Mar 06 2009
a CONDOLENCE to the MAGALONA’s
A while ago,i was shocked about the news flash on TV where it features about the sudden death of PHILIPPINE’S KING OF RAP “FRANCIS MAGALONA” or much known as “FRANCIS M”,shot to national fame with his 1990 album “Yo!” and the hit song “Mga Kababayan Ko” (My Countrymen), in which he urged fellow Filipinos to be proud of their heritage, work hard and strive for a better life.
His 1992 album “Rap Is FrancisM” tackled the Philippines’ many problems, including illegal drugs and political instability, making Magalona one of the most politically conscious voices of his generation.
He also appeared on the popular TV variety show “Eat Bulaga.” One of the show’s hosts, Vic Sotto, announced that Magalona died Friday in a Manila hospital while undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Magalona also used to be a VJ on MTV Asia.
