Phora

When I listen to rap music I just don't listen to mainstream artists, I also like listening to underground rappers that don't have a lot of fame. One of those underground rappers I listen to is "Phora" a lot of people may or may not know him. I was introduced to him when I was barely entering my freshmen year at Central Valley in 2011. I came across Phora on Facebook, someone one had shared his music video it was "Gotta move on." and it grabbed my attention. After clicking the link I was impressed how the beat, video, and lyrics were produced. I was pretty amazed how his lyrics were just real and straight forward, from listening to the song It gave me the chills because his attitude and style of rapping made the song pop out. Some people dislike him due to the lyrics he writes, most of his songs are about reality, and how he grew up as a child from struggling, joining in gangs, and getting into trouble. He found his way from staying out of trouble, and that's from making music. His songs really touch me depending in what mood i'm in. A song that really touches me is "Before It's Over" the lyrics on that song are just mind blowing in my opinion, and I can relate to the lyrics in a way.

A few personal favorites (no particular order)
Phora - My Story

Phora - Before It's Over

Phora - What It's Like

Phora - Hope

Phora - Girl

Phora - The Old Days

Till this day I still listen to Phora, his music is something else to me. He's different from all the other mainstream rappers, a lot of people find his music really helpful. On his Instagram page I like to read in on the comments, it's amazing how a lot people say his music helps them keep moving forward in life, if they're ever going through some hardships, they just play a song and it helps them get through their day or whatever the case is. I hope he gets known by huge record labels, because he really is something else when it comes to making music.