Francis "Kiko" Magalona (October 4, 1964 - March 6, 2009)

Francis "Kiko" Magalona (October 4, 1964 - March 6, 2009)

I am one of the few millions of people who idolize the King of Philippine Rap Francis Magalona. The only one who paved the way for the rap industry to exist in the country. A lot of people have been touched by this good man, he left behind yesterday afternoon 8 kids and his wife in the long withstanding battle against leukemia. He was a great man for Filipinos and international artists he worked with. I'm sure a lot of us will miss him.

He presented rap from this republic differently. I'll never look at the 3 stars and the sun the same way again because he changed part of the music industry. He instilled patriotism in his lyrics and never looked so ingenious in every aspect. I have lost an idol. It's so sad that I'm watching one of the greatest bands later (The Eraserheads) that worked with him and even idolized his work too. I don't want to ask why good people always part too early. Master Rapper Francis Magalona, I have nothing to say anymore... but THANK YOU.


Other articles of him here and here. Check out his latest entries in multiply too here.

NO DOUBT Giving Away More Than Tickets!

One of my favorite bands No Doubt has just announced they are giving away more than just a ticket on their up coming tour. They are giving away a whole catalog! Which means all their albums then and now together with the latest single "Stand and Deliver". I'm sure to enjoy these perks!

I think I did miss one of their albums because of obvious reasons and this particular package is just the best deal. It only applies to those who got the $85 to $105 ticket holders and not the lower ones. They are going to give these packages 30 days after the tour ends. The start will be on May 2 in Atlantic City and will run until August of this year. Coincidentally that will be the anniversary of my site also! ^_^

I love No Doubt! Weeee!

Britney Spears is BACK!

After 5 years of being a hermit in her own little shell, with the hundreds of circus days behind her... Britney Spears is back with a vengeance!

A new tour has been kicked off in her own little hometown of Louisiana with a sold out crowd singing her greatest hits from way back in 2004 and her new album Circus that topped the US, UK, Asian charts and went platinum in a span of a few weeks. This is an unprecedented comeback for the pop princess. She is also back in shape with her tight lookin abs and slender body while she swayed to her hits the same day. I never really liked her that much but most of my friends do, and I kinda pitied her when all the fiascoes and things that happened to her marriage with KFED and the custody battle for her son. It just goes to show how appropriate her latest album title is... as CIRCUS... and she is now armed with a whip to tame everything and get her life back on track. I just hope she doesn't get suspended again for driving anytime soon. The paparazzi would surely be on their toes when this happens.I applaud you though for coming back! ^_^

Spending Wisely

I manage my own finances and am pretty good in doing it. Maybe once a month I see to it that I take note of my expenditures and the funds that are going into my bank accounts. I have several savings accounts because that is the only way I can keep myself from using them all. I prefer a remote bank so I would not be able to go there easily and withdraw the funds. That is what I have been doing these past few years and it seems effective. I pay my bills outright and never miss any credit card payments because if there is one valuable thing I learned from my siblings, to take care of that first.

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate credit cards. It's just that whenever I hear horror stories about them and the repercussions of bad credit, I just can't stand it. I hate to watch people destroy their careers and names because they did not manage their credit card debt properly. Most financial experts say that it would be better if you only keep one credit card. That is what I'm doing now with my current bank. I advise people who are in bad debt to get some way to consolidate their debt on instant approval credit cards. After fixing their finances, they can probably start paying it up until a manageable amount appears on their bills. The next time they think of spending, it should only be within their means. A bad credit standing would only get them in trouble with the law. I suggest they find someone who can fix their problems or get good financial advice when they need it.