Francis Arevalo is an East Vancouver-born-and-based emcee and producer who is equal parts hype and heart. From the intersection of his Filipino heritage, knack for language, and lifelong love for hip-hop, he creates music to explore self, connect, share love, cultivate growth, light up darkness, and question the worlds around us. Through each performance, he strives to energize, empower, gather, and inspire his community. Having developed in the local poetry slam scene as a teenager, the common thread throughout the different sounds of his discography is his personal storytelling, thoughtful messages, and clever lyricism, refined over the years. His songwriting is rooted in profound insights from everyday experiences and hard-won resolve. Whether playing solo, or with his DJ or band, Francis crafts passionate and memorable performances for any audience, from living rooms to festival stages. His next project is the “Home, Grown” album, years in the making, releasing 2026.
