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We Ran Out Of Champagne But There’s Still Soda

Posted on July 13, 2009 by phella| Comments Off

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 Gimme A Second I Swear!!!! The soundtrack to all things transitionary.Download It Here.

We’re all learning, growing, and changing. While we do this, people doubt us, laugh at us, and some of even try to stop us. Don’t fight them. Don’t argue with them. Don’t even try to prove your point. Just keep doing what you’re doing and tell them to give you a second, soon they shall see.

Disclaimer: Just saying “Gimme A Second I Swear” alone won’t work. You actually have to go out there and use that metaphoric second to become the best you can be.

If you’ve been rocking with me since day 1 you will see the growth on this project. We’ve come such a long way from 2 Sides To A Story, which ironically was released on July 14, 2007. What a difference two years makes. Still a far cry from where I want to be musically but the way is being paved gradually and the journey is quite fun.

If you’re new to Phella music then I hope you listen. If you listen I hope you feel it. If you feel it I hope you share with others so they can feel it as well. I don’t get on the microphone to hear my voice. I have things to say and I try to say them in the most interesting of ways. Some lines and verses will take weeks or months to fully understand while others simply will never be understood. That’s the fun part. That’s how the rap music I grew up on was crafted.

Thanks to J.Rob for tolerating my insanity and lending me his production to put my words to.

Thanks to DJ Laser for his assistance with this project as well overall just being a good dude that breathes this hip-hop culture.

And anyone else who supports my art in any form or fashion, thank you.

We’re only scratching the surface with this project. I can say “we” because for the first time I truly feel like I have a good group of people all striving towards similar goals as I. Give Us A Second, We Swear!

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Soundtrack To The Party Life

Posted on July 5, 2009 by phella| Comments Off


Just listening to the mixed and mastered songs from the new EP and I’m getting excited about my music again. Comparing the new stuff to the old stuff, thinking of future concepts etc…

I think I’m at my best when I make fun music. By nature I tend to make the more socially conscious and serious songs but please don’t sleep on my ‘make the club dance’ game.

I been enjoying life lately and partying last night with my homies made me realize my music should reflect that more and trust me it will…Gimme A Second I Swear.


In the meantime here’s “What You Like” circa 2008. Click here to download or below to listen

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Music Mondays:DJ Phelly Phell

Posted on June 15, 2009 by phella| Comments Off

Happy Monday to everyone. Here’s some carefully selected songs guaranteed to help you start your week off right. In the order you should listen to them. Enjoy

Sidenote: Who you know starts off a playlist with Anita Baker and ends with Playaz Circle? And it all makes sense. Gotta love the power of music.


Music Of The Moment


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Rest And Peace…Stack

Posted on June 11, 2009 by phella| Comments Off

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“I don’t see you anymore but I still feel your presence/

But your memory will live on for as long as I make records/

What Heaven look like? I need some answers now/

And try to save me a 2X for my angel gown/

I know I’m one in a million/

So when I go I’m trynna share a bunk with Aaliyah/

I wanna sit in Heavens Ghetto and write songs with Pac/

Share a laugh with Stack Bundles about how they seem to hate you when you young and hot/

And tell Left Eye I loved her ever since a youngin/

Then I could trade punchlines with Big L, Big Pun and

the No-to-ri-us Big/

They say the good die young, yep only us kid/

I never was a drinker so don’t poor no henny/

Just pop in my cd and recall my memory/

First I raised my damn self, then I raised my brother/

And I’m sorry for the sleepless nights that I gave my mother/

But I had to go and grind, I wasn’t made to suffer/

So when I’m dead and gone, you don’t have to cry/

I’ll be watching from above like a Satellite”       -Phella

Feeling nostalgic tonight. The verse above is the 3rd verse from a song called Satellite I did about 3 years so ago. It’s from the era when all I rapped on was slow low quality beats. Nonetheless still one of my favorites I ever did. When If I go, my last wish is that they play this at the funeral.
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Today is the 2 year anniversary of Stack Bundles death. I remember when the news first broke about his untimely death. For some reason it hit me hard even though I wasn’t his biggest fan the time. The fact that he was so talented and then killed before the world got to know he was, that’s what really got me. There was a time I used to feel like something would happen to me before I made an impact on the world. I think we all fear that at times.

