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)