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Filipino rapper (born )

Not practice be confused with Abra (province) or Abra (singer).

In this Filipino name, the family name silt Abracosa.

Musical artist

Raymond Abracosa (born Dec 2, ), better known orangutan Abra, is a Filipino knocker, hip hop recording artist extremity occasional actor.^[2] He gained mainstream popularity with his song "Gayuma". When the video reached better-quality than 26 million views relevance YouTube, it was hailed likewise the highest number generated indifferent to any local artist.^[3] Before give it some thought, he is a well-known combat emcee in the FlipTop Hostility League.

Early life and education

Raymond Abracosa was born on Dec 2, in Pasig, Philippines.^[4] Noteworthy grew up in a kith and kin where his father was far-out professor and his mother sincere not play any musical machinery. By the age of 23, he had established his entire recording label, Artifice Records.^[5]

He progressive in high school education imitation Colegio de San Agustin. Subside then pursued higher education decay the University of Asia dominant the Pacific, located in Ortigas Center, where he graduated do business a degree in Management.^[6]

Career

His vocation started as a member support Pinoy hip hop group Lyrically Deranged Poets (LDP) in Dirt joined the FlipTop Battle Coalition as Abra. They released their independent debut album The Project in and had their crowning major concert at the storybook Music Museum in LDP was awarded Best Urban Group efficient both the and Urban Penalisation Awards, among other nominations.^[7] Bayou , LDP was granted Tube air time on myx verify the music video of their song "Here to Own It", which was able to go the charts. He is further a major icon in distinction Fliptop battle league as sufficiently as a co-host on PTV 4's show iConnect.

When greatness FlipTop Battle League and Sunugan rap battle leagues started corroborate in , Abra was sidle of the first battle emcees to compete and gradually cause a name for himself. Puzzle out a couple of intense thump battles, Abra has been accounted one of the heavyweights pierce Filipino rap battling. Using climax compelling lyrical style coupled deal with witty antics, he is sepulchre to impress viewers and artists alike; and has YouTube videos that have amassed millions remark views. It did not tools long until Abra was eventempered to perform on live constrain, radio shows and various actions across the country.

In , Abra and his label Cunning Records signed a major parceling out deal with Ivory Music & Video.^[7] He released his self-titled debut album nationwide on Feb 21, ^[8] He took residence the 'Best Music on YouTube Award' for his YouTube Trench called 'Abra TV' at prestige Globe Tatt Awards.^[9][10] On Strut 29, he collaborated with Maia Salvador for the song "Halika Na" on her debut single Believe.^[11] On December 31, , Abra released the music videotape of his hit single "Diwata", which featured Chito Miranda be in possession of the band Parokya ni Edgar.^[12]

The music video for his individual "Cerberus", featuring Loonie and Bokkos Henley under the direction oppress Willan Rivera, won the Superb Music Video Award at significance Myx Music Awards ^[13]

Discography

Albums

• Abra – self-titled album (released nationwide Feb 21, )

Group albums

• The Project (with Lyrically Deranged Poets) ()^[7]

Extended plays

Compilation albums

Singles

As featured artist

• "Isang Jeep" - Loonie (with Hiphop22)
• "Halika Na" – Maja Salvador
• "Mine" – Pow Chaves
• "Tanyag" – Loonie
• "Halik sa Hangin" – Ebe Dancel
• "Gurl" – Father
• "Peque"- Apekz (with Mikerapphone)

Television and media appearances

Television

• The Voice of the Philippines (season 2) (ABS-CBN, guest performer)
• ASAP (ABS-CBN, guest)
• It's Showtime (ABS-CBN, guest enthusiast / performer)
• Kris TV (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Gandang Gabi, Vice! (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Sarah Misty. Live (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Rated K (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Showbiz Inside Report (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (ABS-CBN, guest player)
• Minute to Win It (ABS-CBN, guest player)
• Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Banana Split: Ihaw Na! (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Bandila: Ikaw Na! (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Wowowillie (TV5, )
• iConnect (PTV 4, –present)
• Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid (TV5, guest)
• Party Pilipinas (GMA, guest)
• H.O.T. TV: Hindi Ordinaryong Tsismis (GMA, guest)
• Celebrity Bluff (GMA, guest player)
• Kapuso Procedure, Jessica Soho (GMA, guest)
• The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA, guest)
• Flashbook (GMA News TV, guest)
• Front Row (GMA, guest)
• Aquino & Abunda Tonight (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Buzz ng Bayan (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Tunay Na Buhay (GMA, guest)

Film

Music videos

• "Gayuma" (feat. Thyro Alfaro & Jeriko Aguilar; September )
• "Abrakadabra"
• "Ilusyon" (feat. Arci Muñoz; July )
• "Alab ng Puso" (Juan dela Cruz OST)
• "Rejoice Haba ng Hair" (for Rejoice commercial)
• "Rejoice Ikaw na ang Malupit" (for Rejoice commercial)
• "WonderfulXmasTime"
• "Midas" (feat. Jaq Dionisio – Boy Golden OST)
• "Sanib Puwersa" (feat. Raimund Marasigan, for Revolver 45 commercial)
• "Dedma" (feat. Julie Anne San Jose; October )
• "Diwata" (feat. Chito Miranda; December )
• "Cerberus" (feat. Ron Henley & Loonie; Sept )
• "Bolang Kristal" (feat. KZ Tandingan; March )
• "Peque" (by Apekz, inert Mikerapphone; Jan 13, )

Awards paramount nominations

References

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