Francis Magalona

Francis Magalona (1964–2009), also known as Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and television host who helped establish Filipino-language hip-hop.

Yo!: Francis Magalona’s 1990 debut album, which helped establish Filipino-language rap. Its release introduced his blend of hip-hop and Filipino themes.
Philippine hip-hop: Hip-hop music and culture developed in the Philippines, including locally rooted rap styles. Magalona became one of the movement’s defining early artists.
Gloc-9: A Filipino rapper known for rapid, technically intricate delivery and socially engaged lyrics. He represents a later generation of Filipino rappers influenced by Magalona’s precedent.
OPM: Original Pilipino Music, a broad label for popular music created by Filipino artists. Magalona’s recordings became a landmark within Filipino popular music.
Mga Kababayan: A 1990 Francis Magalona song that addresses Filipinos as compatriots. The song made national identity central to his early rap.
Pinoy rap: Rap music made in the Philippines, often using Filipino languages and local themes. His Filipino-language songs helped make this style prominent.
Eraserheads: A Filipino rock band that became one of the country’s most popular acts in the 1990s. Magalona collaborated with the band, including on the song “Kaleidoscope World.”
Filipino nationalism: A political and cultural movement emphasizing Filipino identity, sovereignty, and collective belonging. His patriotic lyrics made national belonging a recurring hip-hop subject.
Kaleidoscope World: A 1995 Francis Magalona song advocating unity across social and cultural differences. Its inclusive message became one of his most enduring legacies.
Andrew E.: A Filipino rapper and actor known for popularizing comedic and dance-oriented rap. His contemporaneous success shows the range of early Filipino rap.

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EraserheadsRelated: His appearance on the Eraserheads song “Funky Monks” connected the band with Filipino hip-hop.