Bassilyo
Lordivino Ignacio (born December 11, 1977), known professionally as Bassilyo, is a Filipino rapper and songwriter. The name Bassilyo is based on the character Basilio, from the novel Noli Me Tangere. Bassilyo is also an occasional actor.[1]
Bassilyo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rolando David Cordero |
| Born | December 11, 1977 Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Origin | Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, Actor |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | MCA Music |
| Associated acts | Crazy as Pinoy |
Career
Bassilyo was part of the group Crazy as Pinoy, which appeared on Eat Bulaga!'s Rappublic of the Philippines contest in 2002. Bassilyo credited FlipTop Battle League for his comeback that he had gone viral again through three rap battles.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
| Discography | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Album | Label |
| 2013 | Klassik | Universal Records |
Singles
| Singles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Song | Album |
| 2013 | "Lord Patawad" | Klassik |
| 2014 | "Walang Kwentang Kanta" | |
Appearances
Music videos
- "Ilusyon" (Abra feat. Arci Muñoz, 2013)
- "Nakakamiss" (Smugglaz, Curse One, Dello, 2015)
Television
| Program | Network | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ihaw Na | ABS-CBN | Guest | |
| Wowowillie | TV-5 | Guest | |
| Umagang Kay Ganda | ABS-CBN | Himself/guest | |
| Eat Bulaga! | GMA-7 | Himself/guest | |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN | Pat. Dante "Bulate" Villafuerte | |
| Magandang Buhay | ABS-CBN | Himself/guest |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 30th Awit Award | Best Novelty Recording | Pending |
References
Further reading
- "Bassilyo's Klasik". Manila Standard. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- "From prison to the peak of success". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- "Bassilyo's single 'Lord Patawad' is based on his life". Philippine Star. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- "Bassilyo; On how to write a hit song". Gold Star Daily. Retrieved April 18, 2015..
External links
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