专辑简介

Phillie’s hunger gives “Welcome To The Detroit Zoo” a refreshingly honest feel and showcases Phillie’s life journey on Detroit’s infamous ‘Number Streets’. The album is a mix of street poetry, lyricism, life lessons, and also some entertainment. Phillie possesses a sense of humor and a refreshing perspective among the dreary backdrop of his hometown of Detroit. The album pulls you in through Phillie's personality and authenticity, therefore by the end of the album you feel like you know him. Bronze Nazareth, Executive Producer, states “This marks an exciting time in the development of Phillie as a solo artist, and the music he created here will be a testament to his abilities."

Fully produced by Wu Tang's Bronze Nazareth, the music behind the lyrics give the listener that "feel", a feeling where you can connect with the beats alone. Emotionally driven soundscapes only enhance Phillies rhymes...you can listen to this album two different ways, zone out on the beats, or sink your mind into the lyrics and travel to the place Phillie takes you.

"The hood is like a zoo, and I'm your tour guide, will you join me? All it costs is to pay a little attention to the lyrics. The beats by the Great Bronze Nazareth, speak for themselves" Phillie suggests.

Listeners were first introduced to Phillie on Bronze Nazareth’s “The Great Migration” in 2006. He has provided stellar performances on both Wisemen LPs and held his own alongside appearances Gza, Planet Asia, Ras Kass, Masta Killa, and Heltah Skeltah. Through his trademark voice, energetic and unpredictable live performances, and his well-received 'I Exist' mixtape, Phillie plans further distinguish his name and cement his position in hip hop with his full length LP: "Welcome To The Detroit Zoo". A truly worthy piece of art.