The Philippine Hip-Hop Awards successfully pulled off its 4th year at One Ayala, Intercontinental Manila as the fans, special guests, nominees, and performers collided in the most anticipated and most exciting hip-hop events of the year.
Hosted by Hip-Hop enthusiast, Juddha Paolo, this year's performances were kicked off with hit performances by Rapskallion Familia, Pamilia Dimagiba, upcoming new R&B; sensation Dannieboi and the Blind Rhyme Productions Allstars, who were the winners of the Circulo Pugantes Rap artist search.
The main awards show held power-packed performances from Marcus Davis and JayR, Slick n Sly Kane, Los Indios Bravos, Pikaso, Krazykyle, Nimbusnine, Gloc9, Mobbstarr: Dice & K9, and a special number from Death Threat with Ely Buendia on guitar and chorus vocals.
The Philippine Hip-Hop Awards has been an institution that not only recognizes the talented Filipino hip-hop artists that surrounds the culture, but also helps prime artists for global recognition. Hip-Hop in the Philippines is definitely a force to reckon with as the culture continues to grow in numbers. Here are the categories and winners for this years awards.
1. INDIE AWARD � Nimbusnine
2. R&B; ARTIST OF THE YEAR � JayR
3. HIP-HOP VIDEO OF THE YEAR � Lando by Gloc9
4. HIP-HOP PRODUCER OF THE YEAR � Pikaso
5. MOVERS & SHAKERS AWARD � Steak Productions
6. CLUB EMCEE OF THE YEAR � MC Pauly Mack
7. CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR � DJ Kimozave
8. HIP-HOP TRACK OF THE YEAR � "Awit Kay Inay" by Krazykyle & Karylle
9. HIP-HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR � "
TODAS" by Circulo Pugantes
10.HIP-HOP GROUP OF THE YEAR � Death Threat
11.RAP ARTIST OF THE YEAR �
Gloc9
Congratulations to all the winners !
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