Bassilyo
Bassilyo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lordivino Ignacio |
| Born | December 11, 1977 Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Origin | Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present (as a solo artist) |
| Labels | Universal Records |
Lordivino Ignacio, better known as Bassilyo, is a Filipino rapper. The name Bassilyo is based on the character Basilio, from the novel Noli Me Tangere. Bassilyo is also an occasional actor.[1]
Career
Bassilyo was part of the group Crazy as Pinoy, which appeared on Eat Bulaga!'s Rappublic of the Philippines contest in 2002.
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 Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN | Bulate |
References
Further reading
- "Bassilyo's Klasik". Manila Standard. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- "From prison to the peak of success". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- "Bassilyo's single 'Lord Patawad' is based on his life". Philippine Star. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- "Bassilyo; On how to write a hit song". Gold Star Daily. Retrieved 18 April 2015..