Lordivino Ignacio (born December 11, 1977), known professionally as Bassilyo, is a Filipino rapper, singer and songwriter. The name Bassilyo is based on the character Basilio, from the novel Noli Me Tangere. Bassilyo is also an occasional actor.[3]
Bassilyo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lordivino Ignacio[1][2] |
| Born | December 11, 1977 Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | MCA Music |
Career
editBassilyo was part of the group Crazy as Pinoy, which appeared on Eat Bulaga!'s Rappublic of the Philippines contest in 2002. Bassilyo credited FlipTop Battle League for his comeback that he had gone viral again through three rap battles.[4] Bassilyo became best known for the single "Lord, Patawad" (lit. "Lord, Forgive Me") in 2014, whose lyrics were derived from his early life and observations of his surroundings;[1] Bassilyo later admitted in an interview that he spent time in prison for undisclosed reasons, as well as having been addicted to gambling, both of which served as inspiration for the song.[5]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Discography | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Album | Label |
| 2013 | Klassik | Universal Records |
Singles
edit| Singles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Song | Album |
| 2013 | "Lord Patawad" | Klassik |
| 2014 | "Walang Kwentang Kanta" | |
Appearances
editMusic videos
edit- "Ilusyon" (Abra feat. Arci Muñoz, 2013)
- "Nakakamiss" (Smugglaz, Curse One, Dello, 2014)
Television
edit| Program | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Ihaw Na | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| Wowowillie | Guest | TV-5 |
| Umagang Kay Ganda | Himself/guest | ABS-CBN |
| Eat Bulaga! | Himself/guest | GMA-7 |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Pat. Dante "Bulate" Villafuerte | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel |
| Magandang Buhay | Himself/guest | ABS-CBN |
| FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Teban | Kapamilya Channel |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 30th Awit Award | Best Novelty Recording | Pending |
References
edit- ^ a b "Bassilyo's single 'Lord Patawad' is based on his life". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "Meet Bassilyo, the rapper behind "Lord Patawad"". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "Bassilyo Known actor in Tribu".
- ^ "From prison to the peak of success". April 24, 2014.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (April 24, 2014). "From prison to the peak of success". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
Further reading
edit- "Bassilyo's Klasik". Manila Standard. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- "From prison to the peak of success". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- "Bassilyo's single 'Lord Patawad' is based on his life". Philippine Star. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- "Bassilyo; On how to write a hit song". Gold Star Daily. Retrieved April 18, 2015..