Abra (rapper)

For the Philippine province, see Abra (province).

Abra
Background information
Genres	Hip hop, alternative hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	2012–present (as a solo artist)
Labels	Artifice Records
Website	Abra on Facebook Abra on X Video on YouTube

Raymond Abracosa, better known as Abra, is a Filipino hip hop artist. He gained popularity in his song "Gayuma" ("Potion"). The music video for the song shows Abra being given a potion only to realize that his love interest is in fact gay. The video has reached more than 23 million views on YouTube, the highest number generated by any local artist.

Career

His career started as a member of Pinoy hip hop group Lyrically Deranged Poets (LDP) in 2010. They released their independent debut album, The Project in 2009, and had their first major concert at the legendary Music Museum in 2010. LDP was awarded Best Urban Group at both the 2010 and 2011 Urban Music Awards, among other nominations. In 2011, LDP was granted TV air time on myx for the music video of their song, "Here to Own It", which was able to enter the charts. He is also a major icon in the Fliptop battle league, as well as a co-host on PTV 4's show iConnect.

When the Fliptop and Sunugan rap battle leagues came about in 2010, Abra was one of the first battle emcees to compete and gradually make a name for himself. After a couple of intense rap battles, Abra has been considered as one of the heavyweights in Filipino rap battling. Using his compelling lyrical style coupled with witty antics, he is able to impress viewers and artists alike; and has YouTube videos that have amassed millions of views. It did not take long until Abra was able to perform on live television, radio shows and various events across the country.

Abra has released several solo songs together with accompanying music videos. Future projects with LDP and a possible solo album by the end of the year have been planned.

Discography

Albums

• Abra (coming December, 2013)

Compilation albums

• Various Artists: Homegrown Hiphop (Universal Music Group, 2013)
• Various Artists: Juan dela Cruz: The Official Soundtrack (Star Records, 2013)

Singles

• "Gayuma"
• "Abrakadabra"
• "Alab ng Puso" (theme of ABS-CBN's Juan dela Cruz)
• "Ilusyon" (feat. Arci Muñoz)
• "Diwata

LDP SONG

Television and media appearances

Television and social media

• ASAP (ABS-CBN, guest (4x))
• It's Showtime (variety show) (ABS-CBN, guest judge)
• Kris TV (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Gandang Gabi, Vice! (ABS-CBN, guest (2x))
• Sarah G. 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 (TV series) Ihaw Na! (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Bandila (TV program) Ikaw Na! (ABS-CBN, guest)
• Wowowillie (every saturday, 2013-present)
• FlipTop: The First Filipino Rap Battle League (YouTube channel, 2010–present)
• iConnect (PTV 4, 2012–present)
• Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid (TV5, guest)
• Party Pilipinas (GMA, guest)
• H.O.T. TV: Hindi Ordinaryong Tsismis (GMA, guest)
• Celebrity Bluff (GMA, quest player)
• Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA, guest)
• The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA, guest

Music videos

• "Gayuma"
• "Abrakadabra"
• "Ilusyon"
• "Alab Ng Puso"
• "What If"
• "Rejoice Haba ng Hair MTV ft. Abra" - 2013
• "#WonderfulXmasTime feat abra,

External links

• Abra on Facebook
• Abra on X
• Video on YouTube