Rap music has been an essential part of the music industry. From Salbakuta to Andrew E to Gloc 9, rap has arguably inspired the current generation of Tagalog rappers to place much more emphasis on multi-syllable rhyme schemes, punchlines, and metaphors than ever before. With the emergence of several new Filipino rappers, including Abra, Loonie, Pio Balbuena, Batas, Dello, and Anygma, this fresh wave of music is expected to continue gaining momentum in the coming years.
Get to Know Geo Ong
Don Angelo Villaver Ong, better known as Geo Ong, was born on March 15 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Raised by his parents, Elsa and Angelito Ong, Geo began his journey into music as a freelance rapper just two years ago. Since then, he’s made appearances on platforms like Net25, Master Showman, Pinas FM, Barangay LS, and Rap Sessions. After his recent performance, we had the opportunity to sit down with him for a quick interview.
SCM: Tell me about your song "Apoy"
GEO: "Yung apoy para sakin talaga yun eh, sinabi ko dun yung mga bagay na dapat gawin ko mismo tulad ng magsipag, tyaga, dasal, yun, kaya may apoy"
"APOY" on YouTube
SCM: Story behind your song "Samantha"
GEO: "Samantha naman is a song na akala nila may tinutukoy ako or meron talagang Samantha. Pero wala nalalaliman lang ako sa pangalang samantha tsaka Romantic yung ganung name eh. Ginawa ko ng title ng song. Mahilig kasi ako mantrip na pag may nakilala ako oh may pinakilala sakin iiba ibahin ko na yung pangalan sa twing kakausapin ko siya. Tapos gumawa ako ng kanta wala pa talagang title, wala pa kong naiisip, kelangan na gawan ng demo kaya nirecord naSo nag-isip ako ng pangalan na astig, catchy tsaka oldschool so yun Samantha yung naisip ko. Yun na siya"
SCM: If given a chance to work or perform with someone, who will it be?
GEO:"Chris Brown sana".
SCM: What makes you different from the present rapper? What makes your music unique?
GEO: "Sa ngayon wala pa e. Hindi ko pa alam kung ano yung pinagkaiba ko sa kanila. Hanggang ngayon hinahanap ko pa rin sarili ko."
SCM: What makes RAPPING so important to you right now?
GEO: Naisusulat ko lahat tsaka masasabi mo sa lahat sa Rap Song.
SCM: Any song you're working on?
GEO: Madami akong sinusulat, record na lang
SCM: Any song you're into ( What's on your playlist? )
GEO: Puro kanta ni Rey Valera
SCM: Celebrity Crush/es
GEO: Maja Salvador. Ang galing niya sumayaw e
tsaka uamrte. Ang lakas ng dating niya
SCM: Type mo sa isang girl
GEO: Unang una syempre mabait, simple tsaka hindi
mayabang
SCM: Craziest thing a fan did
GEO: Parang sikat lang ako no? Talagang “a fan did” hehe. Siguro yung kagabi nabasag niya yung phone niya habang nanunuod ng Walang Tulugan”
GEO: Parang sikat lang ako no? Talagang “a fan did” hehe. Siguro yung kagabi nabasag niya yung phone niya habang nanunuod ng Walang Tulugan”
SCM: Tips to all freelance rapper like you
GEO: Sipag lang. Kung gusto mo talaga paglaanan mo
ng oras.GEO'S SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS:
YouTube Channel: Geo Ong
Twitter and Instagram: @imgeoong
Upcoming Shows:
"Homeworkz Bar Tour"
March 13: Conspiracy Bar
March 22: Flare Metrowalk
April 4: Giant Bar, Antipolo
April 11: Xclusive Bar, Adriatico, Malate
April 12: Bagaberde
April 15: Starwood Café, Makati
April 25: D Publiq, Las Piñas
May 15: Keg Bar, Makati
Aside from his looks, Geo is passionate about his craft and continues to hone his skills. Rapping isn't easy—I tried it once and felt awkward and funny! But rap is more than just dope beats and rhymes. It tells stories, sheds light on societal issues, and has grown into a prominent part of mainstream music.
"McJim's Get Real" Talent Search Weekly Eliminations:
- March 2, 2 PM: SM Center, Las Piñas
- March 9, 2 PM: SM City, Masinag
- March 16, 2 PM: SM City, Clark
- March 23, 2 PM: SM City, Calamba
- March 30, 2 PM: SM City, Manila
