Pheo.
Moreno Valley, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2007 | SELF
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Light a couple, pour some yak and then hop in the shower, instructs Pheo, a Moreno Valley, California native, on the smoldering title track of his California Sex EP. Over DJA’s dusky, languid beat, he lists gifts from The Golden State, like hydraulics and hydroponic weed. On "How Eye," the 25-year-old rapper compares his smoothness to Ron Isley and asserts his mantra, Avocado Everything—meaning black on the outside and green money on the inside. As the latest offering from Jeffree's (Mad Decent’s free weekly release project), this laid-back, five-song EP will take you to the West Coast without breaking the bank. Watch him toke up in the wilderness with models in the Slick Jackson-directed video for "Angelina's Beamer" and you'll get there even faster. - The Fader
So many avocados. “Medianos” was one of those AFTA-1 beats I really had no desire to hear lyrics over, until I pressed play on Pheo.’s recreation. Pheo. and Steve Liriks really do this one justice. Not overdone, Pheo. just smoothly rides the beat in ways others probably shouldn’t attempt. So many avocados. The track will be featured on Pheo.’s next project, The Adret (his first since 2012’s They Soulection). Video directed by TheDean. - Okayplayer
Despite the title, the only disturbance Pheo. plans to create is between the sheets. WRIOT! details the courtship rituals typical of modern-day Romeos — explicit texts from somebody else's girlfriend and a "Pink Champagne & Purple Weed"–expedited trip to the bedroom. But Pheo.'s romantic insouciance doesn't extend past his lyrics. Even as he drops consonants over producer J.Bizness's Prince-inspired "Last Night Morning," he maintains a tighter grasp on his flow than his obvious counterpart, Wiz Khalifa (whose frequent producer, Cardo, contributed a track). Couple of small glitches in this affair, but we played it 10 times in two days. Enough said. - L.A. Weekly
In 1995 when Tupac rapped about California, there was nothing but love. On 25-year-old rapper Pheo's 2012 tribute things get a little more carnal. California Sex is an ode specifically to the female population of America's most populated state, Pheo delivering charming lines such as "we shag on the ground" in his slurred drawl over expansive synth rumbles, Drake-esque dripfeed beats and those gargantuan drum claps that seem to have taken over hip-hop of late.
California Sex also sets the tone for the rest of the EP of the same name, all of which is available to download for free from the player above. Featuring a sample from Beastie Boys' Intergalactic, Drop finds Pheo more engaged over a futuristic patter of chirruping beats and ghostly synths, while the ecstatic Angelina's Beamer is the sort of song you imagine people play in their drop-top Escalades. How Eye and This All Been Vintage, meanwhile, show off the production skills of Diplo associate DJ, who builds up layers of echo-laden piano and squelching beats on the former and utilises a gorgeous organ riff on the latter.
Apparently Pheo's mantra is Avocado Everything, meaning black on the outside (skin) and green on the inside (money). We're not sure how giving away your EPs for free is going to help the whole money situation but if California Sex tells us anything it's that Pheo's not short on confidence. - The Guardian
As promised, here we are at the end of the working week with our 2nd release by a MC/Vocalist who goes by Pheo. All the way from Moreno Valley, CA – Pheo has been on our radar ever since we heard a few collaborations between him & AFTA-1 over this past summer. After listening to his music, playing his tracks on Soulection Radio, and getting a huge response from our listeners, we knew that this guy was something special.
Within a short span we were in contact with Pheo and from that point on is why we are here today! In this music culture there are so many MCs and artists in general who are up and coming and who claim to be next-level and on to something different. However, too many artists miss that reality by far and don’t make it past a certain sound barrier or audience. In this case, we feel that Pheo’s direction is universally great! From his lyrical content, delivery, voice, beat selection, and presentation, Pheo can reach all audiences.
Beyond MCs just bickering and talking themselves up, Pheo manages to express his vision with style and ease. His flow is so smooth as he speaks about his experiences with women, adversity, and just every day occurrences . They Soulection EP displays plenty of depth and features some brilliant production from artists such as: AFTA-1, Christoph El Truento, S-X, Mo Ellah, Tek Nalo G, Alf Alpha, and others. Download and take this one within yourself. Enjoy and spread it.
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“From the ear to the soul is They Soulection. Who are they? They are WE, and WE are US. That’s really all WE have left.. hopefully WE can learn and appreciate that before WE are no more. Let YOUR soul select what is destined, for that’s really all that YOU have. Yall stay black.” -Pheo - Soulection
10-17 Providence, RI - Lupo's
10-18 Boston, MA - Paradise
10-19 Montreal, Quebec - Olympia Theatre
10-20 Toronto, Ontario - Phoenix
10-22 Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
10-23 Detroit, MI - Crofoot (no Chevy Woods)
10-24 Chicago, IL - Metro
10-25 Milwaukee, MN - The Rave
10-26 Las Vegas, NV - Life is Beautiful Fest (Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era only)
10-27 Minneapolis, MN - Epic (no Ab-Soul)
10-29 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
10-30 Lawrence, KS - Granada
11-01 Denver, CO - Cervantes / Ogden
11-02 Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
11-06 Ventura, CA - Venture Theater
11-09 Santa Ana, CA - Observatory (no Underachievers)
11-11 San Diego, CA - Soma
11-12 Tempe, AZ - Club Red
11-13 Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
11-15 Dallas, TX - Southside Music Hall
11-16 Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
11-17 Austin, TX - Emo's East (no Underachievers)
11-20 Tallahassee FL - Coliseum Tallahassee
11-21 Orlando, FL - Beacham Theater
11-22 Miami, FL - Grand Central
11-23 St. Petersburg, FL - Jannis Live!
