The Philippine Hip-Hop Awards successfully pulled off its 4^th year at One Ayala, Intercontinental Manila as the fans, special guests, nominees, and performers collided in the most anticipated and most exciting hip-hop events of the year.

This year’s performances were kicked off by newbies in the industry such as the winners of the Circulo Pugantes Rap artist search along with the Rapskallion Familia, Pamilia Dimagiba, and upcoming new R&B sensation, Dannieboi. The main awards show held power-packed performances from Marcus Davis and JayR, Slick n Sly Kane, Los Indios Bravos, Pikaso, Krazykyle, Nimbusnine, Gloc9, Mobbstarr: Dice & K9, and a special number from Death Threat and Eli Buendia.

The Philippine Hip-Hop Awards has been an institution that not only recognizes the talented Filipino hip-hop artists that surrounds the culture, but also helps prime artists for global recognition. Hip-Hop in the Philippines is definitely a force to reckon with as the culture continues to grow in numbers. Definitely, it is the new voice of the youth.

 THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CATEGORIES & WINNERS FOR THE PHILIPPINE HIP-HOP AWARDS 4

1.      INDIE AWARD – Nimbusnine

2.      R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR – JayR

3.      HIP-HOP VIDEO OF THE YEAR – Lando by Gloc9

4.      HIP-HOP PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – Pikaso

5.      MOVERS & SHAKERS AWARD – Steak Productions

6.      CLUB EMCEE OF THE YEAR – MC Pauly Mack

7.      CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Kimozave

8.      HIP-HOP TRACK OF THE YEAR
– “Awit Kay Inay” by Krazykyle & Karylle

9.      HIP-HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
– “TODAS” by Circulo Pugantes

10.  HIP-HOP GROUP OF THE YEAR – Death Threat

11.  RAP ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Gloc9