Francis Magalona was a hero and an inspiration to those lives he has touched. I was in tears watching such artists as Gloc9 cry unabashedly in a televised tribute on "Eat Bulaga" on Saturday. My heart also went out to his children, especially the young ones who may not yet realize their loss.
I admire his wife Pia Arroyo-Magalona a lot because of her strength amid all the pain I'm sure she's going through for the sake of family. Maxene likewise for her vow to continue keeping his dad proud.
Francis is special to most because of his passion towards whatever he does, be it as a rapper-musician, TV host, actor, and lately, as a photographer and entrepreneur. He puts his mind and soul in all his undertakings and do whatever it takes to make his creations something to remember.
There's this one incredible performance he did as a guest in Gary V's "Major Impact" concert in 1990 that changed my view of Kiko. Before this, I only thought of him as just another local artist mimicking American popular music, in his case, the emerging genre of rap at that time. But when I witnessed him first hand at the ULTRA, I had since been in awe of his talent and dedication to his work.
As Gary finished his set, the lights went out. Despite the darkness, the audience could see those on stage. It was Francis's turn to perform "Mga Kababayan." What we saw was a touching sight...Francis himself preparing his props, instruments, and other equipment for his number. Then when that familar ethnic-inspired beat was heard in extended play, people started to get excited. And when the voice "Ma-ma-mga-kababayan..." was heard, everyone was in pandemonium.
What surprised me was the crowd's reaction to his music. Then when he stepped in to do his number, the crowd went berserk and danced and sang to his music as if it was a personal anthem. For a moment, I thought, it was a Francis M concert.
After this, he did an incredible duet with Gary that brought the house down. Gary shared this video on his "showdown" with Francis in his own YouTube channel and also presented it on "Eat Bulaga" last Saturday.
Since this concert, I thought Francis would become the biggest thing in Philippine music. He achieved even more--he became an inspiration that made other lives better, not only his own.
Memories of FrancisM
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whatever happened to the career of Cris Villanueva who was the love team of Kristina Paner? Cris Villanueva is not at all medioci\re and it would do we for his admirers if he did another movie. Maybe they can have Cris Villanueva, Kristina Paner, Ramon Christopher, Lotlot de Leon, Ariel Ureta, and Nestor Torre in one movie.
"Mga Kababayan Ko" says it all! It speaks who Francis M. is, makabayan. He did not give up on this country, did not give up on its culture or its artistry. He is shouting to the leaders to the nation, 'oy mahalan naman ninyo ang bansa at Pilipino".
bakit si francis magalona pa?
ang dami dami naman dyan na salot at magnanakaw sa lipunan tulad nina jocjoc bolante, celso de los angeles, benjamin abalos, hernani perez, fg miguel arroyo, a.c. de luna, gloria arooyo, etc.
P.S typo errors, should be "mahalin" puede ring "mahalan" which means do not belittle this country or its people. Hindi ako puti, hindi itim, ang kulay ko ay kayumanggi.
FrancisM is a rare talent with very meaningful songs. I was in grade school when my brother bought the "Yo" cassette tape, di pa uso CD non. We memorized every songs by heart. Very anthemic ang mga songs nya like Bamboo. He revived the "makabayan" in all of us amidst the globalization...
R.I.P. FrancisM
it is very sad,most of his song like mga kababayan ko are very inspiring to me and to all filipino people here in our country...but now im very proud what he has done in our country....mabuhay sya sa ating mga bawat pilipino...god bless sa mga naiwan nyang mahal sa buhay and always have a good day!!!!
- KIKO M.?.. LA NA ACOU MASASABI SACANEA .. NASACANEA NUA LAHAT NG TALENT .. LAHAT NG TAO PROUD SACANEA .. LALO NA SA PAG.RARAP .. DAMI NEA NAIWAN SA MUNDO .. DAMING NAWALAN .. DAMING UMIYAK .. SANA MASAYA SYA KUNG NASAN SYA NGAYON .. WE'RE STILL HERE FOR HIM TO SUPPORT EITHER HIS IN DEATH ..
[[ R.I.P MASTER NG LAHAT NG RAPPER ]]
WE MIZSIIUUH ..
- KIKO M.?.. LA NA ACOU MASASABI SACANEA .. NASACANEA NUA LAHAT NG TALENT .. LAHAT NG TAO PROUD SACANEA .. LALO NA SA PAG.RARAP .. DAMI NEA NAIWAN SA MUNDO .. DAMING NAWALAN .. DAMING UMIYAK .. SANA MASAYA SYA KUNG NASAN SYA NGAYON .. WE'RE STILL HERE FOR HIM TO SUPPORT EITHER HIS IN DEATH ..
