"Pambansang Kamao" (which was sometimes referred to as "Tikman Mo Kamao") by D-Coy featuring Artstrong (I-Dren), ESP (Deeleet & MC Dash) and Nathan-J was probably the best Hip-Hop song to come out from the Philippines dedicated to the People's Champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. It was released on the first quarter of 2008 when Manny Pacquiao was still dominating the Super Featherweight Division. Manny Pacquiao is now the one and only Boxing's Eight (8) Division World Champion.
The artists of the song was composed of Philippines' Hip-Hop Heavyweights such as: D-Coy (Wika Records), Artstrong (I-Dren), ESP (MC Dash, DeeLeet) and Nathan J (7 Shots of Wisdom). "Pambansang Kamao" has also elevated D-Coy along with Beatmathics as a force in the Asian Hip-Hop Scene notably representing the Philippines in the First (1st) Asian Hip-Hop Festival which was held in Bangkok, Thailand on October 11, 2008 along with other Asian Hip-Hop Heavyweights such as: Thaitanium (Thailand), Joe Flizzow (Malaysia), MC Hot Dog (Taiwan), 24 Herbs (Hong Kong), Maximum Krew (South Korea), Zeebra (Japan) and also the legendary rapper Nas (Illmatic, Nastradamus, It Was Written).
"Pambansang Kamao" MTV was Directed by Ace Villena and was Produced by Artstrong (Beatmathics).
As promised, "Usok" Official MTV was released this May 15, 2014. "Usok" is the brand new song of D-Coy merging Guitar flicks and the Boom Bass sound.
"Usok" tells you a story about Father and Son (role-played by Bassilyo and CrazyMix) from childhood, smoking habit, struggles in life and reaching dreams. The video is an emotional tale of Tatay Bassilyo who constantly smokes, and Anak CrazyMix from playful childhood with his Tatay until he finished his studies and reached his dreams.
At the end of the video, Anak CrazyMix showed a Certificate after graduating from School and embracing his Tatay Bassilyo but his Father eventually died due to sickness caused by his smoking habit, "Tttaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!"
Directed by Jaydee and the video was produced by Blck Mrkt, "Usok" was sampled from the original "Usok" song by ASIN. Check out "Usok" Official MTV at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-A8sTCqWJg
D-Coy - W1KA "The Black Katipunero Album" Documentary Part 1
Directed by: Artstrong Clarion D.O.P : Micah Fernandez EDITED BY: Artstrong Clarion & Ces Zulybar Videographers: Teddy Mosuela, Theo Lachica, Patrick de Guzman Sound Design: Carlo Manipon Mixed and Master in 3D Audio by: Boogie Manipon
Philippine election is near, just few months away. Everybody are taking their stand, choosing their candidates carefully and supporting those candidates whom they believe is the best to lead the country. A nation with more than 90 million people and is composed of more than 7,100 islands is now gearing up for the country’s first automated election. Even hiphop crews, rappers, producers, singers, artists are taking their stand to be part of the Filipino nation’s democracy. D-Coy, Artstrong and the rest of their crew are also taking their stand in support of the candidacy of James Layug (Magdalo). Check out the video.
A multi-Talented Record Producer / Arranger / Composer / Musician / Artist / DJ that had been in the local Club Circuit since the early 90's started of as b-boy (breakdancer) then became an emcee then became a soul funk R&B rap singer then became a renaissance of music inherited his Fathers' Jazz Influenced since his Dads' fame back in the 60's the magnificent Pioneer of Jazz Stand-Up duo Pat Salem and Dinky doo Sr. In yr. '95, he worked as a Rap Emcee/ Hip-hop Producer with the True Asiatik Tribe (Masta Plann Posse), a multi-awarded Hip-hop Crew in the Philippines that brought the true Hip-hop essence. In '96 until yr. 2000, he worked as B-boy (breakdancer) /Singer / Producer internship with Vibestation Entertainment where he toured with the group called "KULAY" the very 1st Filipino R&B Funk Trio that made it in the U.K. Top of Pops.
He released his first long awaited Debut Solo Album in May 2004 released under "Warner Music Philippines" self entitled "It's meant to be like that!" one of the most eclectic major released album in the Philippines in 2004. And on the 18th Annual Awit Awards 2005, he was awarded for the following Categories as a Producer/Composer/Artist: Best RAP, Best Alternative/World Music, Best Jazz and shared the Best Male Performer of the Year with Gary V., one of the most renowned and well respected solo artists in the Philippines. In 2007, he worked at HIT PRODUCTION, one of the biggest and multi-awarded commercial advertising Production House in Asia as an in house Arranger / Composer / Musician for commercials. He scored most of the biggest corporate clients in advertising such as Nestea, Nescafe, Creamsilk, Jollibee, Mazda, San Miguel Beer, Sky Cable, Citreon, Nesvita, Globe Telecom, Smart Telecom, Hush Puppies, Bingo Cookies, Alaska Milk, Rexona Body Spray and the lists goes on. His biggest jingle commercial project in 2006 was the remarkable NESCAFE jingle that is still being used in all the NESCAFE Commercials up to this time. He's known as the Hip-hop Renaissance in the Philippines.
He's first major collaboration track that made it on a #1 Hollywood Movie in 2006 Soundtrack of "Step Up" the Movie the song " U must B" along with Gina Rene of Soulstice where Artstrong originally co-wrote the words and music of the soundtrack itself. Artstrong has also been featured in SCRATCH MAGAZINE in 2007, one of the most renowned and strictly the Best of the Best Hip-hop Producers Magazine in the U.S. Last October 2008, Artstrong and the Beatmathics participated in the very 1st Asian Hip-hop Convention that was held in Bangkok Thailand where the Beatmathics marked as one of the Asians Favorite Group that Performed in the Event. He's currently in the Studio Producing a Historical Record for D-coys' upcoming new Album entitled "WIKA."
Artstrong is into Facilitating Hip-hop Events and like a handyman he's hobby is fixing and creating furnitures and setting up studios.