Filipino rapper and singer-songwriter #ShantiDope traces his roots, illustrates his passion for his craft, and envisions his legacy, right here on Billboard Philippines Volumes.
Whether as a child inspired by the music playing in his home or as one of the biggest Filipino artists across genres and generations, Shanti Dope has always been driven by a desire to tell stories through music and to carve a path straight to the top.
From his beginnings being influenced by battle rap, flip-top, and Y2K rap, to creating his own rap collective Young God Records to spotlight artists who deserve recognition, the “Nadarang” and “Amatz” artist has never been one to let up or let go. Even the challenges he’s faced, including his time in rehab, have only strengthened his resolve to make music and showcase Filipino artistry to the world.
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0:00 Intro
1:13 Shanti Dope’s upbringing and first memories with music
6:00 His interest in battle rap and fliptop
7:11 Entry into the scene, working with Gloc-9, KLUMCEE, and Asintada
14:13 On never losing the hunger to do more
17:16 On starting rap collective Young God Records with HELLMERRY
20:50 Hearing about his peers’ rise to fame while in rehab
23:00 The value of consistency when dropping music
25:09 The evolution of Filipino hip-hop
30:54 Shanti Dope on legacy and looking to the future
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