FlipTop, the country’s biggest, longest-running, and world’s most viewed Battle Rap organization, return with the icons of the genre in back-to-back concerts in Cebu and Manila! 

On November 7, Friday, FlipTop LIVE goes to Cebu City’s IC3 Convention Center with the Philippines’ hip-hop titans — king of rhymes Loonie, OG hitmaker Gloc-9 and Filipino American music activist Bambu De Pistola.  Joining the three in Cebu are rapper KJah from Caloocan, Visayan group No Pets Allowed and Cebuano emcee Mistah Lefty, as well as DJs a.k.a. Turntablism artists Phatrick, Short, and Supreme Fist. 

On November 8, Saturday, Loonie, Gloc-9, Bambu De Pistola with KJah and DJs Phatrick and Supreme Fist are performing at the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig. Undefeated battle emcee and 2017 Isabuhay Champion Mhot, Filipino HipHop legends Kemikal Ali and DJ Arbie Won, and Muntinlupa’s finest DJ Nicko, complete the lineup for FlipTop LIVE’s Manila leg. 

In a post on Instagram, Bambu De Pistola said, “I’m extremely honored to be able to come back and rock with two of my favorite emcees from back home: Gloc-9 and Loonie… For the first time ever, I’m bringing DJ Phatrick along for the party, so I’m excited to be able to bring our set to my folks. Looking forward to getting on the ground and building!” 

Gloc-9, meanwhile, said he feels nostalgic about these concerts. “I always love coming back to Cebu dahil isa ito sa mga lugar na lagi kong binibisita noong ako’y nagsisimula pa lang. At may Manila leg pa (ang FlipTop LIVE)! To perform in an event that I’ve always respected and been a fan of ever since is really special.” 
This very first installment of the FlipTop LIVE concert will focus on shorter lineups but longer and heavier performances, it will also highlight the art of DJ-ing — one of the four main elements of HipHop culture. 

Although a purely musical concert as opposed to their usual battle rap events, organizer Anygma declares that FlipTop LIVE in Cebu and Manila would still have something for every kind of fan. He said, “Meron para sa Battle Rap fans, meron para sa HipHop Music fans!” 

Gloc-9 assured the shows will be topnotch. “I know all the hard work and passion that Anygma and his team puts into the concerts, that is why I am all the more excited. Kitakits!” 

Tickets are now available through online reservation via the FlipTop Battle League Facebook page, and in-store at Apollo Sports Bar in Mandaue City, Cebu, and at Baraks in Mandaluyong City. Fans can also avail of the Barkada Promo Bundles in “Buy 6, Get 1 Free” for the General Admission section, and “Buy 7, Get 1 Free” for the VIP section. All ticket tiers come with one free FlipTop Beer, and the SVIP tickets also include a toot bag giveaway containing several event merch items. 

For inquiries and updates, contact the FlipTop Battle League Facebook page. FlipTop Mag-ingay!