Loonie Drops New Bisaya Single “Gugmang Preso”
The song serves as a Bisaya counterpart to his existing and well-celebrated piece written in Tagalog, “Tugmang Preso.”
By Rome Saenz
Courtesy of Loonie
Courtesy of Loonie
On June 22, 2025, Filipino rap icon Loonie released his latest single entitled “Gugmang Preso,” marking his first track written completely in Bisaya. The song serves as a Bisaya counterpart to his existing and well-celebrated piece written in Tagalog, “Tugmang Preso.” In addition to the song’s release, its official music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary was debuted on Loonie’s official YouTube channel.
Watch the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary of “Gugmang Preso” here:
In a comment written by the “Tao Lang” hitmaker under the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary, he shared, “Una kong Bisaya track. Shoutout sa tanang nakasabot diha! Paglangas!” (My first Bisaya track. Shoutout to everyone who understands [Bisaya] out there! Much love!)
This follows the rapper’s recent collaborative work with the local R&B hitmaker Dionela on the track “Ikigai,” which was released on May 20, 2025.
In related news, earlier this year, the celebrated local hip-hop artist recently took home the Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year Award for his performance of “Tugmang Preso” during the 10th iteration of the Wish Music Awards. Prior to “Ikigai,” his most recent musical release dates back to June 9, 2024 with his collaborative piece with fellow hip-hop artists like Ron Henley, Apekz, and Dank Puffs — a remastered version of “KUSH.”
Listen to “Gugmang Preso” here: