M-Phazes is the perfect example of a diamond in the rough. Born and raised in the Gold Coast of Australia and relatively isolated from Hip-Hop culture, M-Phazes has carved a strong niche for himself that has allowed his production to be heard on a global scale.

Drawing inspiration from legendary producers such as Battlecat, Pete Rock and the late J-Dilla, M-Phazes has has formulated his own sound over the years that can be defined by soulful melodies coupled with loose, smacking drums.

Landing his first U.S. placement in 2005 on Supastition’s “Chain Letters”, M-Phazes has been on a steady climb and hasn’t looked back. In March of 2008, M-Phazes earned himself a first place victory at Sha Money’s prestigious One Stop Shop Producers Conference Beat Battle, an event that’s held annually in Phoenix, Arizona. M-Phazes’ production was judged by a panel of legendary producers and artists that consisted of DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, Swizz Beats, DJ Toomp, No I.D, Hi-Tek, Don Cannon, Chamillionaire and of course, Sha Money. “M-Phazes blew me away with his sound” – Jake One.

The final round of the battle was held on Sunday, March 9th, a date which marked the 11th anniversary of the passing of the late Notorious B.I.G. In remembrance of this date, M-Phazes prepared a track titled ‘Brooklyn’ that was played in honor of the late Biggie. From the first kick to the final snare, this tribute beat caused the entire judging panel and audience to literally leap out of their seats! This track received a standing ovation that secured M-Phazes victory. Shortly after, this tribute beat went on to become the backdrop for Joell Ortiz’s forthcoming single off his new album which has since been licensed for the major motion picture Brooklyn’s Finest featuring Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke & Wesley Snipes (directed by Antwon Fuqua, Training Day).

Since the One Stop, M-Phazes has received an Aria Award and a gold record for his production on Bliss N Eso’s “Flying Colors album, has had his production featured on two college chart topping singles, has signed a landmark deal with Mushroom Publishing and has landed several placements, including a major label placement with Amerie (Feenix Rising Entertainment/Island Def Jam Music Group) as well as a co-production credit alongside super producer JR Rotem (Belugah Heights) for his artist Mann.

To date, M-Phazes has built a very strong discography that includes placements with several key players in today’s hip-hop marketplace that include Pharoahe Monch, CL Smooth, M.O.P., Mela Machinko, Royce Da 5’9″, Emilio Rojas, Heltah Skeltah, Donny Goines, Cory Gunz, Elzhi (Slum Village), Freeway, Marvin Priest (son of Maxi Priest), Termanology, Sean Price, Sadat X and more.

M-Phazes is living proof that no matter where you’re from, you can make an impact on the rest of the world. As his dreams become a reality, M-Phazes places no boundaries on his craft that he hopes will allow him the opportunity to work with artists that define a wide brush stroke of today’s urban music climate.

Artists/Producers that M-Phazes has produced for &/or worked with:

Amerie
JR Rotem (co-production credit on Mann’s debut album)
Pharoahe Monch
M.O.P.
Joell Ortiz
Marvin Priest (Maxi Priest’s son)
Heltah Skeltah (“WMDs” – D.I.R.T.)
Sean Price (2 placement on his next album ‘Mic Tyson’
Emilio Rojas (produced entire album)
Special Teamz (Duck Down)
CL Smooth
Skyzoo
Freeway
Termanology
Hezekiah
Supastition
A. Pinks
Torae
Bekay
Mela Machinko (singer/songwriter
Lydia Caesar (singer/songwriter)

Works In Progress:
Rapper Pooh
Kaze

Equipment used:
Nuendo on a PC

Links
http://www.myspace.com/mphazes
http://mphazes.com

Contact
nate@hip-hop.com.au