After a successful 7 city tour of the US with Rivermaya, INTRoVOYS, and True Faith, it’s CANADA’s turn to have their house rocked as Rap Icon Gloc-9 and Rap Phenom Shantidope are all set to bring to the Great White North their brand of music.
Gloc-9 started touring abroad in 2018 and has successfully conquered the stages of various venues in the US, Canada, and Dubai, just to name a few.
This year’s tour schedule is extra special as Gloc-9 wishes to celebrate and give back to his loyal fans of his 25 year career.
Prepare for an ultimate thrill show as Vamos Philippines stage their very first halloween music festival titled Halloween Howlers Manila to be held at the Circuit Makati Grounds on October 31.
This year, ten thousand souls will gather to haunt Halloween with local artists such as Bamboo, Gloc-9, Mayonnaise, ShantiDope, Magnus Haven, Nik Makino, Ron Henley and biggest DJs Marc Marasigan, Patty Tiu, Katsy Lee, and X-Factor!
Halloween Howlers Manila is the next biggest haunting and rocking destination! Experience Haunted House, BMX, Skate Park and Hiphop Dance Competitions, and win over P90,000 in prizes for the Best Halloween Costume!
This October, we’re bound to celebrate the thriving Filipino youth of today who love to break barriers, grind for a better living, and hustle in spite of the daily challenges. A reason why Universal Records Philippines, co-presented with Maya and in partnership with Robinsons Malls is proud to announce this event aptly called “Young Blood”, a really rad mall event that caters to the young, relentless, and solid Filipino music fans.
This event will be headlined by some of the most sought-after OPM hip-hop act artists of today, taking place this October 8, 2022 at Robinsons Manila. “Young Blood” will also showcase some really fun activities for fans. There will be interactive games on stage before the show proper and expect a tattoo and piercing booths.
Of course, gracing the event is a solid line-up of entertaining hip-hop artists the local youth look up to nowadays.
Expect explosive performances from Hero, Yuridope, and the Rap Phenom himself Shanti Dope, who recently dropped the anthemic song “Maya” that depicts the angst of the young generation who’s never shy to hustle all day. The said track now has over 1.5 million streams on Spotify while its official music video has over 4 million views on YouTube.
Fans can get an exclusive event pass by downloading the Rmalls+ App from the Apple App Store or Google Play! Limited passes only so it’s a first-come, first-served basis only. Check out the official EVENT PAGE HERE now and click GOING. Show starts at 4pm! Huge shoutout to our official venue partner Robinsons Malls and event co-presenter Maya! #YoungBlood
“Parang si Rihanna, babae pero hustla ayaw mo sa drama, gusto mo sa gangsta,”
Time and time again, Shanti Dope always comes up with dazzling wordplay, spectacular verses, and gorgeous rap flow. But you haven’t seen it all. He’s once again ready to showcase the hacks and tricks that he rolled up his sleeves.
Presenting the Rap Phenom’s latest offering called “Tricks”, a song that revels in one’s need of an emotional connection and even magnetic sexual attraction towards someone that might develop into something more. Co-written by Lester Paul Vano, “Tricks” is Shanti Dope’s punchy take on an easygoing yet more mature manner of delivering his perspectives and storytelling prowess. It’s tightly metered and packed with lush beats too. While he uses some vulgarities while unraveling the narrator’s story, he weaves it in such an artistically powerful way, leaving listeners awestruck with this new set of “tricks.”
Another triumphant feat for the young Rap Phenom is the fact that he actually raps and sings his own chorus this time around. In fact, it’s his first time to do it for this track and it further proves that he’s ready to bolster his versatility as an artist. Its official lyric video easily gained over 100,000 views on YouTube in just a day.
“Tricks” is now out on all digital platforms under Universal Records Philippines and is part of New Music Friday Philippines playlist on Spotify.
“Kumusta?” or “How are you?” is always a welcome question amongst friends. It’s an ice breaker for what would be the start of the conversation or a soothing acknowledgement to someone going through tough times.
Written in collaboration with Flow G, Shanti Dope’s latest release with the title “Kamusta” touches on a very delicate topic — depression. Depression is a serious matter and we’ve lost many young and very talented lives because of this mental health issue.
Photo by Danilo Factor
It comes as a surprise that with Shanti Dope and Flow G’s persona as hip-hop artists such a topic can be an inspiration for a song; which only goes to show how well-rounded individuals they are and not just an echo for grunt and angst. In terms of the lyrics, the two rappers were able to bring up the important discussion regarding mental wellness and helped in the stigma of suffering from depression being removed, in their own special way.
If someone with depression does not find God for solace, a family member or a friend can help with the continued reassurance that help is always available. All it takes is to say, “Kamusta?” “Meron bang nakakubli sa likod ng ‘yong ngiti at kutitap ng iyong mga mata? Mabigat ba sa dibdib ‘pag laging pinipigilang sabihin ang iyong nadarama? Di mo gustong malaman ng mundo ang kahinaan mo Kung wala kang malapitan, Pwede mo akong sabihan.”
Photo by Danilo Factor
“Kamusta” will be available on all streaming platforms under Universal Records Philippines. The music video was directed by Jeremy Lim of Blck Mrkt.
Two superstars in Pinoy hiphop industry, Gloc-9 and Shanti Dope took the center-stage as they brought the hiphop scene to Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila last April 2, 2022. The show was attended by their loyal fans as well as hiphop personalities such as Al James, Honcho, Omar Baliw, Yuridope, and Douglas Brock of DougBrock TV. The event was produced by Ultimate Shows Inc. in partnership with Asintada Management & Prod. Inc.
Up-and-coming hip-hop act Hero warmed up the show. Asintada’s newest artist performed his “44 Bars” LIVE for the first time, famous Gloc-9 challenge which was viral from last year.
