Member Since: 26/01/2007
Band Members:
Circulo Pugantes is composed of Filipino rap veterans Madd Poets, BB Clan, Chinese Mafia and one of Philippines’ Hip-hop Pioneers, Denmark.
Their latest album “Circulo Pugantes Presents… TODAS†was released in March 2007 and distributed by Galaxy Records in the Philippines. The compilation album also features new artists that they acquired namely Don the 4th Letter, New Elementz, Rhytmikz, Baztoneros and Ready4War.
TODAS was launched in Empire Bar on March 2007. CIRCULO PUGANTES won in The 2008 Philippine Hiphop Awards 4 for Album of the Year category.
The album is available in all music stores in the Philippines and also distributed by Filipino stores/communities in the USA (California & New Jersey), Canada (Montreal & Winnipeg), England (London), Japan (Tokyo & Nagoya) and Singapore.
MADD POETS
D-Coy
Nikusheen On
Quaizy
Lee Andre Katindoy
James
James Espina
Lowkey
Ray Bajamunde Jr.
An undeniable group who has upscaled the urban scene with their immaculate wit and deviant beats since the early 90’s, Madd Poets is comprised of four emcees, two of which are pinoy's top illustrious producers. They have marked their explicit soundwaves into the senses of a growing hip-hop nation after releasing their 1997 debut album "Ikatlong Mundo" under ill.is.it Records and distributed by Sony Music Philippines. In the following years they managed to form their own music label called "Madd World Entertainment." From the streets to the media, Madd Poets has gained respect for bringing true underground hip hop. Members Quaizy and D-Coy have released solo albums, the latter about to release his second.
B.B. CLAN
Simon
Simeon Monte
Kemikal Ali
Ali Jayson Amerol
Cris Acero
Christopher Acero
Known for their witty rhymes and word play, BB Clan is the epitome of what Tagalog rap is all about. Having two albums under their belt, their first album “Mabanges†is released by Neo Records in 1997 and their sophomore album “Bonafide Bastards†is released by Universal Records in 2002, the group is in the process of recording their third album which is already halfway prior to completion.
CHINESE MAFIA
Chi-Nigg
Jeffery Tam
Klutch-B
Brian Comandao
Chinese Mafia’s debut album was released in 1998 by Neo Records, appeared on numerous compilation albums, movie soundtracks and featured on other artists’ albums from 1996 up to the present. The duo complements each other with their contrasting styles. Chi-Nigg being the playful and funny MC while Klutch-B the serious and deep versed lyricist. Both have appeared in a motion picture but Jeffrey Tam (Chi-Nigg) tried to pursue it further. Their 2nd album is yet to be released in music stores.
DENMARK
Denmark Repuyan
One of the pioneers of Philippine Hiphop, Denmark has released three albums. His debut album in 1991 produced the hit song “Louningning†followed by a second album “Brownout†which was both released by Viva Records. After almost a decade of absence from the scene, Denmark surprised hip-hop fans in 2004 with his comeback album “Blind Rhyme†under BMG Records Pilipinas. He is currently gathering a new breed of artists who will be featured in his very first compilation album project. Denmark is also preparing to record his fourth album which will be released soon.
Record Label: MaddWorld Entertainment
Type of Label: Major