Phil Blanco

Blanco was introduced to the world on April 13. It took a mere 6 years for him to not only understand his gift, but embrace it. Within that 6th year, he had written his first “rhyme”, which was strongly influenced by rap mogul “LL Cool J.” In that very moment everyone surrounding him knew destiny would lead him into his love of music. Born to a strong willed mother, abandoned by his paternal father, it seemed North Philadelphia would receive the best of him. He accepted huge responsibility within the streets, which is vividly displayed in his craft. The “Street Life” became his greatest promotion, as his peers began to relate to the strife he was forced to endure daily. He felt the streets converted into a studio where watchful eyes lingered upon him for his undoubted abilities. However, those jealous eyes would become his greatest inspiration. Motivated to outlast intense lyrists, he strived to become lyrically resilient; to not only be able to spit what was understood in the streets, but what was understood as knowledge. His smooth transition and educated use of metaphors allowed him to “out” rhyme opponents, while remaining one step above the game. His lyrical capacity brought street notoriety and producer extraordinaire, Don Cannon. Together they created his debut album “Live in the 2-1-5.” This talent, his life, which he crafted into a masterpiece, broke down many barriers in such a short time sold over 3000 copies with no advertisement or radio play. Nevertheless, stuffing the pride of peers, many of which came before his time, carried greater risks and encouraged others to seek out revenge. It seemed his Gift evolved into a curse. With all the attention, Phil Blanco received the possibility for him to predict his outcome was dismal. His arrogance and “on top of the world” attitude came to a screeching halt when his numerous ventures with street life captured him, costing him more then just money, but his freedom, as well. Five years had passed before Phil Blanco would make his come back. Mentally and lyrically stronger, he grasped life by the hand and seized the streets by storm. Complete with a new outlook on life and a vow to focus on his first love, all of his free time and energy would be devoted to music. With determination and the sole weight of his fingertips, he discovered how to create and produce his own beats undertaking a new freedom, which he ultimately followed up with his sophomore album titled “Da Calm Before the Storm" selling 3100 copies by word of mouth from show to show out his trunk with no major label push. Now, seasoned to the industry, he is approaching the spotlight with a “Grown Man” mentality and a determination that will set anyone’s soul on fire. Although, his music, which has achieved a high most dream of…. recognition, the question he seems to leave everyone asking is “Who is Phil Blanco?” The answer to that is simple, as there is no other title that fits his well crafted persona besides, “The Man, The Myth, The Legend.” Created by S.Gil