[[ R.I.P MASTER NG LAHAT NG RAPPER ]]
WE MIZSIIUUH .. HOPE YOUR DOING WELL WHEREVER YOU ARE ..
Francis M. is such an inspiration since I was young, singing "Mga Kababayan Ko." I will never forget the kind of strong nationalism he had influenced me with. "Mga kababayan ko, bilib ako sa kulay ko...ako ay PILIPINO!!!"
FrancisM is a true poet of our times...he speaks of what ails our country thru his songs. No, he doesn't go out, march on the streets and protest against the government for being insensitive to the nation's plight. But he just raps it up. Whether by singing or delivering slogans emblazoned on his shirts...the message cuts right in the heart.
Yo, man! we heard you loud and clear! Your legacy lives on...forever.
back in the 90's, a war between the hiphoppers/rappers and rockers/punks was waged by a few unscrupulous selfish music fans, mediamen and artists. FrancisM took the liberty and courage to break that Berlin Wall. His fusion of hiphop music and various rock genres earned him more than just respect from both camps. He earned that unique honour of upholding unity and peace. He was an inspiration to bands and hiphop groups. Having played alongside FrancisM a handful of times, he gave nothing but inspiration and encouraging words to us struggling bands and artists. FrancisM will forever be in the hearts of his fellow artists and musicians. Rest in peace, Manong Kiko.
Francis is such a great talent... i admire him the first time I learned about him... he is one of my music heroes...gonna miss him so much... Rest in peace..and Rock heaven hard ayt??!!
Francis M. "Man from Manila" "The Master Rapper" "Kiko" an artist, a father, a true patriot! your legacy will live forever in our minds, in our hearts and in our soul.Your music will live forever!
"Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world"
It is just unfortunate the the woman in Malakanyang thought of honoring Francis after he died and also German Moreno, giving Marian and Dingdong their stars before FrancisM. What a big hypocrisy on the part of the Master Showman.
You said it right janic..gloria and german moreno is a real hypocrite...sana ibinigay nila kay francis m yun nung sya ay nabubuhay pa...mas may kabuluhan pa sana. With or without the presidential merit or stars, Francis M was a hero and inspiration especially in these trying times..his songs and good examples will surely lived in our hearts forever... Rest in peace Kiko.
When Francis M. introduced rap in the Philippines he did it with so much pride for his country that he used his love for it through rap...he could have chosen a more safe way of doing it considering that that time Filipinos discriminate greatly for anything American yet he chose to be nationalistic....that was the reason why he was great....is great and will always be the pioneer of rap/hiphop genre in the music industry....if only for that he should be elevated to being one of our national artists...this is one way of preserving his contributions to the industry that has a big influence in our lives......
It is really unfortunate that Mr. Magalona has only been recognized when he died...
Philippines mentality is just like that so the posthumous awards given here is not new to me.
"Aanhin pa ang damo kapag patay na kabayo". Poor patriotic Pinoys! :(
Francis Magalona was my personal hero. Francis Magalona will forever be remembered by my generation as we grew up with his songs from Mga Kababayan, to Meron Akong Ano to Kabataan Para Sa Kinabukasan. I am really sad but at the same time happy to have experienced him through his music.
Wherever you are right now Kiko, you have left a legacy. Long live Francis Magalona, Long Live Francism!
I just wanna say.. thank you KIKO F: Magalona u've touched so many lives. You my HERO, I always Pray for your family that they can move on. I know it's hard for them. May u rest in peace. I cried everyday, it touched me so much.
A proud filipino in Bergen, Norway..
I'm sorry.. You're my HERO..
francis is a true icon of filipino music. his endeavors have bridged musicians from all genres. from opm to alternative pinoy to rock, hip hop and rap. in fact one of the only true icons of philippines music, along with sampaguita, ka freddie, the APO and the like...
its funny how philippine antertainment today use and misuse these titles to glorify artists and package them into something that would equal ticket sales.
just because someone joined a reality tv show and sing a few bars,, or even some one who seem to be doing a movie with every young actress, can sing a few lines or one who won a singning contest a few years ago, does not make anyone of them icons
his legacy lives forever and will never be forgotten. unlike the so called icons. who im sure are just a passing fad.
A true master of all of his craft....
Good die young.............
Maraming Salamat! Mr. Francis Magalona, sa pag tapik sa isip, ng nakararami na di, dapat ikahiya, ang ating bansa bagkus,
nararapat, na itoy, ating ipagmalaki. Mahal ka namin! RIP...
