of the U.S.-based publicationThe Source. He was also given the Pioneer Hall of Fame Award by Empire Entertainment at the 1st Annual Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards in 2005.

Magalona was the recipient of the MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards Generations Award in 2006 "in recognition of his career that has spanned decades and broken boundaries, and for his music which continues to inspire generations of artists and music fans both here and abroad." He was the second person so honored, the first having been singer Gary Valenciano at the 2005 rites.

On March 18, 2009, the Philippine Government - through the efforts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts -- recognized Magalona with by awarding him a posthumous Presidential Medal of Merit. The award's citation noted that it had been given “for his musical and artistic brilliance, his deep faith in the Filipino and his sense of national pride that continue to inspire us.” 

Several supporters of Magalona launched a online petition to award him, the Order of National Artist, which is the highest recognition for Philippine artists. However, nominations for the National Artist award will have to be done after three years as nominations for the order are closed.

His daughter Maxene has indicated that she intends to continue Magalona's projects, including his The Sickos Project album with Buendia, and a documentary about his battle with cancer. The young actress stated: "We will coordinate with the people he had been working with, [...] I understand that Papa is a big part of history."

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