Arkin Magalona. Image: Instagram/@barqboy

Arkin Magalona stressed that the title “King of Pinoy Rap” is not earned through “requirements” – as what Andrew E’s Dongalo Wreckords label says – noting that artists will only be considered a “king” if the public hail them as such. 

Arkin, the son of the late Master Rapper Francis Magalona, said this in reaction to the label’s Facebook post on Wednesday, Sept. 25, which enumerates the supposed “[three] requirements to be certified and called King of Pinoy Rap,” such as rapping and publicly performing since 1986; had a retail rap album in 1990; and has released an album that earned a platinum record.

Article continues after this advertisement

Along each of the said requirements were the milestones achieved by Andrew E and Francis, who were among the most influential local rappers in the 1990s.

FEATURED STORIES ENTERTAINMENT Alodia Gosiengfiao on her first pregnancy: ‘It’s a lot of work but exciting’ ENTERTAINMENT ‘Bling Empire’ star Kevin Kreider honored to join ‘Hello, Love, Again’ cast ENTERTAINMENT Loisa Andalio hopes to inspire young ones in esports film ‘Friendly Fire’

“If you do not have those [three] requirements, you are just a simple, ordinary Pinoy rapper in the Philippines,” the label added.

Arkin reposted this on his Facebook page and wrote, “Wala sa metrics ang pagiging ‘king.’ Kung buhay pa tatay ko siya pa mismo magsasabi niyan.”

Article continues after this advertisement

“Kusa [kang] magiging ‘king’ ‘pag tinuring ka na ng mga tao bilang hari,” the musician underscored.

Article continues after this advertisement

Arkin also addressed his fellow artists, both “old heads and new wave,” and said, “Ilabas niyo lang ang mga gusto niyo ipakita sa mundo. Maraming mga nag-aabang at mag-aabang pa sa mga bago niyong gawa, trust me.”

Dongalo Wreckords did not immediately comment on Arkin’s statement.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

SIGN ME UP

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.primo gaming

READ NEXT Anna Sorokin eliminated from ‘Dancing With the StarsR... Enzo Almario accuses Danny Tan of sexually abusing two other m... EDITORS' PICK DILG identifies 38 hotspots ahead of 2025 polls NBA: Nuggets give Aaron Gordon 4-year, $133M extension Sandro Marcos calls out VP Sara Duterte: ‘You crossed the line’ INQside Look with senatorial aspirant Tito Sotto Marcos: PCG 'never alone' in mission to protect PH Tropical Storm Kristine slightly intensifies; Signal No. 2 in 5 areas MOST READ SC issues TRO vs Comelec resolution on dismissed public officials Tropical Storm Kristine slightly intensifies; Signal No. 2 in 5 areas LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Storm Kristine Walang Pasok: Class suspensions on Wednesday, Oct. 23 View comments

• amp
• #8217
• primo gaming
• Arkin
• Magalona