THE SO CALLED KAPUSO STARS THAT GMA SENDS TO THE U.S. TO DO SHOWS ALTHOUGH NOT ALL,SOME YOUNG WOMEN ARE INVOLVED IN THE SEXTRADE BECAUSE THEY ARE INFLUENCED BY THEIR MANAGERS.JOEY DE LEON,WILMA GALVANTE AND THE GMA NETWORK SHOULD LOOK AFTER THIS WOMENS WELFARE AND NOT ALLOW PROSTITUTION IN GMA 7.EVEN THE ABS-CBN WOWOWEE DOES THE SAME THEY LET PROSTITUTION IN THEIR SHOWS BY ENCOURAGING WOMEN AS SEX OBJECTS..
the man beyond every filipino people's flash of appreciation into music,
the strength he had
and the way he spoke the wails of every face he sees, the way he vanished the emptiness in this clash of misery
your shadows will remain in this uncertainty. you were once here and you will remain still forever i shall say
your absence we can feel and your presence we lingered im not often into your kind of music but for some reason it slowly paints and leaves something while i hear them it shows the reality of life you were in the realm of it i can tell you let yourself be heard your a heroine it shows you are the sweetest legacy on your own you blinded every lies the most pleasurable way it was your undying music for those numbs they were also hurt i say
we speak in different voices yes we do
rock on man
the man beyond every filipino people’s flash of appreciation into music,
the strength he had
and the way he spoke the wails of every face he sees, the way he vanished the emptiness in this clash of misery
your shadows will remain in this uncertainty. you were once here and you will remain still forever i shall say
your absence we can feel and your presence we lingered im not often into your kind of music but for some reason it slowly paints and leaves something while i hear them it shows the reality of life you were in the realm of it i can tell you let yourself be heard your a heroine it shows you are the sweetest legacy on your own you blinded every lies the most pleasurable way it was your undying music for those numbs they were also hurt i say
we speak in different voices yes we do
rock on man
Laban ni Kiko
Bumigay man ang katawan
hindi naman ang kaisipan
impluwensiyang iniwan
gabay sa kinabukasan
tula, awit at hiyaw
patuloy na magpapagalaw
sa lipunang salat sa ilaw
bagong buhay
sa kabila ng pagpanaw
milyon ang nagluksa
malaking kawalan sa bansa
subalit kanyang ipinunla
di kailanman mawawala
patuloy ang pakikibaka
upang pag-isahin ang bansa
ipagpatuloy ang pakikibaka
ng makabayang awit at tula
bayan, bayan, bayan
ipagpatuloy ang nasimulan
wag gawing hadlang
ang kanyang kamatayan
bayan, bayan, bayan
mahaba pa ang lakbayan
nagsisimula pa lang
ang lalahukang digmaan
di kayang ibaon
ng anumang libingan
makabuluhang alaala
na kanyang naiwan
panatilihing buhay
ang pagsasaalang alang
ni Kiko sa sambayanan
isulong, ikalat, palaguin
magsulat, makilahok
patuloy na awitin
ang laban ni Kiko
sa kanser sa dugo
ay simbulo ng ating laban
sa kanser ng lipunan
09 Mar 09
Obet
enjoy
yes i like
My heart breaks whenever I think of Francis and how his last months were full of pain and struggle. But I appreciate it that he showed himself to be brave and full of faith. And that he blogged about his ordeal and shared it with the world. Thanks Francis, for being strong and keeping the faith...
kiko, you're not just an artist, a celebrity, a father, a hero, a legend in your own right, you're a landmark of a genuine nationalist icon ... you're the man ... GODSPEED!
FrancisM deserves a National Artist Award.
I thinks hes a greatest artist and a filipino. Like you know he's very seriously and very.
Is it just love for music? is it just the effect of mass consciousness? or is it something more personal? is it academic to even find out and define...immaterial, outright moot?
I must admit, and I am admitting it openly, that i am affected by this one great artist's demise...
Up to now i have been cussing and cursing (no one in particular, just the circumstances), why he had to go...I keep on asking questions that i never knew i'd ask...
So much has already been said, so many testimonies have been stated, so many blogs have been written, so many comments posted, so many people visited and showed sympathy...so many tears shed...so many lauds pronounced...eulogies read...
Here I am, a mere nobody, not really sulking...not even wallowing...but there is a degree of pain and sorrow, unexplained sadness...in the reality that there is no turning back...he is not going to come back and make music...
