Gloc-9's Liham at Lihim Press Conference

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Following up the critically acclaimed album Mga Kwento ng Makata seems like a daunting task for rapper Gloc-9. The album, upon its release, not only became a hit among listeners, critics and peers in the industry but it also spawned the phenomenal hit single Sirena that took YouTube and radio airwaves by storm. Practically every singer in the country wanted to collaborate with Gloc-9 by singing the chorus that was originally done by Ebe Dancel.

And now, with the release of his latest album Liham at Lihim, released by Universal Records, Gloc-9 proves why he is one of the most relevant artists in the music industry today. Composed of 12 tracks featuring collaborations with music big guns like Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Rico Blanco and Chito Miranda among many others, Liham at Lihim once again shows the rapper’s ability to tell stories that have social relevance and that resonate to a wide spectrum of listeners, transcending social and economic classes. While Mga Kwento ni Makata featured collaboration in all of its tracks, Liham at Lihim now has a few tracks done solo by Gloc-9.

The new album’s lead single Magda, a collaboration with Rico Blanco, tells the story of a woman who has fallen from grace told through the perspective of her long time admirer, Ernesto. The music video, featuring Jennylyn Mercado and Alex Medina, has figured prominently in MYX’s Daily Top 10 countdown since its premiere.

In talking about Liham at Lihim during his press conference held at Universal Records, Gloc-9 said that the word play (changing just one letter) in the title appealed to him. He also added that the word liham translated as letter or mail is a throw back to the days when snail mail was still the norm. He stresses that emotion is seen through the impression made by the pen, hence the handwritten script font used in the album cover. And the lihim (secret) is reflected on the stories told in the album not normally featured in mainstream music.

Other songs from this album are Huminahon Ka featuring Sly Kane, Takip Silim featuring Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, KMT featuring Eunice Jorge of Gracenote, Rap Ka Nga, Kuwento Mo, Tsinelas sa Putikan featuring Marc Abaya, Siga featuring Quest, Hindi Sapat featuring Denise Barbacena, Katulad Ng Iba featuring Zia Quizon, Kunwari featuring Kamikazee, Biboy Garcia of Queso and Manuel Legarda of Wolfgang and Itak Ni Andres.

Gloc-9’s Liham at Lihim, released by Universal Records is now available in record stores nationwide. Magda and the rest of the tracks are available for download in MyMusicStore Philippines.

Liham at Lihim

Tracks:

1. Huminahon Ka

2. Takip Silim

3. KMT

4. Magda

5. Rap Ka Nga

6. Kuwento Mo

7. Tsinelas sa Putikan

8. Siga

9. Hindi Sapat

10. Katulad Ng Iba

11. Kunwari

12. Itak Ni Andres