Bugoy na Koykoy (Rapper)

About

Filipino rapper, songwriter, and content creator known for songs such as "Araw Araw Sunday," "Ganon Paren 'To," "Stig," "ILY," "Landlord," "You Already Know," "Hood 2 Abroad," "Steady N Payapa," "Upscale," and "Hanggang Last Breath" along with the albums and mixtapes Di Makatulog, Mga Kwento Ng Puso, Kulay, 2022 Joints, High Altitudes, FUND CONTROL PROJECT, BLESSED AF, RICH UNCLE ACTIVITIES, Thonglor Hideout, and Smooth Landing.

Before fame

He developed an interest in music at a young age and was inspired by both international and Filipino artists. He began uploading music independently online in the early 2010s. His early work circulated through YouTube and local hip-hop communities and helped him establish credibility in the underground rap scene. His official debut album Di Makatulog was released in 2014 and was the beginning of his professional recording career. He became more popular in the early 2020s as he expanded into content creation on TikTok and Instagram and then collaborated on the viral hit "ILY" in 2024.

Trivia

He has expanded beyond music into podcasts and digital content including creating shows such as 2 Joints Life and Style, Sorrento, and Small Stable. He made headlines in 2024 for the single "Landlord" with YB Ghosty which was described as one of the first AI-assisted music collaborations in the Philippines. 

Family life

His real name is Jose Ariel Jimenez. He is from the Philippines.

Associated with

He collaborated with Young Blood Neet on the viral song "ILY" and released the joint mixtape Training Day in 2024.