[ The Kings Of Da Undaground ]

       Way back in 1993, local music enthusiasts got the shock of their lives when a rap group called Death Threat blasted and lambasted authority figures in the government with a song called "Bantay Zalakay" from their self-titled album. Going along with the times, they also touched on the subject of fraternity wars with "Fratsta." At a time when rap was trying to retain a "wholesome" image, Genezide and Beware, the two main men behind Death Threat, actually had the guts to change the way the game is played. Since their gripping debut, they already made their presence felt in the local music scene. They said what they wanted to say unmindful of what other people think… they just did it their way. Theirs was, in essence, "rap with an attitude".

Aside from their boldness and daring, what makes Death Threat different from other rap groups "making a statement", is that they don't resort to verses with curses. Death Threat is composed of different rappers, each with something to say in his own way. Beneath his own figures of speech and humorous wordplay, Genezide subtly yet directly attacks your mind and awakens your consciousness to what he really wants to say -- often and always, the cold, harsh truth about life. Beware is the "gangsta rapper" whose songs are about his experiences in Sactown, California. Gloc-9, like the weapon he named himself after, flows with such speed and forceful velocity, that when you listen to him you'll have to try your best to keep up or eat his dust. And as for Radikal MK, he isn't your typical DJ who plays and mixes songs. He actually turns his turntable into a musical instrument, churning out scratching noises like notes that express the depth of his creativity. This immense talent of his was recognized when he won the DMC Philippines Championship in 1996.

Death Threat is the best of the lot because they may all be different but when they make music, they become a singular unit of sound, and you'll never even guess they're made up of different components. Three albums later, Genezide, Beware, Radikal MK, O-Dogg and Gloc-9 thought that it was time to show their fans these individual talents, although they would like to emphasize that they are NOT splitting. In fact, they still contribute to each other's solo outings via featured vocals or as producers for a particular track or several tracks.

DEATH THREAT News:

Better check out Death Threat's 6th upcoming album called Death Threat still WANTED II which will be released this year. The new album which is composed of 16 tracks will also feature new Death Threat members PHAT-L, DYABLO and KONFLICK. The album is produced by REAL DEAL Productions under Sony Music Philippines. According to Death Threat  main man BEWARE, the album is a continuation of their previous album in 1996 called WANTED, which he says was the last album the did as a "group". Death Threat is definitely BACK again.