R.I.P. to Stack Bundles and the rest of our great artists that have departed. Anyone wanting to learn more about him and his music should check out my homie DJ Laser’s blog. He might be Stacks biggest fan and one of the people doing a great job at keeping his name alive.

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Music Mondays: Top 10 Artists….As I See It

Posted on June 8, 2009 by phella| 3 Comments

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This list is impossible to get correct because first of all everyone’s criteria for a top artist is different. Secondly, I haven’t and don’t claim to have listened to or researched every artist out there.

Still I’m going to attempt to give my top 10 based on the following: Relevance, Social Impact, Stage Performance, Record Sales, and Catalog.

*Sidenote: No groups in this list. If I allow groups then Rolling Stones, U2, and the Beatles will take up 30% of the list before it even gets started.

1. Michael Jackson-Say what you want about all his antics over the past decade but I don’t think anyone has ever had as much of an impact on pop culture the way Mike has. From making classic albums like Thriller to starring in commercials with Michael Jordan, Mike is the BLUEPRINT in my opinion. He is the ultimate performer. If you’re a 90′s baby or an unaware 80′s baby you might want to research Michael’s concerts when he was at his peak. People literally died when they saw him. Longevity is another reason why Mike gets No.1 on my list; he’s top the charts with his through several decades and reached the entire world with his music.

2. Elvis Presley- This is a shaky pick for no.2 but just like Michael, I think Elvis’ influence on pop culture can’t be ignored. His likeness has been used over and over, his voice is often imitated, and he is credited by many as the first artist to push the envelope in America. It’s safe to say without no Elvis there would be no 2 Live Crew. Imagine a world with no 2 Live Crew.

3. Celine Dion- This is a pick based strictly on quality of work and record sales. When it comes to those two categories, Celine is undeniable. She is probably more popular outside of the United States and that’s saying something because she’s big here.

4. Frank Sinatra- Old Blue Eyes at no. 4 seems incorrect to me. I can’t name a song of his outside of “New York, New York” but there are far too many people out there that consider him great for me to ignore.

5. Mariah Carey- Much like Celine, Mariah has an international following that can’t be denied. She probably has the most extensive catalog of anyone else on this list. More No.1 Records than any of us can imagine, the respect from her peers, the look; MC is a living legend and I think she deserves this No.5 spot.

The next 5 I won’t write any explanation for. Mainly because I’m getting tired and need to wake up in 5 hours for my workout.

6. Bruce Springsteen

7. Madonna

8. Prince

9. Bob Marley

10. 2Pac

It took all of my power not to sneak Jay-Z into that list somewhere but I don’t think it would be right. If anyone has any thoughts or wants to share their top 10, feel free. I’m sure Jimi Hendrix fans probably think I’m stupid. Aretha Franklin heads are probably unsubscribing as we speak. Biggie supporters probably want to hack into my account and switch that number 10.

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The Phella Freestyles Over The Years

Posted on May 10, 2009 by phella| Comments Off

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1.4 Da Fam (Grammy Family Freestyle)
From way back in the day. This was actually just a test to see if the Pro Tools we got was working. Ended up turning into the company name.

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2.Long Summer Freestyle
Messing around on a crazy track cooked up by the homeboy J.Rob
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3.Famous Music (Maybach Music Freestyle)
No story here. Liked the beat, rapped on it.
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4.Swagger Like Us Freestyle (DJ Laser)
Another crazy instrumental I couldn’t pass up on. Shout out to DJ Laser.

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5.Ain’t I Freestyle
Took it Down South one time over this crazy Yung LA and Young Dro track.

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Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on November 14, 2008 by phella| 6 Comments


I’m like a lil kid on Christmas. Thanks to everyone that anticipated this and I hope it lives up to expactations.

Been up for 24 hours straight trying to get this mixed and mastered to make the November 14th deadline I set for myself. Hope you enjoy it. It’s 5am and it sounds good to this old tired man so I’m imagining young fresh ears will LOVE IT.

As with any other artist, I take seriously what I do so please don’t hesitate to leave feedback. Even if it’s anonymous. I’ll be breaking down the meaning of each song much later on in the day when I wake up, if I sleep.

Re-Uped Download Link For Those Asking For It…….Thanks For Listening…..New Music Coming Soon

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