Mike Kosa and Ilonggo Music Artists live at Hip Hop Blazt 2011

Hiphop Blazt 2011 is in Iloilo this January 30, 2011, Sunday, 6 p.m. at Jaro Covered Gym. The event will be featuring one of the Philippine’s biggest hip hop celebrity “Mike Kosa” of 187 Mobstaz . Mike Kosa is today’s sought-after hip hop artist along with his group 187 Mobstaz with their popular rap songs that touched the sentiments of hip hop music fans all over the country. In fact, most of their rap songs and music videos in youtube or online are gaining massive following from music fans. This time, he is coming to Iloilo to share his music with the Ilonggos and spread the influence of hip hop culture. There will also be special performances from local hip hop rap groups such as Southsyd Souljaz Best Hip hop Group winner at 2010 Ilonggo Music Awards (IMA); SYK Unit 2010 IMA Best Hip Hop Group Nominee; Paramour Sifee and All Out Kingz. Also performing at the event are Ilonggo 3nity composed of Reyn Callao, 2010 IMA Best Male Artist Nominee; Sheila Barrios, 2010 IMA Best Female Artist Nominee, and Cherry Callao; R-nic, 2010 IMA Best Male Artist winner; Zpinx Angel of Mix Ilonggo Crew and a lot more. Organized by Southsyd Souljaz Production, P. Sifee Production, RSLPhoenix Music together with Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair and Association of Brgy. Captains- Jaro Chapter, the event directly supports Hip hop culture among the Ilonggos. To combine the elements of a true Hip hop event, there will be competition for Freestyle Rap (flip top), 2-on-2 B-boying (breakdance) and Graffiti contest. Winners will receive cash prizes, certificates and a recording deal with Southsyd Souldjaz Studio for Freestyle Rap. It will gather the best and promising hip hop culture enthusiasts among young Ilonggos and directly supports the annual Jaro Fiesta as a way to unite the people in Iloilo. Hiphop Blazt 2011 in Iloilo is just the beginning and will continue to have region-wide counterparts this year. Entrance fee is only Php 20 for a whole evening of unforgettable non-stop hip hop entertainment and activities. Registration Fee for Freestyle Rap is Php 200 while for B-boying and Graffiti contest is only Php 100.

For more information about tickets reservation and competitions, please text at 0918-7386889 or 0915-2831774 or check out www.facebook/mouth.3. Hip Hop Blazt 2011 is co-presented by Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines with media partners Panay News, RGMA TV-6 and Campus Radio 93.5.

Sheila Barrios set to sing live at Hip Hop Blazt 2011

Sheila Barrios, an Ilonggo pop singer and member of Ilonggo 3nity is set to perform at Hip Hop Blazt 2011 on January 30, 2011, 6PM at Jaro Covered Gym. The event’s special guest is Mike Kosa of 187 Mobstaz, considered as one of the biggest hip hop celebrity in the Philippines today. Sheila will be joined onstage by other Ilonggo music artists and rap groups such as fellow Ilonggo 3nity Reyn Callao and Cherry Callao, Southsyd Souljaz, Paramour Sifee, SYK Unit, All Out Kingz, R.I.P. and R-nic. She will also performed a live rendition of her latest collaboration single with Zpinx Angel of Mix Ilonggo Crew entitled “Padayon.” The event is organized by P. Sifee Production, Southsyd Souljaz Production, RSLPhoenix Music with Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair and Association of Brgy. Captain-Jaro Chapter and also Coca-cola Bottlers Philippines.

Sheila Barrios performs at Battle Mania Philippines

Rising Ilonggo pop songstress, Sheila Barrios recently performed her popular Ilonggo song “Ginpalangga” at Battle Mania Philippines in Iloilo City last January 21, 2011 at Jaro Covered Gym. The event is a rare opportunity for Hip hop culture enthusiasts and fans in Western Visayas to unite and celebrate the influence Hip hop music, dance and a lot more. Competitions includes Freestyle Rap Battle (flip top), 2-on-2 B-boying (breakdance) and Group Rap War where contestants came from Bacolod City and Iloilo City. Judges of the competitions are also hip hop culture practitioners and artists who came to unite with Ilonggos for a special event. Other guest performances include Southsyd Souljaz, R-nic, Reyn Callao, All Out Kingz and SYK Unit. The event is organized by P. Sifee Production, Patrick Bucabal with Critical Breakdown Organization, Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair with Association of Brgy. Captains-Jaro Chapter. It is co-presented and sponsored by Coca-Cola, San Miguel Corporation, RGMA TV-6, Campus Radio 93.5, Panay News, RSLPhoenix Music, ACSI Computer College, Villa Sagrado, Brainwest, Southsyd Souljaz Recording Studio and SYKwrecords.

