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" I was blessed and lucky to have been given opportunity. I really thank my dad, Joe Ben Hudgens, for taking his time and adopting this kid from the Philippines, and gave him his future, and opportunities. Without him, I wouldn’t be here. " - apl.de.ap

" I want to encourage Filipino artists to be original, write your own songs and don’t be afraid to go outside the box and try new things. " - apl.de.ap

" Queen Latifah once came up to me and said ‘Bebot’ was her favorite song. She said, ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about, but it feels dope!’ " - apl.de.ap

" Until I discovered hip-hop, I felt I wasn’t going to accomplish anything. " - apl.de.ap

" I was once a struggling artist, so I just want to help others, and provide my resources and connections and the people I know. " - apl.de.ap

" Coming from the Philippines to the U.S. did shape me in that it gave me perseverance. " - apl.de.ap

" We come up with slogans on the road and then we start putting them on the songs. " - apl.de.ap

" I was born blind in Sapangbato in Angeles City. " - apl.de.ap

" You know, some things you can’t change, but you can start from the youth to change the future. " - apl.de.ap