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Gloc-9 proud of writing song about gay men

By: - Reporter
/ 06:24 PM August 27, 2012

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Pinoy rap artist Gloc-9 sees his songs as his children. His sixth and latest studio album, the 15-track “MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata” (Universal Records) is the spoiled youngest, his favorite—for the moment.

“The songs tell stories of people from all walks,” Gloc-9 said at a recent media gathering. “Each one was a joy to write. I almost always knew the next line even as I wrote.”

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The track he’s proudest of is the chart-topping carrier single, “Sirena.” Featuring Ebe Dancel as guest vocalist, the song is about a gay man.

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What inspired you to write “Sirena”?

I wanted to do something I hadn’t tried before. Raimund Marasigan suggested that I write about a gay person, from a first-person perspective. It was a challenge. But if your intentions are sincere, everything falls into place. Also, I wanted to write a song that promotes respect. Regardless of beliefs, if we have respect and compassion for one another, everything will be okay.

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You picked it as carrier single.

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Of all 15 songs, it has the strongest message. I still get goose bumps listening to it. Sometimes I wonder how I wrote it.

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Do you make a conscious effort to infuse social commentary into your songs?

Not really. My priority is to make sure that I really like what I’m writing.

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How do you choose artists to collaborate with?

First, I should be a fan of their music. Then it’s a matter of them wanting to do the song with me or not.

How tough can it get for a rapper?

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It’s tough being a solo artist, so I’m grateful [that I can] feed my family doing what I love. At the same time, I’m sad that still not many people trust or give rappers a chance.

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