11-24 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Heaven) (no Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era)
11-26 New Haven, CT - Toad's Place
11-30 Philadelphia, PA - TLA - Pitchfork
Cashius Green continues to prove he's an artist to watch. Months after the release of his "Pisces" EP, the rapper comes with an addictive release titled "Right Now."
The five-song effort, "Right Now," to debut tomorrow (Oct. 15), features Cashius Green rhyming alongside long-time collaborator, PHEO, over smooth to striking soundscapes by Orijanus, Cardiak Flatline, Ty Real, Lee Bannon and Epic Records own, Sha Money XL. Cashius is signed to Sylvia Rhone's Vested in Culture label with Epic Records. - Billboard
Sean John announced today the introduction of its Spring 2014 ad campaign titled “Dream Big.” The campaign spotlights actors, musicians, and a renowned chef; all living out their dreams in their professional undertakings.
For the campaign, Sean John signed actor turned music artist Mack Wilds, Chef Roble Ali, actor Rob Beitzel, and creative collective Pheo and Cashius Green.
Sean John’s Spring 2014 collection will be available at Macy’s store across the country and online at macys.com beginning in February 2014. - XXL Magazine
What does a producer who was born in the Bay Area, raised in England, and now lives in Los Angeles sound like? Beatnick Dee. After working with Blu, Rass Kass, and Army of the Pharaohs, Dee is ready for his debut album, Creative Medicine (6/30). The West Coast funk is strong with this one but also has a fuzzy density to the overall vibe. The album features Denitia & Sene, Cashus King (FKA Co$$), and many others.
“Luxurious Rain” features Pheo and one of the more interesting beats of 2015 so far. It sounds like a mix of early A$AP Rocky and Lil Ugly Mane. It also matches the title of the track perfectly. - The Source
The Smoker's Club Tour is kicking off in Philly today and traveling for the next month, painting most of North America a nice, deep green. The tour was founded a few years back by Smoke DZA, Shiest Bubz, Jonnyshipes, and Steve-O Brown. For the second installment, the trip features some real top shelf talent: DZA, Juicy J, Chevy Woods, Fat Trel, and Joey Bada$$ will be blowing spots from Tampa to the Great White North. You can find all the info you'd ever need right here.
We've got all the tour dates below, plus a sick mix by DJ Lee Bannon that features all the artists onboard. - Noisey
Looks like this summer’s Smoker’s Club tour was only practice for Smoke DZA. The Harlem-based rapper will be going on his own headlining tour in October, that will last for a couple of weeks. Joining him will be rappers Mr. MFN eXquire, Flatbush Zombies, Cinematic’s Cashious Green (with Pheo) and Nakim, on certain dates.
Check out the tour dates below.
10.2 Boston, MA Middle East w/ Mr. MFN eXquire, Cashius Green w/Pheo, & NAKIM
10.3 Ottawa, ON Ritual Nightclub w/ Flatbush ZOMBiES & Cashius Green w/Pheo
10.4 Toronto, ON Wrong Bar w/ Flatbush ZOMBiES & Cashius Green w/Pheo
10.5 Chicago, IL Reggie’s w/ Mr. MFN eXquire, Flatbush ZOMBiES, Cashius Green w/Pheo, & NAKIM
10.6 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig w/ Mr. MFN eXquire, Cashius Green w/Pheo, & NAKIM
10.8 Madison, WI High Noon w/ Mr. MFN eXquire, Cashius Green w/Pheo, & NAKIM
10.9 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street w /Mr. MFN eXquire, Cashius Green w/Pheo, & NAKIM
10.12 New Orleans, LA House of Blues w/ Mr. MFN eXquire, Cashius Green w/Pheo, & NAKIM
10.13 Atlanta, GA A3C
10.14 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506 w/ Mr. MFN eXquire & NAKIM
10.15 Springfield, VA Empire w/ Mr. MFN eXquire & NAKIM
10.17 Philadelphia, PA Troc Balcony w/ Mr. MFN eXquire, Cashius Green w/Pheo, & NAKIM - Respect Magazine
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Pheo Cado
The man, the legend, the avocado
Its been x amount of years since Pheo Cado has graced this sad world with his positivity and understated facial expressions. While some may be fooled into thinking his delicate, wallflower disposition is passive; those who encounter Pheo learn quickly that the beautiful beast who lies just beneath the surface has a bite much more ferocious than its roar. It is through this subtle approach, however, that Pheo is able to deliver such a poignant, fierce insight through his music.
A child bred in the desert climate of Moreno Valley, CA, Pheo believes that the world is an inside joke between himself and God. In taking light the world around him, Pheo has miraculously mastered the ability to see beauty in all things and people while simultaneously not compromising his integrity. Such a feat is not easy, but it was through the help of his friends-turned-art goons-turned-family, UTB Life$tyle, that Pheo was able to keep his head above the waste of suburban run-off. In turn, he was able to keep the mountains in sight and more importantly, the bigger picture in perspective.
It is by no accident, then, but rather hard work and a finely crafted talent that Pheo has already been on a major US and Canada tour with the likes of Juicy J and rang in his birthday in 2013 by performing on stage at Paid Dues. Taking the most sacred imagery of Southern California as his own, Pheo has transformed the Avocado into a symbol of all things simple and beautiful in this world; a symbol he carries with him as a delicious reminder to keep things black on the outside and green on the inside.
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