I have listened to him, watched him, i have not been a what you call an avid fan...but for some unknown reason, reason that i'd rather leave to mystery, i have always felt an affiliation. Undeniably, I was, like the millions out there, moved by his love for our country, his pride and unwavering belief in the greatness of the Filipinos. Something that he has consistently shown in all his music...in all his works...in all his masterpieces. He created his own niche, he created his own space in the grand scheme of things. A silent but effective nationalist, who didn't have to raise fists and shout in the streets, but simply lived his life as he planned it...love for God, Family...Country...
His greatness, his importance is a given...it is unquestionable...so I go back to the question, why has this man's passing given me a personal pain and sorrow...the only answer i could think of is that me, being a believer, a faithful...always thought FrancisM could've done wonders to this country and its leaders. His influence among the youth, who will be future leaders, could've changed this society...
Whenever I see video clips, MTVs of him doing what he does best, I still couldn't help it but ask...ask why he had to go...yes I asked the One up there, why...?No I am not asking why He had to take him away...it is the why NOW? why too soon? I remember the words from the prayer of St. Francis (the name is a welcome coincidence) "Lord make me an instrument of your peace...where there is hatred, let me bring love..." FrancisM would have been a channel of peace and love for country, at the time when so much iniquities and corruption pervade the society, he has remained steadfast in his messages of pride and dignity. But he has been taken away...too soon.
I guess he was too good that heaven couldn't wait to get hold of him and let him sing, make that rap, with the choirs of angels...rapping hosannas and hallelujahs...I guess heaven couldn't wait to see his moves...breakdancing with the cherubims and seraphim...yes, I guess heaven couldn't wait.
I guess heaven is saying he has done his part in being an instrument here on earth. Our loss must now be heaven's gain.
FrancisM himself wrote, "a dead me is a useless me..." Is he dead? no, he is gone, but he is not dead. Has he become useless? not at all, he has done enough to last the Filipinos a lifetime. It is up to us to do our part.
Maybe, just maybe, his legacy will rub on the leaders and start mending their ways. Maybe his music will get through the hearts of the ones in the government and make a complete turn around. Maybe, with high hopes, his youthful influence can shape the young people's hearts who will be the prime movers of transformation in the future, for the future of this country...then maybe, just maybe, it would be a brighter kaleidoscope world...
I will always remember Francis' "Mga Kababayan" as part of my youth's soundtrack. I was working in Jollibee at that time and everytime there was a party, it would be played. Grabeh the workout of the mascot in the jollibee costume afterwards!
It's really sad when someone so young pass away. Francis died of Cancer, so is his mother, Perhaps his children should be screen for the cancer carrying DNA. So they can immedietely stop the disease with Genetic Therapy.
Hey everyone. i like all the comments you all posted on this article. We all know how great this Man from Manila was. He was a son of a great director, he was intelligent, multi-talented person but yet he remained humble and true till his last breath. If you can read his blogs in multiply you will know how simple the guy was.
We all love him not only for who he was but for the things he did. MAGALING NA tao si KIKO. Makabayan! pipipilit nyang buhayin sa puso ng ating mga kababayan lalo na sa kabataan ang pagmamahal sa ating bayan. Sana di lang natin mahalin si KIKO. Sana tularan natin ang kanyang ginawa. Sana buhayin natin ang kanyang alaala sa pag sunod sa kanyang pag mahal sa PILIPINAS.
Nawala man sya. Nag iwan naman sya ng pag asa sa ating bayan. Buhayin natin si KIKO sa ating mga puso. Sigurado ako kung nasan man sya ngayon gumagawa sya ng kantang pasasalamat sa mga taong humahalintulad sa kanya.
PEACE KIKO! Sana sa iyong pag lakbay gabayan ka ng ating mahal na Panginoon.
Has anyone seen the email going around about a girl named Abigail with whom, rumors say, FM has a daughter christened late last year? Ito raw ang ibinulong ni FM kay JDL before he died. Hope the tsismis is not true. Oh, no!
did you see the photos of francisM with another woman? and it seems that they also have a child... do you think this might be true?...
have you seen the photos circulating about another girl and an offspring (not from pia?)
Tunay na tao, tunay na makabayan.
Noong unay nabaduyan ako ngunit
ako pala ang makipot ang utak.
Panalo ka, Francis.
we love you master rapper!
Walang Katulad ka KikOo!
me anak si francis sa ibang babae....last dec bibinyagan yng baby!!!!!!!!!!!!
I miss that dude...
the best rapper in the philippine history..
Anyone has MP3s of his 1st Album YO!
I really like to have his version of GET ON THE DANCE FLOOR, DONT MAKE ME OVER and THE MOUTH
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d best.... Mr. Francis "Kiko" Magalona....
a faithful servant of God!!!!
Memories of FrancisM? Seriously? I was searching Google for music by kim chu and found this... will have to think about it.