Abra (rapper) explained

Abra
Birth Name:Raymond Abracosa
Birth Date: 2 December 1990
Birth Place:Pasig, Philippines[1]
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2012–present

Raymond Abracosa (born December 2, 1990), better known as Abra, is a Filipino rapper, hip hop recording artist and occasional actor.[2] He gained mainstream popularity with his song "Gayuma". When the video reached more than 26 million views on YouTube, it was hailed as the highest number generated by any local artist.[3] Before that, he is a well-known battle emcee in the FlipTop Battle League.

Early life and education

Raymond Abracosa was born on December 2, 1990 in Pasig, Philippines.[4] He grew up in a family where his father was a professor and his mother did not play any musical instruments. By the age of 23, he had established his own recording label, Artifice Records.[5]

He graduated in high school education at Colegio de San Agustin. He then pursued higher education at the University of Asia and the Pacific, located in Ortigas Center, where he graduated with a degree in Management.[6]

Career

His career started as a member of Pinoy hip hop group Lyrically Deranged Poets (LDP) in 2010. He joined the FlipTop Battle League as Abra. They released their independent debut album The Project in 2009 and had their first major concert at the legendary Music Museum in 2010. LDP was awarded Best Urban Group at both the 2010 and 2011 Urban Music Awards, among other nominations. In 2011, LDP was granted TV air time on myx for the music video of their song "Here to Own It", which was able to enter the charts. He is also a major icon in the Fliptop battle league as well as a co-host on PTV 4's show iConnect.

When the FlipTop Battle League and Sunugan rap battle leagues started out in 2010, Abra was one of the first battle emcees to compete and gradually make a name for himself. After a couple of intense rap battles, Abra has been considered one of the heavyweights in Filipino rap battling. Using his compelling lyrical style coupled with witty antics, he is able to impress viewers and artists alike; and has YouTube videos that have amassed millions of views. It did not take long until Abra was able to perform on live television, radio shows and various events across the country.

In 2013, Abra and his label Artifice Records signed a major distribution deal with Ivory Music & Video.[7] He released his self-titled debut album nationwide on February 21, 2014.[8] He took home the 'Best Music on YouTube Award' for his YouTube Channel called 'Abra TV' at the 2013 Globe Tatt Awards.[9] [10] On March 29, he collaborated with Maja Salvador for the song "Halika Na" on her debut album Believe.[11] On December 31, 2014, Abra released the music video of his hit single "Diwata", which featured Chito Miranda of the band Parokya ni Edgar.[12]

The music video for his single "Cerberus", featuring Loonie and Ron Henley under the direction of Willan Rivera, won the Best Music Video Award at the Myx Music Awards 2016.[13]

