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| From left: Basilyo, Blvck Entertainment head Grace Cristobal, Sisa and Crispin |
Back in the early 2000s, there was a very popular rap battle competition within the noontime show, Eat Bulaga. It was called “RapPublic of the Philippines.” It was a clash of aspiring Filipino rap artists and the exceptional contestants were mentored by the late Master Rapper, Francis Magalona. Championing the competition was a trio from Marikina who called themselves Triangulo but would eventually become the hitmaking and now “comebacking” hip-hop group known as Crazy as Pinoy.
To acknowledge its being Pinoy, the members got their individual screen names from popular characters of Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. They are Lordivino Ignacio also known as Basilyo, Muriel Anne Jamito, Sisa, and Jeffrey Pilien, Crispin.
Under the guidance of Francis M., Crazy as Pinoy was able to record their songs in two volumes of “RapPublic of the Philippines” albums. Their hits include “Panaginip,” “Huwad,” and “Crazy Dance.”
Eventually, Basilyo made it big with his solo venture "Lord Patawad." He also became an actor via "Batang Quiapo" and "FPJs Ang Probinsyano." Meanwhile, Sisa excelled as composer for commercial jingles and songs for popular artists, most notably "Di Ka Nag-iisa" sung by Regine Velasquez. As for Crispin, he has collaborated with various hip-hop artists Barakojuan and Marikina All-Star.
In 2023, Crazy as Pinoy regroups to release a new version of "Panaginip" under Blvck Entertainment, with an official music video helmed by Titus Cee.
"Panaginip 2023" is in their new digital album now available on music streaming platforms.
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