History
Mastaplann is an all-Filipino Hip Hop group that was formed in 1992 in the Philippines, with original group members Butch Velez aka Tracer One, Johnny Luna aka Type Slickk, Disco Mix Competition DJs Sonny Abad, Noel Macanaya aka DJ MOD, Lopi Guzman aka DJ Lopi, and managed by Jesse Gonzales. Butch and Johnny were balikbayans from the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles, CA, Sonny a balikbayan from Hercules, CA, near the San Francisco Bay Area and Noel and Lopi native Filipinos. In 1992, Mastaplann was signed by Universal Records, where they released two records; in 1993, their debut eponymous release, and in 1994, The Way of tha Plann. These albums eventually obtained platinum status and are still selling worldwide. In 1995, Butch and Johnny went back to the states to take a hiatus from the scene. In 2000, they released a third album through BMG Records, under the new sub-label, Red Egg Records entitled Mastaplann.com, an obvious reference to their newly developed website. Additionally, the group scaled down their line-up to just Butch and Johnny, and then added Johnny Krush, another balikbayan from the San Francisco area. This album has already obtained gold status in the Philippines, and is also still selling. Currently, the group is based in the States where they still perform and make music. Mastaplann is currently working on their fourth album, yet to be titled, to be released under True Asiatik Productionz.
Currently the band is being represented by 3rd World Management.
Achievements
Two platinum albums under Universal Records: Mastaplann, and The Way of tha Plann
Gold album under BMG/Red Egg Records: Mastaplann.com
1993, and 1994 Awit Award nominee, Best Rap
1994 Katha Award nominee and winner, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Album
Number One songs in the Philippines, Bring Dat Booty, Is It Time, True Asiatik, Way of tha Plann
Toured all of Philippines. Also, in 1994 toured Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong to promote the release of The Way of tha Plann in those respective countries
1994 Number One rap song in Malaysia, Bring Dat Booty
1993, opened for Bobby Brown for a major concert at the Folk Arts Theater
1994, performed with Eraserheads for their first major concert, Jamboree also at the Folk Arts Theater
Produced music for various Filipino artists such as Francis M., Death Threat, Sun Valley Crew
Hosted video specials for MTV Asia and Channel V
Various promotional and guest stints for television programs in the Philippines
For Booking Details contact 3rd World Management.
