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Award-Winning Hip-Hop Act Dice & K9: Mobbstarr Busy in 2009

Written by Dave Brodsky

Monday, 11 May 2009

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NEW YORK CITY (MAY 11, 2009) – Philippine hip-hop group, DiCE & k9: MOBBSTARR, have been very busy the past few months, having been named a co-winner of the Best Hip-Hop Group of 2009 by the Independent Asia Voice Independence Music Awards (AVIMA), released a single with Chingy, the group's female vocalist, Hi-C, appeared in her third photo shoot in FHM (Philippines edition) magazine, and Hi-C is working on her upcoming solo album Additionally, the group is preparing for their first U.S. tour.

Hailing from Manila and Cebu in the Philippines, DiCE & k9: MOBBSTARR is comprised of Dice (Wolfren Rosaroso), Hi-C (Honeyleen Concepcion-Rosaroso) and Klumcee (Lester Vaǹo). The trio has definitely come into its own after four years (and four previous albums) in Manila. Having broken into the Manila scene “wearing clothes that fit us just right,” says Dice, in contrast to the oversized shirts and baggy ultra-low jeans that everyone proclaiming hip-hop was wearing then, the group has since topped the charts as the hip-hop group that raps Japanese lyrics with a hypnotic thread of pop melody, all held together by a metallic but meandering techno beat.

The hip-hop trio’s latest creation, “Time Space Rhythm Starrs” (6000 Goonz), was released in 2008. Their latest collection of beats and verses is a departure from the laid back beats they have been known for. The critically acclaimed album’s debut single and video, ‘Eargasmic,’ climbed the radio and video charts. ‘Eargasmic’ dishes out an infectious dance groove that became an anthem in the club scene. Their latest single, 'Rendezvous,’ was accompanied by a video and moved straight up the charts.

Dice, Hi-C, and Klumcee are purveyors of reinvention and evolution. They all have the same vision for their music, which is to stretch the limits of hip-hop by merging it with pop, techno, and whatever they want to experiment with, unafraid of producing a new sound. “The true essence of hip-hop is change. It’s about always evolving to improve your way of living,” declares Dice. “It’s hip-hop without any anger. It’s just happy.”

AVIMA was held on March 29th in Malayasia. DiCE & k9: MOBBSTARR tied with Thailand's Thaitanium to win Best Hip Hop Group. The group had previously won awards for 2003 Song of The Year in Davao and Cebu, Best Rap Group in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Annual Hip-Hop Awards in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Additionally, their single '6 In Tha Mornin' bagged the 2006 Awit awards Best Rap song, the video of the same song also included in the line up of nominees for 2006 MTV Video Music Awards - Favorite HipHop/ RnB song.

Earlier in the year, DiCE & k9: MOBBSTARR were featured on the single, 'Another One' (Beatmonx remix) with American hip-hop star Chingy and rising Philippine R&B artist DannieBoi.

Described by FMH magazine (Philippines edition) as the "hottie with the hip-hop group Dice & K-9", photos of Hi-C appeared in FHM in August 2005, September 2007, and again in April 2009. She has been nominated for FHM magazine’s “100 Sexiest Women” of 2008 and 2009. See the April 2009 set of photos of Hi-C, one of the most popular and sexiest performers in the Philippines, at www.fhm.com.ph/fhm-babes/online-girlfriends/1415/hi-c. Futhermore, Hi-C is working on her forthcoming solo album to be released later this year.

DiCE & k9: MOBBSTARR will embark on a tour of the United States to promote “Time Space Rhythm Starrs”. The act is represented in the U.S for booking, publicity, and sponsorships by Dave Brodsky, DaSBro Enterprise, 2760 Grand Concourse #3K, Bronx, NY 10458; telephone: (718) 933-0633; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The group’s MySpace page located at www.myspace.com/mobbstarr.

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