I am no self-aclaimed fan.

But there was a point in my life when I used to sing along with his songs playing in my walkman. A point in my life, where I tuned to channel 13 at exactly 3:00 pm to hear and see his kaleidoscope song & MTV. My all time favorite.

Its ironic but it created a huge impact to the Philippine music scene. On how this man bridges the gap between hip-hop and rock. And how his songs continues to inspire people, particularly the youth. More than anything else, this man put some pride and glamour to our being FILIPINOS. There is no other man who made all those things possible but FRANCIS "Kiko" MAGALONA.

March 6, 2009, a big news hit televesion and radio, an unwanted breaking story, an unwanted announcement (at Eat Bulaga to be particular) that created a massive shock to every Filipino, the death of the Phillipines Master Rapper, Francis M. At a very young age of 44, suffering from cancer of the blood/leukemia he passed away at the Medical City hospital. Its almost 5 days now, but the same mourn & pain covers the entire country. Yesterday, March 10 was the last day of wake for our dearest artist, and was brought to Funeraria Paz Araneta QC for his cremation. And today is his burial. To our dearest FRANCIS M., you might be physically away, but your content and soul remains alive to each and every one of us. May you rest in peace.