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Pj “HBOM”

Segovia

hen it comes to the men of hip hop, on the opening “I’m Fallen,” which also features a guest
gaining RESPECT in a highly competitive female singer singing a tender, soulful line. “Why” has a
male dominated industry is no small feat flashy horn section playing the instrumental line from the
Wwhether that’s here in the US or in the film.. The Pink Panther, which weaves around the exuberant
Philippines. rapping of H-Bom.
Explore the entrepreneurial genius of Singer, Songwriter, Another IMAGINATIVE arrangement is heard on
Composer, Rapper PJ Segovia (aka HBOM)! From 1992 till “Will I - C - U?,” which contains a string section playing a
2000, Pj HBOM Segovia has lived in the Philippines. He was beautiful Baroque-style movement, blending majestically CIAMARA
known back then as SKETCH, or H-BOM. PJ made a few with the female backing vocals. (Baroque music is a heavily
movies (Madaling mamatay mahirap mabuhay, Boy Buluran, ornamented style of music that came out of the Renaissance).
Kamandag ko papatay sayo) Excuse the graphic content for “The Unknown” has the hardest edge of any song on
sensitive readers though. the album. H-Bom’s rapping here is grittier, and the searing Love Story
HBOM made 4 albums during his residency in guitar solo adds a tough edge. Mostly, though, the music
Manila…1st album self titled HBOM, 2ND BUHAY, 3RD is accessible and non-threatening. D’ Real Side is a well-
PWEDE BA, and 4TH D REAL SIDE. PJ masterminded conceived, enjoyable project. Like many Philippine pop stars,
his first 1st self titled album HBOM, followed by rap record H-Bom avoided any hard edges on his material in order to
Album Buhay which appeared in 1997. H-Bom’s third Album cater to the largest audience possible.
release, Pwede Ba?, appeared in 1998; D’ Real Side followed Pj HBOM Segovia on a personal scale Loves PEOPLE
in 1999. The album continued in the same vein established by WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR, He’s a lover of life
H-Bom’s earlier material, AND AN OPTIMIST!
with the rapper spinning Good for you PJ!
non-threatening rhymes Reflecting on
and occasionally everything. HBOM’s
singing. Despite his music overall wanted
foreboding nickname, to highlight the shared
HBOM was rather love, respect, and
disciplined. Rapping passion that fans bring
predominantly in to his music events.
English.. his music can With this in mind,
be compared to the non- HBOM has developed
threatening, entertaining and executed his very
rapping of Will Smith. own Greatest Hits
H-Bom isn’t mean or campaign, which
thuggish, He raps in a featured none other
low, sensual voice, and than all his greatest
also sings on many of the compilation that can
songs. also bring values from
His rapping is his dynamics out into
CONFIDENT, as heard everyday life. n

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