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Death Threat
Also known asDTG
OriginPhilippines
GenresPinoy hip hop
Years active1993–present
LabelsReal Deal Productions
Members
  • O.G Beware
  • Konflick Dalubhasa
  • Phat-L aka Dyablo
  • Jo Hussle
Past members
  • Hi-Jakkk
  • Gloc-9
  • Genezide
  • O-Dogg (deceased)

Death Threat is a hip-hop group in the Philippines. The group is credited for pioneering gangsta rap in the Philippines and for launching the career of Gloc-9.

History

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Death Threat initially consisted of Ron "Beware" Salonga and Gerald "Genezide" Acelajado. Their self-titled debut album Death Threat:Gusto Kong Bumaet was released in 1993.[1] It contained the song "Gusto Kong Bumaet (Pero 'Di Ko Magawa)" (in English: "I Want to Become Good (But I Cannot)") which told tales of the daily lives of the young impoverished Filipino youth growing up in the city streets and slum areas.[2] It is considered the first Filipino gangsta rap album and was certified gold.[3][4]

Three years later, they added more members with emcees Michael P. "Hi-Jakkk" Reyes, and Lawrence "O-Dogg" Panganiban.[1] They were also joined by Aristotle Pollisco. The group suggested him the rap alias "Glock-9". He then changed it to "Gloc-9".[5] Their second album, Death Threat: Wanted contained the song "Ilibing ng Buhay (Ang Mga Sosyal)" (in English: "Bury (The Elitists) Alive") with Pooch (the alter-ego of Andrew E.).[4][6] The song became a hit despite not getting radio play.[4] Another song, "Who's Next?", is considered one of the first Filipino diss tracks written, as they called out rival rappers and the radio station LA 105.9.[1] The album itself was certified double platinum.[4]

Beware left the Philippines after the release of the album, and the group became the duo of Hi-Jakkk and Gloc-9, and released the third album Kings of da Undaground in 1997. Kings of da Undaground went on to become a four-time platinum album.[7] Beware then returned to the Philippines in 1998 to release the album Death Threat: The Return that was recorded in California.[4]

In 2002, Death Threat released another album, Death Threat: Still Wanted. It contained 'Private Diane", which featured Ely Buendia and Francis Magalona.[8][9]

During the 2000s, several members left the group. For a time, Gloc-9 and Hi-Jakkk performed together as a duo, releasing Domination I and Domination II.[10][11] Hi-Jakk produced and arranged their albums.[11] Gloc-9 then signed with Star Music and became one of the best-selling and most successful hip-hop artists in the Philippines.[12] Hi-Jakkk also became a solo artist, releasing several albums and worked with ABS-CBN Music in 2023.[13][14] "O-Dogg" spent the next 15 years an RTC employee. In 2014, he was shot dead in Muntinlupa.[15]

In 2019, Death Threat performed on the Wish 107.5 bus.[8] They also released "Gusto Kong Bumaet Pero Di Ko Magawa: Part 2".[16]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 1993: Death Threat: Gusto Kong Bumaet[17]
  • 1995: Death Threat: Wanted[18]
  • 1997: Kings of da Undaground[19]
  • 1998: Beware: The Return (O.G. Beware)
  • 1999: Reincarnation (compilation album)[20]
  • 1999: Kasalanan (Genezide)
  • 2002: Still Wanted: Da 2nd Chapter
  • 2005: Beware: Revenge of tha Undaground
  • 2005: Da Best of Death Threat (1993-2003)
  • 2014: The Best of Beware (2-disc album)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tan, Jake (October 5, 2022). "How Influential is Death Threat's Wanted". www.fliptop.com.ph. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  2. ^ Caballa, Jason (2024-04-30). "10 Songs You Need To Check Out To Understand Filipino Hip-Hop". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  3. ^ "A Flip-Hop Timeline". Lifestyle.INQ. 2014-05-03. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Death Threat". Archived from the original on 2006-03-07. Retrieved 2024-09-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ "7 Things to Know About Gloc-9". wish107.5.com. January 6, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  6. ^ Fabie, Kel (2019-11-30). "8 Mind-Blowing Songs You Can Only Ever Hear While In a Jeepney". 8List.ph. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  7. ^ Rafid, Sabiq (September 27, 2023). "The 5 torchbearers for the future of Filipino Hip Hop". liftedasia.com. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  8. ^ a b "Death Threat performs 'Private Diane' live on Wish 107.5 Bus". wish107.5.com. November 4, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Galang, Christine (2016-08-23). "Snatch The Microphone, The Revolution Is Still Not Televised: Tracing Filipino Hip-Hop history and notes on its future". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  10. ^ Domination by Hi-Jakkk Gloc-9 on Apple Music, 1997-12-19, retrieved 2024-09-13
  11. ^ a b "New rap releases". Philstar.com. March 22, 2000. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  12. ^ Fernando, Jeff (2024-09-04). "Gloc9 reflects on 27 years in music". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  13. ^ Gil, Baby A. (August 10, 2001). "Something new from the realm of rap". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  14. ^ "6 new songs about embracing different phases in life and love". ABS-CBN Corporate. November 23, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  15. ^ "Court employee shot dead in Muntinlupa". GMA News Online. 10 May 2014.
  16. ^ Death Threat Official TV (2020-02-27). Gusto Kong Bumaet Pero Di Ko Magawa Part 2 (Official MV). Retrieved 2024-09-13 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ Gusto Kong Bumaet by Death Threat on Apple Music, 1996-07-16, retrieved 2024-09-13
  18. ^ Pinoyrap Collective, Death Threat Wanted, retrieved 2024-09-13
  19. ^ Kings of da Undaground by Death Threat on Apple Music, 2004-08-27, retrieved 2024-09-13
  20. ^ Reincarnation by Death Threat on Apple Music, 2002-01-01, retrieved 2024-09-13
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