Damn, That Boy Is A Phene...

If you haven't heard any music from the west coast native Phene, you are definitely living under a rock somewhere. Phene has been featured on over 100 mixtapes and earlier this year he was named the 2008 Central PA lyricist of the year in addition to receiving an award for mixtape of the year and best new artist of 2008 . But why the name Phene? Via his myspace, “Music brewed an addiction. An undeniable urge to play a part within the hip-hop community, & spread wisdom through real life messages". His complexity as an artist does not stop at his stage name either, as Phene's superior wordplay and creativity separate him from other upincomg hip-hop artists. By far my favorite track on his mixtape "The Spokesman" is the song Elementary featuring a sample from the great Andre 3000. Phene was has definitely taken the rap game by storm and in my opinion, he is the next big thing. Don't believe me? Then check out the videos below and his two most recent mixtapes. Also, be sure to check out his myspace for more information and reviews.

The Spokesman (2008)

This Is The Phenemix (2007)