Anxiety has been part of my life long before I even knew that word existed. The extreme fear I felt at age six when I couldn’t finish writing down school lectures and I knew my grandmother was gonna beat me up once I got home. The shame I felt upon being teased by childhood friends … Continue reading Matt Haig’s “Reasons to Stay Alive” — Adapting to Anxiety and Depression
Jon Protege’s “Favorite Life” — choosing the one that makes you happy, not the one people want from you
Let's talk about Jon Protege's debut solo album, "Favorite Life", look back at the years leading up to its release, and the complicated journeys that artists often take. Continue reading >>
Welcome to Rayneman’s Terms
Hello there, traveler. Thank you for stopping by. Rayneman's Terms is a space where we'll be talking about various things from life, media, and pop culture; sometimes I'll be using that as a springboard for broader discussions about life and society. Continue reading>>
The FlipTop Festival: The Climax to a 10-Year Hip-hop Journey
Link to my recap of "The FlipTop Festival" from 2020, and a short update from 2024. Continue reading >>
Kemikal Ali and DJ Arbie Won’s “Bukas Uulan ng mga Bara” – Album Review
My album review for Kemikal Ali and DJ Arbie Won's "Bukas Uulan ng mga Bara", which was originally published on the FlipTop website back on April 24, 2019, then later reuploaded on November 17, 2021. Continue reading >>
Apoc’s “Loob Ng Kabaong” – Album Review
Reupload of my album review for Apoc's "Loob ng Kabaong" which was published on Facebook on October 3, 2017. Continue reading >>
FlipTop’s “Bwelta Balentong 4” – Event Recap
Event recap of FlipTop's "Bwelta Balentong 4", which was published on Facebook on August 27, 2017. Continue reading >>
FlipTop’s “Ahon 7” – Event Recap
This is an event recap of FlipTop's "Ahon 7", which was published on Facebook on December 18, 2016. Continue reading >>






