Ron Joseph Henley (born May 20, 1986) is a Filipino rapper, singer & songwriter best known for his tracks "Biglang Liko" and "Hagdan". As of 2022, Henley has garnered almost two hundred million streams on

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. Henley is considered one of the pioneers of the mainstream rap movement in the Philippines, mentored by

Francis M Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known as Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, songwriter, and actor. He is regarded as an influential figure in Pinoy hip hop. Magalona was a son of actors Pancho Magalo ...

, he joined the group "Stick Figgas" alongside Loonie. He went on to become one of the most accomplished hip-hop artists in the

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with his "unique melodic-lyrical style and great songwriting ability".

Personal life and career

Henley started rapping at age 14. He later went into rehab. After he was released from there, he met

Francis Magalona Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known as Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, songwriter, and actor. He is regarded as an influential figure in Pinoy hip hop. Magalona was a son of actors Pancho Maga ...

together with Loonie after a TV rap competition entitled ''Rap-Public of the Philippines'' on ''

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'', where they were recognized as Stick Figgas. Magalona led the way for him by including Henley's soundtrack in a collaboration album. Henley's biggest break was the song that he wrote entitled "''Biglang Liko''". He released his debut EP entitled "Wala Pang Titulo" on April 8, 2013.

References

Filipino rappers Living people People from Pasig 1987 births {{Rapper-stub