Abra (rapper)
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For the Philippine province, see Abra
Abra | |
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| Birth name | Raymond Abracosa |
| Born | December 2, 1990 |
| Origin | Pasig, Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Hip hop, alternative hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Fliptop artist, rapper, musician |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present (as a solo artist) |
| Labels | Artifice Records |
| Website | Abra on Facebook Abra on Twitter Video on YouTube |
Abra (born Raymond Abracosa in Pasig City) is a Filipino hip hop and Fliptop artist. He gained popularity in his song "Gayuma" (Potion). The music video for the song shows Abra being given a potion only to realize that his love interest is in fact a gay.
Career
He started his career as a member of Pinoy hip hop group Lyrically Deranged Poets in 2010. He is also a major icon in the Fliptop battle league, as well as a co-host on PTV 4's show iConnect.
Personal life
Abra graduated from the University of Asia and the Pacific in 2011.
Discography
Albums
- FHM: Filipino Horror Movies (2012)
Compilation albums
- Various Artists: Homegrown Hiphop (Universal Music Group, 2013)
Singles
- "Gayuma"
- "Abrakadabra"
- "Alab ng Puso" (theme of ABS-CBN's Juan dela Cruz)
- "TBA" (with Vice Ganda)
Television and media appearances
Television and social media
- FlipTop: The First Filipino Rap Battle League (YouTube channel, 2012–present)
- iConnect (PTV 4, 2012–present)
- Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid (TV5, guest)
- Party Pilipinas (GMA, guest)
- Gandang Gabi, Vice! (ABS-CBN, guest)
- Rated K (ABS-CBN, guest)
- Sarah G. Live (ABS-CBN, guest)
- Party Pilipinas(GMA, guest)
- Hot TV (GMA, guest)
Music videos
Gayuma Tao lang
References
- "Vice Ganda And Rapper Abra Set Sights On Collaboration". Manila Bulletin. Yahoo!. December 5, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- "Fliptop rapper taps Vice Ganda for new single". ABS-CBN News. 12/03/2012. Retrieved 01/17/2013.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - "Abra-Vice Ganda Collab Still On; Rapper On Track In 'Juan dela Cruz' OST". Manila Bulletin. January 14, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
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