Elmo Magalona Releases First Single "3 Stars and the Son" Featuring Kris Lawrence, Jay-R and Billy Crawford

Elmo Magalona has just released his first single entitled 3 Stars and the Son. It features singers Kris Lawrence, Jay-R and Billy Crawford who were all surprisingly good in rapping.

The phrase 3 Stars and the Son is taken from "3 Stars and a Sun" which, although it really refers to the Philippine flag where 3 stars and a sun can be seen, is more identified with Elmo's father, the late Francis Magalona. who used it as a sign of nationalism. Francis M even made the logo of 3 Stars and a Sun more popular by printing it on merchandise produced by Francis Magalona Clothing Company (FMCC), his own clothing line.

Elmo pays tribute to his father by using the phrase, and by changing the last part to "the son" which literally refers to him, who is the son of Francis. Three stars, in turn, refer to Kris, Jay-R and Billy who sang with Elmo in the single.

Listen to 3 Stars and the Son below.

3 Stars and the Son is available via free download at superelmo.com. Lyrics follow after the jump.

Elmo Magalona – 3 Stars and the Son feat. Kris Lawrence, Jay-R and Billy Crawford

(Chorus)
Guess who's the new kid on the block
Taking my game straight to the top
Knocking these joints out one by one
3 stars and the son, we just havin fun

Verse 1
I know I'm 17 but I got big dreams
3 stars I'm the son yeah that's my team
Rocking shows that's my thing, though I don't wear no bling
I got my own swag lemme show you what I mean
Y'all know my name, I'm switchin lanes for fame
Big shoes to fill, I got it all for real
I represent for my pop, rest in peace with the God
I'm the untouchable kid, ain't no time to stop
All the lessons I'm learnin, stay on my grind as I'm workin
Got all the help that I'm gettin, haters back up get ya steppin
Pop's got my back up in heaven, yo I know he be watchin
Guidin me through this while I be spittin, Imma make him proud 'til I finish yup

(Chorus)

Verse 2
By now y'all know what the business is
While other kids play this boy's serious
Ain't got no time for the booty poppin, I see them ladies jockin
Now watch what I say when the beat comes knockin
Hot and fresh out the kitchen, I'm young and fly with a mission
Now listen up pay attention, ain't no such thing as a problem
Cuz all I got is solutions, the future's here gotta love it
I'm having fun while I live it, crossing ova dunk while I'm winning
All the time in the world, get with the girls, stay in school gotta live n' learn
Don't drink don't smoke not my concern, shining star crash and burn
Just tryna be somebody while I rock your party
3 stars, yeah I'm the son tell everybody

(Chorus)

Kris L:
Im the first star in this all-star team
I gotta give it up
Cuz im living my dream
Can i get an EY-YO
3 Stars takin over your radio

Jay-R:
Now it's my turn
And they call me Jay-Star
Shinin so bright
See me comin from afar
Known as the prince of RnB
It's about that time we lift this industry

Billy:
I ain't tryna fool you
Im the 3rd star in this crew
Low drop it low
Lil Moe we got it all for you
Droppin these hits like it ain't a thang
3 stars & the Son we just doin our thang
Guess who's the new kid on the block
Taking my game straight to the top
Knocking these joints out one by one
3 stars and the son we just having fun (we just having fun) (2x)
3 stars and the son we just having fun

(Chorus)

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