Filipino hip-hop has never been louder than it is today –– especially with the lineup of Billboard Philippines‘ Pinoy Hip-Hop Mixtape 2025.
For the latest episode of Billboard Philippines‘ Studios, a prestigious lineup of rap legends and rising stars share the stage to perform their greatest hits and surprise deep-cuts in a live setting, delivering an electrifying performance that’s surely not to be missed. Here, icons like Al James, Hev Abi, Loonie, and Abra, are joined by the likes of emerging names such as Alex Bruce, Costa Cashman, CK YG, SUPAFLY, Sica, Robledo Timido, NIO, Waiian, and YB Neet to demonstrate just how much has changed within the modern-day landscape of the scene –– and also how impressive their artistry is.
Featured in this special episode of Studios are several tracks that have dominated either the Billboard Philippines charts or the digital landscape. Alex Bruce kicks off the video with a performance of her single “Dime Girls”, followed by “TALKSHIT” of Costa Cashman, “HALF A MILL” by CK YG, and an unreleased deep-cut titled “5 Families” by YB Neet. Nio performs his track, “STILL SWAGGIN’,” which was followed by the chart-topping hit “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” by Robledo Timido, and Sica’s “Intro.” SUPAFLY delivers an impressive rendition of “LOOT”, while capping off the rising class’s performance segment is Waiian, who performs “ASAN NA SI…” from his latest album, BACKSHOTS.
For the individual segment of the scene’s legends, Hev Abi performs “Kagabi ng Kagabi”, followed by Abra’s viral hit “Mais”, a medley of Loonie’s “Tugmang Preso” and “Wag Kang Magdroga”, and Al James’ “Repeat.
Through this groundbreaking crossover of talents across generations, this entire lineup of performers was chosen not merely for Billboard Philippines Pinoy Hip-Hop Mixtape 2025 for their rap prowess, but for their significant contributions and influence on the ever-evolving hip-hop scene as it moves OPM forward.
Check out the full episode exclusively on Billboard Philippines’ official YouTube channel: