part of me is still in a state of shock over the sudden passing of francis magalona yesterday.  i just finished having lunch yesterday when the news broke out.  being someone who admires his music and his talent, i felt a heavy feeling inside my chest as i tried to accept the fact that one of the most influential and recognizable talents in philippine music left this earth.  dying at such a young age of 44, he’s still in the prime of his career and can do more.  even now, i still find myself shocked speechless whenever i think of what happened to him.

 

francis magalona’s passing is a very big loss to philippine music and a more bigger loss to his fans who appreciate his music–me included–but ultimately, the country has lost one of it’s premier citizens who, through his music and talent, raised being proudly filipino to new heights and boosted morale of the common man with his inspiring words that went along with the beat all his own.

 

to the bereaved family of the master rapper, i humbly, sincerely and lovingly offer my condolences.  do take pride, comfort, and joy that francis magalona lived his life the way he was meant to.  he utilized his god-given talent to unite a nation through music, inspired others like him in the industry to be somebody who can also speak freely through music, and left a legacy that is truly, and entirely filipino.  his “happy battle” with leukemia did not end in vain.  rather, he proved that with a smile, one can face the gravest of challenges and stare death in the eye and say, “no matter the outcome, i’m going full throttle.”

 

a pioneer and a legend has left us.  may he rest in peace.