Sheila Barrios live @ All Out Ilonggos

Ilonggo pop songstress, Sheila Barrios proved her musical gifts stronger than ever at All Out Ilonggos live at Iloilo Capitol Grounds in the evening of January 22, 2011 in time for Iloilo Kasadyahan Festival, a night before the Dinagyang finale. Sheila performed her Ilonggo hit singles “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang.” For the first time she performed a new inspirational song entitled “Padayun” featuring Ilonggo rapper Zpinx Angel of Mix Ilonggo Crew. The song will be included in the upcoming release of her first EP Album “Ginpalangga Volume 1” next month. Sheila also performed their Ilonggo 3nity group single “Badtrip” with fellow Ilonggo pop artists Reyn and Cherry Callao. Their song was first played in Radio For U 98.5 FM in Rackhampton City, Queensland in Australia last year. The event also featured other popular Ilonggo rap groups such as SYK Unit, All Out Kingz, Mix Ilonggo Crew with new RSLPhoenix solo female artist-Irish D. The event is presented by RSLPhoenix Music, itravel Philippines magazine and the Office of Culture, Arts, History and Tourism under its director, Bombette Marin.

Watch out for Sheila’s first mini-album release next month entitled “Ginpalangga Volume 1” and its upcoming sequel “Ginpalangga Volume 2” this 2011.

RSLPhoenix music teaser featuring Sheila, Reyn and newcomer, Irish D

Sheila is going back with a new track "Padayun" that feature Zpinx Angel in the rap vocals of the song. Zpinx Angel is a member of Mix Ilonggo Crew from Manila and has been interested to collaborate with Sheila last year. The track will be part of Sheila's upcoming solo album. The song have a strong and inspiring message about being a Filipino and devotion to God. It is a life-changing song for sure. Also featured in the teaser is Reyn Callao's newest raggae-inspired song that features the rap vocals of SYK Unit's Eazzy. Finally, RSLPhoenix introduces its newest Ilonggo popstar--Irish D and her upcoming solo single "Ikaw." Written by RSLPhoenix and Irish, the song will surely be another Ilonggo pop hit with its attractive beat and sweet lyrics.

Battle Mania Philippines Iloilo City to explode in Dinagyang 2011

Battle Mania Philippines is now in Iloilo. For the first time, the phenomenon of Hip-hop culture that originated in Southern Bronx of New York City in the USA since 1970s is here in the city of love. The event will capture and emphasize the true meaning of Hip-hop culture by combining its cultural pillars—Beatboxing, Graffiti, DJing, Break Dancing and MCing. Battle Mania Iloilo is a brainchild of Bacolod-based event organizer, Patrick Bucabal and Paramour Sifee Production, Critical Breakdown Organization in cooperation with Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair and Association of Brgy. Captains-Jaro Chapter on January 21, 2010 at Jaro Covered Gym from 6 p.m. onwards. This one-of-a-kind event recognized internationally is a gathering of some of the best in hip-hop culture enthusiasts uniting, bonding and connecting their talents and passion. Battle Mania Iloilo is one of the highlights of 2011 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival and a kick-off event for the annual Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair.

The event includes B-boying (break dancing) competition participated in by dancers from different provinces and international representatives. The winner in B-boying competition will represent Iloilo in the national level. Iloilo City b-boy dancers will also have a showdown with Bacolod City representatives. Another exciting competition is the individual Freestyle Rap Battle that would gather the finest hip-hop rappers in Iloilo City who will compete for the championship title. The winner will represent Iloilo City for the Freestyle Rap Battle in Manila.

Ilonggo rap groups such as SYK Unit, Paramour Sifee, Southsyd Souljaz, All Out Kingz together with Ilonggo pop singers Sheila Barrios and Reyn Callao will entertain the crowd for a non-stop musical performances. Finally, Iloilo’s top show band Kreonz will provide live dance music for the crowd. The event will also have an audio-visual presentations, food festival, product samplings and giveaways from sponsors. As the heart of the event, proceeds of Battle Mania Iloilo is for the benefit of Sagrado Alternative Evening School and Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair. The event is presented and sponsored by Coca-cola, GMA TV-6, Ginebra San Miguel, Campus Radio, Malones Printing Press, Camella Iloilo, Beauty Dynamics Facial Care Center, Villa Sagrado, Panay News and Sykwrecords.