If you're filipino or a fan of boxing, then you know that Manny "The Pacman" Pacquiao, the fighting pride of the Philippines, brutalized Oscar De La Hoya in Saturday's extremely hyped Dream Match. While I would have liked to see a K.O., Manny dominated for 8 solid rounds and remains the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. Although the match was a complete blowout, it meant a lot to filipinos across the globe and Manny is probably the most famous filipino since ... well Marcos. I have to admit, it was kind of crazy to see the Philippines national anthem sung on American television. So in celebration of Manny's victory, I recognized the contribution that Filipino-Americans have been making to hip-hop since the very beginning.
Tune in to YO! KALX Raps! on Dec. 22 for a review of 2008 hip-hop releases before we hit the holidays.
Show 4 Playlist - Filipinos in Hip-Hop
8 December 2008
- Giant Panda - “T.K.O.,” Fly School Reunion
- Mic Break - The Rocky Orchestra, "Gonna Fly Now," Rocky
- Black Eyed Peas - “Bebot,” Monkey Business
- Joe Bataan - “Rap-O Clap-O,” Mestizo
- N*E*R*D - “Don’t Worry About It,” Fly Or Die
- Native Guns - “Champion,” Barrel Men
- Mic Break - DJ Q-Bert, "Cosmic Assassins," Wave Twisters
- Mix Master Mike - “Can of Kick Ass,” Anti-Theft Device
- Fortilive - “24 Seven,” We Out Here
- Blue Scholars - “27,” BUTTER&GUN$ E.P.
- Dilated Peoples - “DJ Babu in Deep Concentration,” Neighborhood Watch
- Mic Break - Beat Junkies, Volume 2
- DJ Jester the Filipino Fist - “Track 3,” River Walk Riots
