Gloc-9 reveals reason why he refuses to write 'Upuan' part 2
MANILA, Philippines — Rapper Gloc-9 said that he is proud that his song “Upuan” is being used as part of protests to condemn corruption.
In an interview with the media during the launch of his new album “Project A” with rapper Abaddon, Gloc said that he hopes that Filipinos' cry for accountability will be heard.
“Ang mga nasulat naming na mga kanta ay parang mga anak namin. 'Pag nakikita namin na sila'y lumilipad ng sarili nila we're very, very proud. I'm very, very proud sa mga awitin na 'yon na naisulat ko at sana ay magkaroon ng bunga ang pag-awit ng mga kababayan natin sa awitin ko,” he said.
Gloc-9 revealed that he has been receiving a lot of requests to do a part 2 of "Upuan" but he refused.
"I think hindi siya fair sa unang song na ginawa mo. Parang siyempre hindi mo na pwedeng ulitin 'yung sincerity mo sa pagsulat non. 'Pag inutusan ka na gawin yon ay parang iba na," he said.
The wordsmith explained that the sincerity felt in the first song would diminish and felt that it would be better if listeners would take to heart the lyrics and message of "Upuan," which he recorded with Jeazell Grutas in 2009.
"I think mas maganda kung pag-nilayan natin 'yung laman ng awitin na 'yon at pag-butihin pa natin," he added.
When asked why he wrote the song “Upuan,” Gloc said, “Nong sinulat ko 'yung kanta na yon ako ay isang estudyante sa loob ng public hospital na nakakakita ng nanay na namamatayan ng anak dahil wala silang pambili ng gamot.”
Gloc-9 and Abaddon will release the album "Project A" on October 17.
Produced by Cursebox, "Project A" consists of 11 tracks, such as “Dating Gawi,” “Halimaw,” “Taksil,” “Ambag,” “Kuya Cesar,” “Anghel,” “BLGBGN,” “Bonethugs,” “Kakampi,” and “Magarang Kotse,” all of which were released earlier this year.
The only track on the album that was not released as a single is the acoustic version of “Halimaw.”
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