Gloc-9

This article is about the Filipino rapper-singer-songwriter. For the semi-automatic handgun, see Glock.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Condenuevo and the surname or paternal family name is Pollisco.

Gloc-9
Born
Aristotle Condenuevo Pollisco[1]

(1977-10-18) October 18, 1977 (age 47)
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active1992–present
SpouseThea Gomez[2]
AwardsNCCA Gawad Sudi (National Music Awards) 2010–2020 awardee
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Websitewww.glocdash9.com

Aristotle Condenuevo Pollisco (born October 18, 1977), known professionally as Gloc-9, is a Filipino rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as one of the best Filipino rappers of all time, his fast-flowing vocal style has made him one of the best-selling and most successful hip-hop artists in the Philippines. He was described by fellow Filipino rapper Francis Magalona as "a blacksmith of words and letters, and a true Filipino poet."[3]

He is referred to as a trailblazer and the long-standing giant of the Pinoy Hip-Hop scene.[4] In a career spanning 25 years, Gloc-9 has won over 60 awards including the prestigious 'Sudi National Music Award' by the National Commission of Culture and Art.[4] He is also a recipient of 2 FAMAS Awards, 21 Awit Awards, 18 Myx Music Awards and 9 PMPC Star Awards.[5][6][7] His albums Liham at Lihim (Platinum) and MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata (Gold), both earned sales certifications by the PARI.[8][9] In 2019, he was inducted at the Calle Con Hall of Fame.[10]

He has collaborated on almost a dozen songs with other OPM artists; "Lando" with the late Francis M, "Upuan" with Jaezelle, "Bagsakan" with Parokya ni Edgar, "Baon" with Gab Chee Kee of Parokya ni Edgar and Francis M, and "Sari-Saring Kwento" with Noel Cabangon and Champ Lui Pio. His songs mostly tackle social issues such as social injustices, poverty, and patriotism. He began his musical career with the gangsta rap group Death Threat.[11]

Gloc-9 is notably one of the few artists in the Philippine music scene who has won an award for almost every album he released.[4]

  1. ^ Viernes, Franchesca (July 19, 2021). "Gloc-9 looks back on decision to stay in the Philippines, continue rapping career". GMA News. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "Gloc-9 tops YouTube trending chart with 'Halik' and 24 bars rap challenge". InqPOP!. April 15, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  3. ^ Diokno, Pepe (May 28, 2007). "Francis M, rapper, TV celeb, "Idol" judge, modern hero". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 23, 2008. Retrieved February 23, 2008.
  4. ^ a b c "The LiFTED 5: Celebrating Gloc-9's 24 years in the Hip Hop game". liftedasia.com. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  5. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (September 23, 2015). "Allen Dizon, Toni Gonzaga top 63rd Famas Awards". Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  6. ^ "Sarah, Darren and Gloc-9 bag major wins at the MYX Music Awards 2017 | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  7. ^ "Gloc-9 bags 5 Awit awards". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "PARI: Articles". www.pari.com.ph. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  9. ^ "Gloc-9 Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  10. ^ "The best in Pinoy hip-hop gather at Calle Con 2019". One Music PH.
  11. ^ "Gloc-9 says he is ready to retire". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 3, 2019.