Discography

Albums

Group albums

Extended plays

Compilation albums

Singles

As featured artist

Television and media appearances

Television

Film

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s) / Work(s)Result
Awit Awards2014Best Collaborationalign=center "Diwata" (with Chito Miranda)[14]
Best Performance by a new Male Recording Artistalign=center rowspan="2" "Cerberus" (with Loonie & Ron Henley)
Best Rap Recording
Music Video of the Yearalign=center "Ilusyon" (with Arci Muñoz)
2015Best Album Packagealign=center "Abra"[15]
Best Rap Recordingalign=center "Dedma" (with Julie Anne San Jose)
2017Favorite Music Videoalign=center "Label" (with Myrtle Sarrosa)[16]
Aliw Awards2013Best New Solo Artistalign=center "Abra"[17]
2014Best Collaboration in a Concertalign=center "Artifice Unplugged" (with Rjay Ty, Alex Omiunu & Stick Figgas)[18]
MYX Music Awards2013Favorite New Artistalign=center rowspan="2" "Abra"[19]
Favorite Male Artist
Favorite Music Videoalign=center rowspan="2" "Gayuma" with (Thyro and Jeriko Aguilar)
Favorite Urban Video
2014Favorite Male Artistalign=center rowspan="2" "Abra"[20]
Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ
Favorite Music Videoalign=center rowspan="2" "Ilusyon" (with Arci Muñoz)
Favorite Urban Video
2015Favorite Collaborationalign=center "Dedma" (with Julie Anne San Jose)[21]
Favorite Male Artistalign=center "Abra"
Favorite Music Videoalign=center rowspan="2" "Dedma"
Favorite Urban Video
2016Favorite Collaborationalign=center "Diwata" (with Chito Miranda)[22]
Favorite Male Artistalign=center "Abra"
"Favorite Urban Video"align=center "Cerberus"
align=center "Diwata"
Best Music Video"Cerberus"
2017Best Music Videoalign=center rowspan="3" "Bolang Kristal" (with KZ Tandingan[23]
Favorite Collaboration
Favorite Urban Video
Wish Music Awards2019Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Yearalign=center "Taya"[24]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Six things you didn't know about rapper Abra. GMA News Online . April 10, 2014 . January 15, 2018.
  2. News: Fliptop rapper taps Vice Ganda for new single. ABS-CBN News. March 12, 2012.
  3. News: 20M Hits on YOUTUBE: ABRA sets a high bar . PhilippineShowbizNews.com . March 26, 2013 . April 13, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180910220319/http://www.philippineshowbiznews.com/20m-hits-on-youtube-abra-sets-a-high-bar . September 10, 2018 . dead .
  4. Web site: Six things you didn't know about rapper Abra. GMA News Online . April 10, 2014 . January 15, 2018.
  5. Web site: 2014-04-10 . Six things you didn’t know about rapper Abra . 2024-08-02 . GMA News Online . en.
  6. Web site: Jr . Bayani San Diego . 2013-04-06 . Abra’s crib no hip-hop . 2024-08-02 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  7. News: Abra, Artifice Records sign up with Ivory Music & Video . The Philippine Star . June 10, 2013 . March 30, 2016.
  8. Web site: Abra releases debut album. 16 March 2014. The Philippine Star. April 10, 2014.
  9. Web site: Abra TV. 21 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150413153837/http://www.tattawards2013.com/votes/best-music-on-youtube-1366211248864.html#.Vf97qJ6qpBd. April 13, 2015 .
  10. http://philnews.ph/2013/07/06/globe-tatt-awards-2013-winners-list-revealed/ Globe Tatt Awards 2013 Winners List Revealed
  11. Web site: Maja Salvador: 'Believe and it will happen'. 29 March 2014. Manila Times. April 10, 2014.
  12. Web site: 2016-11-25 . MYXclusive: ABRA Talks About His Hit Music Video "Diwata"! - MYX YOUR CHOICE. YOUR MUSIC. . 2024-08-02 . web.archive.org.
  13. Web site: FULL LIST: Winners, Myx Music Awards 2016. Rappler. en. 4 March 2019.
  14. Web site: Gloc 9 nabs top honors at 2014 Awit Awards. December 13, 2014. abs-cbn.com. April 4, 2021.
  15. Web site: Sarah G, Yeng, Darren lead winners in 28th Awit Awards. December 10, 2015. abs-cbn.com. April 4, 2021.
  16. Web site: List of Winners for the 30th AWIT Awards. November 26, 2017. starchannelph.blogspot.com. April 4, 2021.
  17. Web site: Mitoy on a roll, wins at 26th Aliw Awards. October 9, 2013. news.abs-cbn.com. April 4, 2021.
  18. Web site: Aliw Awards 2014 Finalists Revealed. November 21, 2014. pep.ph. April 4, 2021.
  19. Web site: WINNERS: Myx Music Awards 2013. March 20, 2013. rappler.com. April 4, 2021.
  20. Web site: Full list, Winners and nominees, MYX Music Awards 2014. March 27, 2014. rappler.com. April 4, 2021.
  21. Web site: MYX Music Awards 2015 Nominees Announced. February 22, 2015. philippineconcerts.com. April 3, 2021.
  22. Web site: FULL LIST: Winners, Myx Music Awards 2016. March 15, 2016. rappler.com. April 3, 2021.
  23. Web site: LIST: MYX Music Awards 2017 nominees revealed. February 2, 2017. April 4, 2021.
  24. Web site: The 4th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Nominees, New Categories, and More. December 12, 2018. Wish 107.5. December 30, 2018.

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