Alaric Riam Yuson founded the FlipTop Battle League in 2010, establishing it as the first and largest professional rap battle conference in the Philippines. Inspired by prominent Western rap battle leagues such as Grind Time Now, King of the Dot, and Don’t Flop, which emerged around 2008, FlipTop became a major influence in the global growth of rap battle culture and helped inspire the creation of battle leagues worldwide. With that in mind, here is a list of the top 10 FlipTop rap battle executives in the Philippines.
10 Best Filipino Fliptop Rap Battle Emcees
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Bassilyo
Lordivino Ignacio, better known as Bassilyo, was born on December 11, 1977 (age 48), and is a Filipino rapper. Bassilyo draws inspiration from the character Basilio in the novel Noli Me Tangere. Additionally, Bassilyo occasionally showcases his acting skills.During the early 1990s, as Hip-hop blossomed in the Philippines, Lordivino “Deyb” Ignacio (aka Bassilyo) emerged as a notable figure. He was a member of the rap group Crazy as Pinoy, known for its strong performance in the local hip-hop scene and its participation in the “Rap-public of the Philippines” contest on Eat Bulaga! in 2002.
Singles
2013: “Lord Patawad.”
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J-Skeelz
Roberto Boy Paos, known as J-Skeelz in the Philippines, is a Filipino battle rapper from Tondo, Manila. With a catalog of 12 battles, J-Skeelz has made a notable impact on the rap battle scene.
Hometown: Tondo, Manila
Reppin’: 187 Mobstaz | 91 Production Partners in Rhyme ProductionSongs:
Partners in Rhymes
Awit ng Barkada
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Loonie
Born on December 18, 1986, Marlon Peroramas, known by his stage name Loonie, is 39 this year. The “King and Priest of the Match” is the only rapper to become a FlipTop Battle League Isabuhay champion after defeating Plazma in the finals, which notably took place on his birthday. The superb multi has become the idol of most, causing the so-called Loonie Wannabes of Fliptop.
Songs:
Tao Lang 2012
Balewala
Balewala 2017
Ganid
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Smugglaz
Smugglaz, renowned as the “Multi-Syllabic Machine Gun” of the league, has consistently demonstrated his prowess in rap battles. Among his achievements, he clinched the championship with Shehyee in the inaugural Dos Por Dos tournament in Fliptop. One of the highlights of his FlipTop career was the Team L.A. vs. Team S.S. battle, where they reportedly outperformed Lonnie and Abra, delivering memorable lines such as the knockout phrase, “Man, you are not!”
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Sinio
Sinio was born on October 8, 1991 (age 34) and is famous for his comedic style, using sharp wit and humor to entertain audiences. His sharp comedic timing and clever wordplay consistently delighted and entertained the crowd. Despite lacking the conventional comedic delivery, he relied on his mental prowess and diverse range of ingredients to entertain and engage the mob, consistently leaving them delighted and craving for more.
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Shernan
Shernan was born on October 2, 1987 (age 38). One of Shernan’s strongest losers was BLKD, but Flict-G allegedly wrote him down, saying he would win. Therefore, he became one of the idols of the masses, celebrated for his compelling delivery and powerful wordplay that resonated with the audience. He is a rapper who always impersonates famous personalities and anime in costumes.
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Zaito
He is just one of the best funny emcees in flip-top Battles. Zaito was born on May 11, 1979 (age 47) and lives in Las Piñas, Metro Manila. Repping Vigilante Family and South Radical Production, some believe he no longer deserves a return battle in FlipTop Battle League after his loss to Loonie, though the issue remains debated.
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BLKD
BLKD is the profoundly poetic open book by Lonnie. Tipsy D’s idol and one of the top 5 rappers, he ensures that she doesn’t make it into your top 5. His style is provocative and preachy, characterized by double entendre, powerful punchlines, and crystal-clear delivery.
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Frooz
Frooz is a Filipino battle rapper. He currently has 23 battles cataloged in the league.
Hometown: Binangonan, Rizal
Reppin’: Filmico | Cursebox Productions Lil Nyce Records | Tha Green HouseSongs:
Hay Buhay Ano?
How dare you -
Price Tagg
Price Tagg (Real Name: Jomari Espiritu) is a Filipino battle rapper. He currently has 12 battles cataloged in the league.
Hometown: San Fernando, La Union | Sta. Mesa
Reppin’: Shots Fired | Rep The Hood EntRecord label: Rawstarr Records
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Albums: BarcodeSongs:
Kontrabida
Pahina
Kartel
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the founder of the Fliptop Rap Battle League in the Philippines?
Alaric Riam Yuson (Anygma) established the rap battle league in the Philippines in 2010.
What is Loonie’s real name?
Marlon Peroramas, widely recognized as Loonie, hails from Cebu, Philippines.
What is the real name of Bassilyo?
Bassilyo’s real name is Lordivino Ignacio.
What is Sinio’s real name?
Joseph Martin Cagasan, known by his stage name Sinio, is a Filipino battle rapper from Mabalacat, Philippines.
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Win or lose sinio is d best mc 4 me
Sinio is still the best