Breakout: "I Made It"

All Check: "Writings On Your Wall" ft. Stefan Skeeter

And: “R.I.P. Dilla” (Over J Dilla’s & 9th Wonder’s “Make It Circulate”)

Name: Phil The Thrill

Age: 22

Reppin’: Newport News, Virginia. 757

My style and/or skills have been compared to: Kanye West, Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes, Drake, J. Cole

I started rapping: At the age of 10

My standout records and/or moments have been: Winning the XXL J Dilla contest. Hearing my songs being played on the radio and seeing the positive feedback my two videos received on Worldstar.

I’m gonna change the game by: Bringing the fun and flexibility back to hip-hop and music as a whole.

My goal in hip-hop is: Is to change the perception of it to the masses. There are so many areas that can be touched that so many artists are afraid to tap into, and I feel that it can be done with my approach and ability to connect with a variety of people and demographics.

I’d Like to Work With: Kanye West, hands down. A hook from Frank Ocean and Adele would be dopeness, and J. Cole's production is something that definitely catches my ear.

I’m gonna be the next: Hip-hop artist that one day reaches his full potential so that people will one day want to be the next ME.

To check out more of my music you can go to: Tumblr, YouTube, or Twitter

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