Gloc-9 Celebrates 29 Years In Music With First-Ever Vinyl Release, ‘Mga Ani Ni Gloc-9’
The 11-track collection brings together some of the Filipino rap icon’s most celebrated songs from across his career, including “Sirena,” “Magda,” and “Upuan.”
Gloc-9. Photo courtesy of Universal Records.
Gloc-9. Photo courtesy of Universal Records.
Acclaimed artist and OPMOPMShort for Original Pilipino Music, the body of songs created by Filipino artists, spanning genres from ballads and rock to hip-hop and pop. OPM expresses Filipino identity and heritage, andGo to OPM Glossary veteran Gloc-9 has released Mga Ani ni Gloc-9, his first-ever vinyl record featuring 11 of the Filipino rap icon’s most celebrated songs from throughout his career, to mark his 29 years in the music industry.
Produced by Universal Records, the limited-edition yellow and green splatter vinyl compilation brings together recordings originally released under Universal Records, Sony Music, and Star Music, gathering nearly three decades of Gloc-9’s work into one physical release. The vinyl launch took place last Friday, October 23, at The Millas Hostel in Cubao, Quezon City, which also served as a belated celebration of the artist’s 49th birthday.
Mga Ani ni Gloc-9 vinyl. Photo courtesy of Universal Records.
Known for his incisive lyricism and storytelling, the artist born Aristotle Pollisco has built a career around songs that examine social realities, personal struggles, and the everyday experiences of Filipinos. His ability to translate these subjects into compelling and catchy verses has established him as one of the country’s most influential and respected artists — not just in hip-hop, but in OPM as a whole.
Among the 11 tracks featured on Mga Ani ni Gloc-9 are “Sirena” featuring Ebe Dancel, “Magda” featuring Rico Blanco, “Upuan” featuring Jeazell Grutas, and “Kumpisal” featuring Skusta Clee. These collaborations represent some of the rapper’s most enduring recordings, bringing together distinct musical voices while highlighting his approach to storytelling and socially conscious songwriting.
True to its title, Mga Ani ni Gloc-9 serves as a collection of the songs and stories that have defined his career. By bringing together recordings from different stages of his musical journey, the release offers longtime listeners an opportunity to revisit familiar favorites while introducing a new generation of vinyl-collecting fans to his body of work.
Gloc-9 plays his record for the first time. Photo courtesy of Universal Records.
View the track list of Mga Ani ni Gloc-9 below:
Side A:
- “Simpleng Tao”
- “Love Story Ko”
- “Upuan” feat. Jeazell Grutas
- “Sirena” feat. Ebe Dancel
- “Bagsakan” with Parokya Ni Edgar and Francis M
- “Walang Natira” feat. Sheng Belmonte
Side B:
- “Lando” feat. Francis M
- “Magda” feat. Rico Blanco
- “Takipsilim” feat. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
- “Walang Pumapalakpak” feat. Gary Valenciano
- “Kumpisal” feat. Skusta Clee
Apart from compiling Gloc-9’s most essential tracks, the vinyl release also brings his career full circle in a way. During the launch, Pollisco recalled growing up listening to his parents’ record collection, which included music from ABBA, Tom Jones, Madonna, and other artists. Those early listening experiences helped shape his interest in music and eventually set him on the path to becoming an artist himself.
As Pollisco approaches three decades in music, Mga Ani ni Gloc-9 recognizes the lasting impact of his contributions to Filipino hip-hopHip-HopA cultural movement and music genre that began in the Bronx in the 1970s, built on rapping, DJing, beatmaking, and sampling. Hip-hop has a strong Filipino scene, with artists writingGo to Hip-Hop Glossary and OPM. It also marks a new milestone in a career built on documenting the Filipino experience through music, one song at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mga Ani ni Gloc-9 is the rapper’s first-ever vinyl record, released by Universal Records to mark his 29th year in the music industry. The limited-edition yellow and green splatter LP compiles 11 of his most celebrated songs across nearly three decades of recording.
The vinyl features collaborations with Ebe Dancel on “Sirena,” Rico Blanco on “Magda,” Jeazell Grutas on “Upuan,” and Skusta Clee on “Kumpisal,” alongside Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Gary Valenciano, Sheng Belmonte, and Parokya Ni Edgar with Francis M across the album’s 11 tracks.
Despite nearly three decades of recording, Gloc-9 had not previously released a vinyl record. Mga Ani ni Gloc-9 brings that format full circle, as Pollisco has said his parents’ vinyl collection, including ABBA and Madonna, shaped his early interest in music.
The vinyl launched on Friday, October 23, 2026, at The Millas Hostel in Cubao, Quezon City. The listening event doubled as a belated celebration of Gloc-9’s 49th birthday, tying the release milestone to a personal one for the artist born Aristotle Pollisco.
Mga Ani ni Gloc-9 compiles recordings originally released under three labels — Universal Records, Sony Music, and Star Music — spanning Gloc-9’s career. The Universal Records-produced vinyl compilation brings tracks from across all three imprints together into one 11-song physical release.
