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Maxene Magalona Records Her Version of Kaleidoscope World

by Alexa Villano
October 14, 2022

Actress Maxene Magalona recorded one of her father’s famous songs, Kaleidoscope World, celebrating his birthday and World Mental Health Day.

Maxene Magalona took time to remember her father, the late rapper Francis Magalona, by recording one of his famous songs, Kaleidoscope World. On October 10, the actress posted her own version of the song on YouTube to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Maxene is a mental health advocate.

“Just felt like recording a version of my Dad’s song ‘Kaleidoscope World’ in time for #WorldMentalHealthDay. We recorded this on October 4, 2022, which was my Dad’s 58th birthday,” she wrote.

“This was one of Francis M’s most popular anthems back in the 90s with a message so powerful and timeless. I thought of creating this version together with some of my artist friends as a gentle reminder that we are all connected to each other in love, peace, and harmony. I truly believe that God wants all of us to experience this kind of colorful and vibrant energy while we are here on earth.”

She added, “We are not just here to survive. We are here to thrive and feel all the way alive.”

Francis M’s Legacy lives on

Francis Magalona was considered the country’s premiere master rapper. Born to showbiz stars Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, Francis started his career in the movies in the 80s, including roles in Bagets 2, Ninja Kids, and Tong-Its.

But it would be music where Francis excelled. In 1990, he released Yo! which included the hit song “Mga Kababayan,” and “Cold Summer Nights.” This would catapult Filipino rap and hip-hop into the Philippine mainstream.

Other songs followed including “Meron Akong Ano,” “Kabataan Para sa Kinabukasan,” and “Three Stars and A Sun.”

Aside from his music, Francis became a VJ for MTV Philippines and Channel V. He also co-hosted Eat Bulaga before succumbing to organ failure caused by leukemia in 2009.

Since his death, his children have continued his legacy. Four of his kids with his wife Pia Arroyo – Maxene, Saab, Frank, and Elmo have been active in various showbiz and music activities.