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[Title] => Illest Morena likens past poetry writing to Taylor Swift lyrics
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[Title] => Illest Morena hails apl.de.ap's eye for local talent, rise of female rappers
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[Title] => WATCH: Illest Morena tries to guess rap lyrics in 'Larong Linyahan'
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[Title] => Illest Morena breaks down apl.de.ap, Fana collab 'Wind It'
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[Title] => Fern joins Costa Cashman for new single 'Gangsta'
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[Title] => Hero marks his ‘independence’ with empowering single Asa Ka
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[Title] => Marikit rappers are back with another hit song
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[Title] => Comelec: Voter registration resumes February 12
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[Title] => Gloc-9 brings Pinoy rap and reggae to Australia
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[Title] => Illest Morena hails apl.de.ap's eye for local talent, rise of female rappers
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[Title] => WATCH: Illest Morena tries to guess rap lyrics in 'Larong Linyahan'
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[Title] => Illest Morena breaks down apl.de.ap, Fana collab 'Wind It'
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[Title] => Fern joins Costa Cashman for new single 'Gangsta'
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[Title] => Marikit rappers are back with another hit song
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[Title] => Comelec: Voter registration resumes February 12
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