Bassilyo
Bassilyo | |
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| Born | December 11, 1977 Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper and actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Label | MCA Music |
| Member of | Crazy as Pinoy |
Lordivino Ignacio (born December 11, 1977), known professionally as Bassilyo, is a Filipino rapper, actor, singer and songwriter. The name Bassilyo is based on the character Basilio, from the novel Noli Me Tangere.[3]
Career
[edit]Bassilyo is a member of the Marikina-based hip-hop group Crazy as Pinoy, along with Crispin (Jeffrey Pilien) and Sisa (Muriel Anne Jamito). Their stage names are based on characters from José Rizal's 1887 novel Noli Me Tángere. In 2002, the trio, then known as Triangulo, won Rappublic of the Philippines, a contest for aspiring rappers on the variety show Eat Bulaga!. During their time at Eat Bulaga!, they were mentored by Francis Magalona.[4][5]
Starting in 2012, Bassilyo competed in battle rap at the FlipTop Battle League, which he credits for his comeback.[5] He then released his single "Lord, Patawad" (lit. 'Lord, Forgive Me') in 2013, which narrates past transgressions. According to Bassilyo, "about 90 percent [of the song] is based on [his] life".[5][1] Bassilyo later admitted in an interview that he spent time in prison for undisclosed reasons, as well as having been addicted to gambling, both of which served as inspiration for the song.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Discography | ||
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| Year | Album | Label |
| 2013 | Klassik | UMG Philippines (then MCA Music) |
Singles
[edit]| Singles | ||
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| Year | Song | Album |
| 2013 | "Lord Patawad" | Klassik |
| 2014 | "Walang Kwentang Kanta" | |
Appearances
[edit]Music videos
[edit]- "Ilusyon" (Abra feat. Arci Muñoz, 2013)
- "Nakakamiss" (Smugglaz, Curse One, Dello, 2014)
Television
[edit]| Year | Program | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ihaw Na | Himself/Guest |
| Wowowillie | ||
| 2014 | Umagang Kay Ganda | |
| Eat Bulaga! | ||
| 2016–22 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Pat. Dante "Bulate" Villafuerte |
| 2023 | Magandang Buhay | Himself/Guest |
| 2023–26 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Teban |
| 2025 | Rainbow Rumble | Himself/Contestant |
| 2026–present | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 6) | |
| Sigabo | Ipe |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awit Awards | 2017 | "Taxi Driver" | Best Novelty Recording | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Music | 2014 | "Lord, Patawad" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Bassilyo | New Male Recording Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Rap Artist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Klasik | Rap Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Bassilyo's single 'Lord Patawad' is based on his life". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Meet Bassilyo, the rapper behind "Lord Patawad"". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Bassilyo Known actor in Tribu".
- ↑ Wang, Nickie (May 17, 2023). "Crazy as Pinoy ignites the stage with electrifying comeback". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Policarpio, Allan (April 24, 2014). "From prison to the peak of success". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
Further reading
[edit]- "Bassilyo's Klasik". Manila Standard. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- "From prison to the peak of success". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 24, 2014. 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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