Putting the spotlight on the South

Run by DJs, MCs and dancers, Laguna Hip-hop is ready to break borders with their growing community

- Bianca Serrano

Laguna Hip-hop is spearheading the south’s takeover with undisguised beats and raw rhythm.“Hip-hop lets you create something. Your personality and individuality come out through your art, whether it’s breakin’, MC-ing, graffiti, or DJ-ing. I guess all of us have our essence when it comes to this culture,” quips Mavey, one of the dancers from the Prain Props crew in Laguna.

The musical outfit isn’t technically an official group. “We all do our own thing, but we also collaborate on some songs. Technically, we’re not a rap group, but we carry the name Laguna Hip-hop when we get invited to some gigs,” clarifies Gnarrate, emcee, and gig organizer for Dank Kalabaw.

From organizing gigs and acting as an emcee with Dank Kalabaw, to collaborating with Jaga with the MFS, and smashing the records with Embi Steady, Laguna Hip-hop is a well-rounded community motivated by cultivating their culture.