Aristotle Pollisco better known by his stage name Gloc-9, is an Awit Award

Awit Awards

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-winning Filipino

Filipino people

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  rapper

Rapping

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. His fast-flowing vocal style has made him one of the most successful hip-hop artists in the Philippines

Philippines

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. He was described by fellow Filipino rapper Francis Magalona

Francis Magalona

Francis Michael Durango Magalona , also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream...

 as "a blacksmith of words and letters, and a true Filipino poet."

He is an award-winning rapper who has collaborated almost a dozen of songs with other OPM artists; “Lando” collaborated with late Francis M., “Upuan” with Jaezelle, “Bagsakan” with Parokya ni Edgar

Parokya ni Edgar

Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of college students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs...

 and Francis M., and “Sari-Saring Kwento” with Noel Cabangon and Champ Lui Pio

Champ Lui Pio

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. His songs mostly tackle social issues such as social injustices, poverty

Poverty

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 and patriotism

Patriotism

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Personal life =
He is the son of Orlando Pollisco, Sr. and the second of four siblings: Sharito (born 1976), Orlando, Jr. (born 1978) and Sharon (born 1982). Gloc 9 is a graduate of BS Nursing. He is married to Thea Pollisco and the father of fraternal twins, Sean Daniel and Danielle Shaun.

Studio Albums

Year	Album	Recording Company
2003	G9	Star Records
2005	Ako Si...
2007	Diploma Diploma (Gloc-9 album) Diploma is the third album and his very 1st album by Sony BMG of Pinoy rapper, Gloc-9. It has 14 tracks and released under Sony BMG on 2007.-Track listing:# Diploma# Lando - feat. Francis M.# The Task Is Done - feat. Gobas & Reg Rubio of Greyhounds...	Sony-BMG Philippines
2009	Matrikula Matrikula - Upuan:Upuan is the first single of Gloc-9 off the album. The song features Jeazel Grutas of the band Zelle.-Album credits:Executive Producer:Rudy Y. TeeA&R Executive:Vic ValencianoMarketing Directors:Narciso ChanMario Joson...	Sony Music Philippines
2011	Talumpati Talumpati -Walang Natira:Walang Natira is the first single of Gloc-9 off his fifth album Talumpati. The song features Pinoy Dream Academy season 2 alumna, Sheng Belmonte.-External links:* *...

Singles

• "Hinahanap Ng Puso"
• "Isang Araw"
• "Sayang"
• "Simpleng Tao"
• "Bakit"
• "Ayoko Na"
• "Masama Yan"
• "Nag-iisang Mundo"
• "Nginig"
• "Tula"
• "Ipagpatawad Mo"
• "Love Story Ko"
• "Liwanag"
• "Ako Si"
• "B.I."
• "Jologs"
• "Get To Know You"
• "Lando"
• "Torpedo"
• "Sumayaw Ka"
• "Upuan"
• "Balita"
• "Martilyo"
• "Walang Natira"
• "Elmer"
• "Kung tama siya *"
• "One Hit Combo *"

Endorsements and Appearances=

• 2011 Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break
  Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break
  Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break is a 2011 reality-based singing talent show created by GMA Network. It is hosted by Ogie Alcasid, as the journey host, Dingdong Dantes as gala presenter, and Jennylyn Mercado, the show's reality host...
  
    GMA Network
  GMA Network
  GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
  
   Mentors
• V-Fresh from Columbia Foods Corporation (2005–present)

Awards=

Year	Ceremony	Award	Result
2011	Myx Music Awards	Favorite Male Artist
2010	23rd Awit Awards
	Tambayan 101.9 OPM Awards	Song Of The Year - “Upuan”
	Myx Music Awards	Favorite Urban Video - “Upuan”
	Wave891 Urban Music Awards	Best Male Hip Hop
2009	Waki OPM Awards 101.9	Best Dance Hit - “Sumayaw Ka”
	Philippine Hip Hop Awards	Rap Artist Of The Year
2008
2007
2006
2005
	MTV Pilipinas	Video Of The Year - “Sayang”
2003	Awit Awards	Best Christmas Song - “Pasko Na Naman”
2002	Awit Awards	Best Rap Recording - “Isang Araw”
	Katha

See also

• Filipino hip hop
  Filipino hip hop
  Filipino hip-hop or Pinoy hip hop is hip-hop music performed by musicians of Filipino descent, both in the Philippines, and overseas, especially by Filipino-Americans...
  
  
• Death Threat (hip hop musician)
  Death Threat (hip hop musician)
  Death Threat are pioneering gangsta rap artists in the Philippines composed of MCs O.G. Beware, olan, Hi-Jakkk, O-Dogg, Gloc-9, Konflick, Phat-L, Dyablo, Sir Scratch and Radical M.K. & the only English speaking artist in the group M.E.N.A.C.E...
  
  
• Francis Magalona
  Francis Magalona
  Francis Michael Durango Magalona , also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream...
  
  
• List of Filipino hip hop artists
• Apokalipsis

External links

• Official Multiply
• Sony BMG Gloc-9 on Sony BMG Music Site
• http://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/starrecords/artist.asp?id=7&page= Gloc-9 on Star Records