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= DJ M.O.D. = From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Angelo Macanaya, more widely known by his stage name "DJ M.O.D.", was born and raised in the Philippines and is considered to be one of the pioneers in the art of DJ-ing and hip-hop culture in the Philippines. DJ M.O.D. is a multi-awarded Filipino DJ, record-producer, songwriter, and composer who has made records for both international and local artists. Alongside his most notable works in the music industry, he also contributed to the presidential campaign of the late-president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III's, by producing his presidential campaign jingle which continued to lead on to his presidency. He has also co-produced and toured with Francis M. and produced chart-breaking hits for the rap group "Mastaplann" and "Sun Valley Crew" just to name a few of his accolades in the field of music and entertainment.

Early Life
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= Career =

1990-1992: Career Beginnings with D.M.C World Championships and Francis M.
DJ M.O.D co-produced Francis M's first two albums which launched Francis M's career in the music industry: "Yo!" which was released in 1990 and "Rap is FrancisM" which was released in 1992. They also both shared the stage, went on tours and has also appeared on television to perform and promote their records. During this period, DJ M.O.D also went on to represent the Philippines in the D.M.C World Championships, an annual DJ competition hosted by Disco Mix Club (DMC) to showcase the best DJ talents from all over the world. He has been in the competition for two years in a row (1991-1992). In 1991, he placed #7 in the world championships, and in the following year, he placed #4.

1993-1999: Hip-hop success in the Philippines
With DJ M.O.D. being a respectable and reputable figure of hip-hop in the Philippines, he continued to produce hip-hop records which would pave the way for the future of the music industry in the Philippines. Freshly after the success with Francis M. DJ M.O.D formed a rap group "Mastaplann". In the year 1993, Mastaplann released their debut album "Self Titled" which was produced by DJ M.O.D. The album was a commercial success and was applauded by the Filipino audience and other neighboring South-East Asian Countries. Their breakthrough single from the album was "Bring Dat Booty" which ignited and skyrocketed the group's success. After the positive response from their first album, DJ M.O.D. continued to produce another successful album with Mastaplann, titled "The Way of the Plann". With the major success of their first album, this album is most-awaited by their fans. In 1993, The Way of the Plann is released and lived up to the hype of the first album. Notable tracks from this album include "Rollin' in the Ride" and "The Way of the Plan" just to name a few from this album.

Moving forward in DJ M.O.D.s career, he formed another rap group that undeniably made waves around the nation. "Sun Valley Crew" is a rap group formed by DJ M.O.D which consists of his childhood friends in his neighborhood. The name came from the name of the neighborhood in which they all grew up in, "Sun Valley, Parañaque City". In 1996, the group released their debut album "The Sun Valley Crew" which is produced by DJ M.O.D.. In the same year, he also produced a hit track for "Death Threat", a Filipino rap duo, titled "Gusto Kong Bumaet" which also received commercial success in the nation. After two years, DJ M.O.D produced another album for Sun Valley Crew, titled "Reality Check...A New Beginning". In 1998, the group released their second-album after a two year hiatus.

In 1999, DJ M.O.D. founded a duo that showcased talent that has never been heard before in the Philippines. and later on produced records for them. Krook & J.O.L.O.'s debut album titled "Focused" consisted of records that changed the hip-hop scene in the Philippines for the years to come.

Early 2000s (2000-2003): Going Pop with DJ M.O.D.
In the early 2000s, DJ M.O.D. slowly shifts into more pop, and radio-friendly music. DJ M.O.D. started the 2000s with a radio-friendly EP with the all-female pop group named "WYRD". DJ M.O.D produced the tracks "Gone", "Scream", "Don't You Ever Go Away", and "Paano Ba". In the following year, DJ M.O.D formed group called "Kut5 Trilogy" which consisted of long-time collaborators/artists "Krook & J.O.L.O." and adding another member named "Kristyles" to complete the trio. The trio then launched their first album titled "Kut 5 Trilogy" which was produced by DJ M.O.D. In the succeeding years, he went on to venture out to a new sound which was more focused on the pop-side of music. in 2002, DJ M.O.D. produced records for Geneva Cruz for her 4th studio album titled "Geneva". "Don't Need Your Money", "Hold Me Tight", "Never", and "Gotta Show Me" were these tracks produced and composed by DJ M.O.D. in Geneva's "Geneva" album. With DJ M.O.D focusing into pop tracks, in 2003, DJ M.O.D. linked up with "Power Four", an all-boy vocal pop group in the Philippines, to release a remix of their renowned track "Oochie Coochie" (now: Oochie Coochie (DJ M.O.D. Remix)).

Mid 2000s (2004-2007): Music and Entertainment
In the years to come, DJ M.O.D. bridges the gap between music industry and the entertainment industry by collaborating and producing records for television stars from the likes of "Edu Manzano" and for O.P.M.(Original Pilipino Music) icons such as "Gary V." (Gary Valenciano). In 2004, he composed and produced a track for "Jennifer Ventura" titled "Let's Wait a While". In the following year, he also landed a job in the Philippine's leading broadcasting company "ABS-CBN" which allowed him to produce tracks for celebrities and icons of the company. In the same year, DJ M.O.D. had released numerous tracks from artists such as Karylle with tracks such as "I Need You" and "Remember", Jerome John Hughes with his tracks "We Could Be in Love" and "I'm Falling for You", Jay-R with his track "Paalam", and a track for American Idol's season 3 top 3 finalist, Jasmine Trias, with her track "Lose Control".

DJ M.O.D. is no stranger to the limelight of television shows since he has been on television shows before he worked as a sound designer and a DJ for the popular noontime T.V show "Wowowee".