In 2006, the group Stick Figgas, runners-up in Francis M's "Rappublic of the Philippines" talent search, released their debut album "Critical Condition" under joint-release with Dice & K9's "6000 Goonz" imprint and Francis M's Red Egg Records sub-label, which, amidst critical acclaim, sparked a resurgence and renaissance of sorts in Tagalog rap.