Second to perform in Rapsody was Loir. She was joined by Guddhi$t on-stage to perform “Umaga” on-stage. Despite of technical problems, Loir serenaded the audience with her 2021 single, “Anino ng Kahapon” with her guitar and her majestic voice.
Next on stage is JKris. He gave RnB twist on the show. He sang his latest released single, “Hirayo”, a Waray word which is “Malayo” in Tagalog (Far Away in English). He also performed his cover of Ogie Alcasid’s hit “Sa Kanya” which was written by Ito Rapadas.
Shanti Dope came next and he rocked the stage. The crowd saw Shanti Dope performed backed with a full band set-up for the first time, which he usually performing with back-up DJ during pre-pandemic shows. The rap phenom performed his biggest hits from “Materyal”, “Normalan”, “Amatz”, shared stage with HellMerry for the song “Loaded”, and a back to back crowd favorite songs “Nadarang” & “Mau”
Shanti Dope ended his set performing “Shantidope” with Gloc-9 on-stage, introducing the hiphop maestro to Rapsody crowd. Fans roared in cheers when Gloc-9 took the stage.
It was a special set for Gloc-9 as 2022 marks his 25th year in music industry. Gloc-9 started his set with 2016 single “Hoy”. Gloc-9 was backed up with Asintada singing sensation, Lirah during his set. Hits after hits as the “Makata sa Pinas” treated fans by performing his timeless hits such as “Hari ng Tondo”, “Lando”, “Simpleng Tao”, “Upuan”, “Sumayaw Ka” which made the fans danced in their seats. He also performed the crowd requested song “Sirena” on the show. Fans got a chance to photo-op with Gloc-9 himself as he came down to the audience while performing his hits.
Gloc-9 ends his set by performing Francis M hit Kaleidscope World along with Shanti Dope, Loir, JKris, and Hero on stage.
After two years of lockdowns, it was a great comeback show for Filipino hip-hop scene. No complicated stage production, the night was filled with their pure talents & music.
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Special thanks to Asintada Management & Productions Inc.
Hip-hop superstars Gloc-9 and Shanti Dope will be headlining Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort World Manila to be held on April 2, 2022. The show will also feature performance by JKris, Hero, & Loir.
Live performances have returned to the country’s premier lifestyle and entertainment destination, Resorts World Manila (RWM) in a big way. The hip hop rap concert ‘RAPSODY’ is expected to gather hip hop and rap die-hards in droves to the award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater stage on April 2, Saturday, 8pm, featuring two of the Philippines’ greatest rap artists of all time, Gloc-9 and Shanti Dope.
Rapsody Gloc-9 & Shanti Dope April 2, 2022 – 8pm Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila
Shanti Dope is extending his winning streak this 2022 with the explosive release of “Amen”, his brand-new single featuring Pricetagg.
The young Rap Phenom and the prominent battle rap emcee put their heads together for this angsty track with a soaring flow, explaining that no matter how hard the grind is, you should just trust the process and grow.
Here in “Amen”, both Shanti Dope and Pricetagg tried to experience various lyrical styles and proved that they are unmistakably strong game-changers for the genre. The song follows his previously released single “Loaded” and both will be part of his upcoming EP which will be out this month!
In support of the soaring single’s release, Shanti Dope released its official music video, out now on the Universal Records Philippines’ YouTube channel.
The music video sees the two rappers as two Ilustrados from the Spanish colonial period. While performing their verses, they mingle with army generals, along with fellow high-profile and educated Filipinos in a 19th century-style banquet. It is directed by Jeremy Lim. “Amen” MV went straight to #28 on trending for music on YouTube hours after it was released.
Shanti Dope drops another surprise single to start the month of October with such sick beats and rhythm. In this new track featuring the up-and-coming artist, HELLMERRY, Shanti gives us a glimpse of what it is like to live a successful life loaded with all that they have ever dreamed of. Since Shanti entered the industry half a decade ago, it has been a crazy fast ride to the top for him. At such a young age, he has been leaving very distinct marks in the local and international music scene.
For Shanti who has been creating hits after hits, this ride to success ain’t slowing down anytime soon. In 2018, Disney star Sabrina Carpenter teamed up with the young rap star for “Almost Love.” Following this success, his most-talked about single “Amatz” – a song that made quite a headline when it was first released in 2019, reached international fame when it was featured in the premiere season of Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier earlier this year. Just months after this headline, this same song continued to add laudation among his many milestones as it emerged in Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales Chart on number 10.
Get ready for “Peel Mo, Panalo Promo sa Coke Studio” as it combines good music with good vibes in time for the Holidays.
Must-watch is the weekly draw, where select COKE STUDIO PH performers are tasked to draw the winners in between good doses of their latest and biggest hits.
Featured in the weekly draw are crowd favourites and COKE STUDIO PH regulars, including KZ Tandingan, Moira dela Torre, Shanti Dope, and December Avenue who were all part of the season 2 lineup. Making her return is the Pop Princess herself, Sarah Geronimo, whose collaboration with This Band made waves during the third season; while Unique Salonga joins the COKE STUDIO PH line-up for the first-time. Meanwhile, Sam Concepcion, also a season 2 crowd favourite, returns this year as host.
Topping the good line-up of performers are the huge prizes in store: 10 winners will get P50,000 each week, while one million pesos will be at stake as grand prize for the raffle draw on the last episode.
To join, buy any COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES product with a yellow cap (this includes Coke regular, Coke No Sugar, Royal Tru Lemon and Tru Orange and Sprite); head to COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES Facebook Messenger; and input the code found behind the label.
Episodes will be posted weekly in the COKE STUDIO PH channel on YouTube, with new episodes dropping every Saturday at 4 pm from September to December 2020.
