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Profession : Musician

Birth : November 28, 1974

It is really important for me to help my culture.

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I'm comfortable not using my vision.

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We want to show people in the U.S. and Europe that hey, here in Southeast Asia, we have so much artists brimming with talent and so deserving. We needed to tap into that so that the West can take notice and sign them up, too.

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I was born blind in Sapangbato in Angeles City.

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DJing is one of my hobbies.

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We met Ferg at one of our shows in L.A. She gave us her number. For the song 'Shut Up' on Elephunk, we needed a vocalist. Someone said 'yo, remember that white girl - we should get her in the studio.' Since then, we've become friends. She's one of the guys now, she isn't just a girl.

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We're always in the studio pretty much, either at home or on the road, trying to come up with new ideas and stuff.

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Filipinos are naturally creative and artistic.

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Music gave me that neutral lane to relate with everyone.

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Music is common language. I can sing 'Bebot' in front of white people and they will dance.

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There's no reason but luck that I'm in one of the biggest bands in music.

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Growing up, I've always kinda been into academics.

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I came to the U.S. to have opportunities. I saw a lot of people in gangs. I just didn't understand that - you live in the U.S., you have all these opportunities. And then you get in a gang?

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I want to encourage Filipino artists to be original, write your own songs and don't be afraid to go outside the box and try new things.

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The Peapod Foundation provides tools and mentors encouraging children to express themselves through music and art.

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I think anyone that's running for office really should focus on the education for our youth, creating more jobs and employment, and really focusing on our next generation.

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My being in America and being adopted from the Philippines have given me motivation and drive as an artist.

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Back then we were young, we would just mash all forms of music together and come up with something.

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I had poor eyesight when I was young and despite that, I was making good grades.

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We've had great experiences in Israel - besides traveling around, we got to go to some clubs. We didn't really know how the nightlife would be in Tel Aviv, and we were surprised how big the party was and what a high level the clubs and music were at.

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