Having already cemented himself with a flurry of bold and dynamic releases these last few years, Germany-born artist Phil Rick is now back on the grind once again with his pulsing new single 'We Paid'.
Bringing back more of that rich and progressive hip-hop energy he is known for, 'We Paid' makes for an incredibly fresh and engaging listen. With his smooth and driven flow riding across an impactful production at every turn, he continues to shine as one of the more exciting names on the rise right now.
So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with him to find out more about his origins and what has been inspiring him most lately.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
Drums
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
German Rap, English Pop and later 2012 Dance.
What was the first album you remember owning?
Safari Duo - Episode II
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Kid Ink - Show Me (feat. Chris Brown)
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
In most cases I already have a hook in mind the moment I hear a beat/an instrumental piece. If I don’t, I probably won’t be writing to it.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
Yeat, Sideluv and 404 Molly.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Kid Ink
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
Being able to write songs that perfectly fit my taste.
And what is the most frustrating part?
Not knowing wether those will ever perfectly fit other people’s taste.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
About two years ago Kay One told me he really liked my flow and voice. That was my sign to keep going and get even more into what I had just started!
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Phil Rick's new single 'We Paid' is available to stream now. Check it out in the player below.