The 1987 single Panic Zone introduced which rap artist that died of Aids in 1995?
Panic Zone "Panic Zone" is the 1987 debut single by American hip hop group N.W.A, whose songs were later featured on the compilation "N.W.A. and the Posse", which was a reissue of 12" EPs and singles released by Macola Records, the then manufacturer and distributor of Ruthless Records, N.W.A's label. Despite its independent release, the tape has sold over 1,000 copies. The single introduced rap artists Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Arabian Prince
Francis Magalona Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. Born in Mandaluyong City, he was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over into the mainstream. He was credited for having pioneered the merging of rap with Pinoy rock, becoming a significant influence to artists in that genre as well. He was also a television host on MTV Asia and Channel V Philippines and on noontime variety television show "Eat Bulaga!" Magalona died seven months after being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. Magalona was later awarded a posthumous Presidential Medal of Merit. The award's citation noted that it had been given ""for his musical and artistic brilliance, his deep faith in the Filipino and his sense of national pride that continue to inspire us.""