On January 31, rap artist Crazy as Pinoy member Bassilyo considered his talent in hip-hop music as a gift from God.
At the media event for the Blvck Summer Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Bassilyo explained that the melody and lyrics he creates as a rap artist come naturally to him.
“Para sa akin, gift of God din. Hindi lang siya basta skills. Kasi ako, para sa akin, ‘yung mga melody or mga ‘yung mga lyrics, bigla na lang ‘yan pumapasok sa akin eh ng hindi ko alam kung saan nanggagaling.”
However, he acknowledged the need for hardwork in honing his craft.
“Pero, bukod doon sa bigay na talent sa akin, doon naman papasok ‘yung skills na kailangan mong aralin, kailangan mong halukayin lahat kung ‘yun ang gusto mo.”
He then voiced his views about the longevity of people who dabble in hip-hop music or rap.
“So ‘yung iba na nakikuso lang at hindi na naging uso ang rap, hindi sila tatagal. Pero, para sa amin na mga tunay na rapper, mula bata hanggang sa mamatay kami, rapper kami.”
He also shared his opinion on the recent rise of hip-hop music, especially with the younger generations.
“Ako ang masasabi ko po diyan, kasi tayo, dahil bukas–may internet, naririnig natin ‘yung mga usong kanta sa ibang bansa. ‘Yung iba ginagaya nila, so siyempre, ‘yun ‘yung naririnig ng mga kabataan pero bago ‘yun may mga rapper na rin naman sa atin, mga old-school rapper.
“Na-adopt ‘yun ng mga bata na naglalakihan na siguro hanggang maisip nila na, ‘Uy, rap, di ba masaya, masigla, at maganda naman sa pandinig natin.’ So tingin ko ‘yun ang naging dahilan.”
As for their upcoming music festival, BLVCK Entertainment, in cooperation with Rekta Sa Kayle, launches the Blvck Summer Festival this April 13, 2024, from 9 AM at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.
The festival features performances from over 30 artists, including Rico Blanco, Sandwich, Franco, December Avenue, Al James, Flow G, Omar Baliw, Allison Shore, Nobita, Kiyo, Gins and Melodies, Crazy as Pinoy, Smugglaz, Carm, 6ENSE, Blvck Flowers, Blvck Purple, O-Side Mafia, and more surprise performers.
Attendees can purchase the tickets via RektaSaKalye.com or the official Shopee and Lazada pages of Rekta Sa Kalye and on SM Tickets soon.
Tickets prices range from P3,500 (VIP), P2,200 (Gold), and P1,000 (General Admission) with promo rate announcements on Blvck Entertainment and Rekta Sa Kalye social media pages – P2,850 (VIP), P1,700 (Gold), P700 (General Admission).
