Bassilyo

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Bassilyo
Birth nameLordivino Ignacio[1][2]
Born (1977-12-11) December 11, 1977 (age 46)
Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines
GenresPinoy hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1995–present
LabelsMCA Music

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]

Career[edit]

Bassilyo 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[edit]

Studio 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[edit]

Music 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]

  1. ^ a b "Bassilyo's single 'Lord Patawad' is based on his life". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Meet Bassilyo, the rapper behind "Lord Patawad"". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Bassilyo Known actor in Tribu".
  4. ^ "From prison to the peak of success". April 24, 2014.
  5. ^ Policarpio, Allan (April 24, 2014). "From prison to the peak of success". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 4, 2023.

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