PhuturePhil

Houston, USA

The Pursuit

Electronic

Behind the Music

I want my music to convey a sense of mystery and the unknown. I hope to replicate the feeling of the sea’s vastness and the lives that inhabit it.

The “Storming the Thunder” and “The Somali 7” chapters moved me the most. The first highlighted the complexities of problems at sea by describing the issue of who has authority in any given body of water. The chapter took an interesting look at a ship that some would consider a vigilante vessel, while others would say is doing the hard work that no one else has stepped up to do. “The Somali 7” took an up-close and personal look at a country with cycles of corruption and danger. These are all themes that I integrate into my music and hope will connect to listeners.

PhuturePhil
About PhuturePhil

Multifaceted DJ and producer in the genres of progressive house, deep house, disco house, tech house, trance, house and everything in between, Phil’s foray into the world of music has been a short but exciting journey as he continues to develop and hone his skills and sound for audiences far and wide. Growing up in a family that stressed creativity and versatility, Phil was able to develop himself in several different facets of life. From playing the saxophone at an early age, to being a key member of his high school sports teams, in one or another aspect of life Phil was destined to make an impact. He was exposed to music at an early age. From Miles Davis to Michael Jackson, his tastes were diverse and rich. Classic rock and jazz fusion continued to influence him; soon he began to delve into the depths of soul and funk music, which gave him a deep appreciation for groove and soul. In high school, the beats of J Dilla and other hip-hop pioneers inspired him to be creative and always strive for listening to what was unique. After discovering the world of dance music during his senior year of high school, the journey has now sped full force, with Phil combining his talents and love of hip-hop and dance music to create a two headed DJ who is always equipped to rock a dance floor.

Winner of the 2021 Scripps Howard Award for Excellence in Innovation in Journalism

The Journalism behind the Music

All music in this project is based on The Outlaw Ocean, a New York Times Best-Selling book by Ian Urbina that chronicles lawlessness at sea around the world. This reporting touches on a diversity of abuses ranging from illegal and overfishing, arms trafficking at sea, human slavery, gun running, intentional dumping, murder of stowaways, thievery of ships and other topics.

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