Rappers Emerge from Manila's Violent Slums - 06 Jan 08

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A new generation of rappers in the Philippines has emerged from Manila's poorest slums where violence is a way of life.

The former gang members are using music to tell their story and have also become the subject of an internationally acclaimed film.

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Rappers Emerge from Manila's Violent Slums - 06 Jan 08

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  • rap

    rap is S**t where ever its from lol

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  • oh god.. filipino ...

    oh god.. filipino rap S**ks .
    and.. that place is so damn poor.
    oh and im filipino too

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  • i see... now i get ...

    i see... now i get it... this is all about the "film" tribu... a promotional act and not real reporting...

    By darkeyndyel [Affiliate User] 1201089671 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • tondo rap was not ...

    tondo rap was not born in that place... what is the cource of that information?.... just a question... sigaw ng tundo is not a self proclaimed gang group... this is not the general tondo rappers theme... i feel that some clarifications must be done... but i doubt that this will be created...

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  • thanks... it's me ...

    thanks... it's me 2dy...

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  • Good job Marga! ...

    Good job Marga! Proud of you

    By jamelaaisha [Affiliate User] 1200937202 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • human ...

    human resourcefulness in the face of the results of "benevolent" US intervention and "globalization"(a buzz word which means the spreading of a US-dominated global capitalist system).

    By jklasdfjdfksl [Affiliate User] 1199653861 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
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