I blend bars with battle scars—Navy to Army, studio to stage. Real stories, real rhymes. Diverse Dialect. America’s voice.
You decide who will win $50,000, appear in Rolling Stone, and perform at the Global Citizen Festival!
Who will perform at the Global Citizen Festival, appear in Rolling Stone, and take home $50,000?
Who or what is your musical inspiration?
My inspiration comes from dual roots—my Filipino heritage and my military service. I’m driven by the stories of resilience, culture, and identity. Artists like Logic, Big L, NAS, Redman, and Method Man shaped my style and storytelling, but it’s everyday people—those who serve, hustle, struggle and overcome—that truly fuel my sound.
How would performing at the Global Citizen Festival impact your career?
Performing at Global Citizen would amplify my voice on a global stage. It’s not just a show—it’s a mission. I make music for those who feel unseen, and this platform would help me connect cultures, raise awareness, and inspire action through hip-hop.
What would you do with $50,000?
My wife and I would like to adopt and after that process I’d like to invest in a mobile studio to bring music-making to underserved communities, especially youth and veterans. I’d also fund an EP rooted in real stories and launch a mentorship project to help others turn pain into purpose through art.
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