Shanti Dope

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Shanti Dope
Birth nameSean Patrick Ramos [1]
Born (2001-04-15) April 15, 2001 (age 23)
Quezon City, Philippines
Origin Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • musician
  • songwriter
  • actor
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels

Sean Patrick Ramos (born April 15, 2001), known professionally as Shanti Dope, is a Filipino rapper, singer and songwriter. He is known for his songs "Nadarang", [2] "Shantidope", "MAU", and "Amatz".

Contents

Shanti Dope started writing verses in 2013 following the footsteps of local rappers who use songwriting as a way to tell stories. Influenced by the idea of storytelling through rap, his first long verse got him into rapper Smugglaz' 2015 album Walking Distance. [3]

Discography

EPs

Singles

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2023–24 Black Rider Buboy Castillo [4]

In other media

Shanti Dope's hit song, "Amatz" was featured in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Episode 3: "Power Broker") during a scene where the Falcon and the Winter Soldier travel to Madripoor, a fictional Southeast Asian city. [5]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)ResultRef.
MOR Pinoy Music Awards2019Best New Artist"Nadarang"Won [6]
LSS Hit of the YearNominated [7]
Song of the YearNominated

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References

  1. "The word according to Shanti Dope". Inquirer . February 3, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  2. "MYXCLUSIVE: SHANTI DOPE REVEALS HIS FAVORITE GLOC-9 ALBUMS!". Myx.aqbs-cbn.com. February 3, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  3. "16-year-old rapper Shanti Dope releases "Materyal" EP; Debut single "Nadarang" zooms to No. 1 on Spotify PH's Top 50 Viral Chart!". Wheninmanila.com. December 13, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  4. Roque, Nica (July 7, 2023). "Shanti Dope joins the cast of 'Black Rider'". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  5. "Shanti Dope's 'Amatz' is in the latest episode of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'". Gmanetwork.com. April 2, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  6. "Winners of the MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2019!". Onemusic.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  7. "2019 MOR Pinoy Music Awards Nominees". Onemusic.ph. Retrieved April 19, 2019.