Francis Magalona facts for kids

Francis Magalona
Quick facts for kids Francis Magalona
Background information
Birth name	Francis Michael Durango Magalona
Also known as	Francis M, Master Rapper, The Man From Manila, Kiko, The Mouth, The Filipino King of Rap
Born	October 4, 1964; Manila, Philippines
Died	March 6, 2009 (aged 44); The Medical City, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres	Hip hop; alternative hip hop; rap rock; political hip hop;
Occupation(s)	Rapper; songwriter; producer; actor; director; entrepreneur; host; photographer;
Instruments	Vocals;
Years active	1984–2009
Labels	OctoArts International Inc. (now PolyEast Records) (1989–1993); BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc. (now Sony BMG later as Sony Music) (1994–2006)
Associated acts	Andrew E; Hardware Syndrome; Joey Ayala; Ryan Cayabyab; Eraserheads; Planet Garapata; Perfecto de Castro; Michael V.; Parokya ni Edgar; Rivermaya; Gloc-9; Ely Buendia; Evil Stepsisters; ; Loonie; The Pin-Ups

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Durango and the surname or paternal family name is Magalona.

Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known by the moniker Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur & television personality. He is widely regarded as the best and the most successful local Filipino rapper of all-time. Born in Manila, he is often credited as the pioneer of Pinoy hip-hop as he was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over into the mainstream. He became a significant influence to artists in the Pinoy hip-hop scene & the local rap community.

Beyond music, Magalona was also a television host on MTV Asia and Channel V Philippines and on the noontime variety television show Eat Bulaga!. Magalona died on March 6, 2009, seven months after being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. Magalona was later awarded a posthumous Presidential Medal of Merit. The award's citation noted that it had been given "for his musical and artistic brilliance, his deep faith in the Filipino and his sense of national pride that continue to inspire us."

Images for kids

Magalona at Ninoy Aquino Airport in Manila
Magalona wearing clothing his company had designed.
Magalona holds up two medals awarded by the Camera Club of the Philippines