Slapshock is a rapcore band from the Philippines.
The group was formed on February 14, 1996 by several
students at UP Diliman, with original vocalist Reynold
Munsayac; he was soon replaced with guitarist
Jerry Basco's cousin, Jamir Garcia.
Heavily influenced by American East Coast rap,
they played in clubs in Manila in the 1990s
before signing to EMI Philippines and releasing
their debut album, 4th Degree Burn, in 1999.
The group has released five albums and been met
with sustained commercial success in the Philippines,
particularly with their third album, Project 11-41.
They were voted Band of the Year at the NU-107
Rock Awards in 2001 and 2002, and in 2003
were nominated for Best Artist by MTV Asia.
Members
Current members
Lee Nadela - bass
Leandro Ansing - guitar
Jerry Basco - guitar
Chi Evora - drums
Jamir Garcia - vocals
Former members
Reynold Munsayac - vocals
Discography
4th Degree Burn (EMI, 1999) Platinum in the Philippines
Headtrip (EMI, 2001) Platinum in the Philippines
Project 11-41 (EMI, 2002) Platinum in the Philippines
Back to the 2 Inch (remix album) (EMI, 2003)
Novena (EMI, 2004) Gold in the Philippines
Silence (EMI, 2006)
Recollection (EMI, Dec. 2007)