Francis Arevalo is a Filipino rapper based in Vancouver, BC. Having grown up listening to thoughtful lyricists, and developing in the local poetry slam scene, he is a wordsmith who weaves together personal storytelling, meaningful messages, and clever lyricism. Francis’ primary aims as a hip-hop artist are to energize, gather, learn, share, empower, and connect. He is equally at home performing solo or with his band, from living rooms and coffee shops, to theatres and festival stages. DOMINIONATED describes his music is if he has "found and embraced a truth deep within himself, that he sees the world not through rose-coloured glasses, but in shades of optimism, hope, and beauty". He is also a passionate mental health advocate whose journey living bipolar disorder through music was the subject of a 2017 Vancouver Asian Film Fest award-winning documentary "The Lion". - Much love for listening! www.francisarevalo.com