Born on the West coast and influenced by the East, Zach Richards b.k.a. Phene has gone from fledgling emcee to an artist to watch.
A transplant who has lived on both coasts and now calls Atlanta home, he used the vast experiences he gained growing up in this world to become one of the premier freshman in his class.
Why the name Phene? To keep it simple, “Music brewed an addiction. An undeniable urge to play a part within the hip-hop community, & spread wisdom through real life messages."
Over the past three years, Phene has torched the Central PA Hip Hop Awards for five trophies (including Best Male Artist & Best Mixtape) while being nominated 13 times. Already under his belt are six solo mix projects and over 400 mixtape appearances. Tours and live shows have contributed to the success, performing up and down the East Coast beside artists like Oschino (State Property) and Cassidy (Full Surface/J Records).
"He's like a cross between Kanye West when it comes to his style and Slick Rick because he has a story to tell." -Street Report Magazine (April 2009)
Phene is high off life; Get Addicted!
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05.22.09 Atlanta, GA | Apache Cafe (I Love Rap Cypher)
05.15.09 Atlanta, GA | The Bench (2 for 5 Cypher)
04.03.09 Atlanta, GA | The Bench (Hip Hop in the Flesh 3 Cypher)
03.08.09 Harrisburg, PA | Eclipse Nightclub (717 Party)
03.08.09 Harrisburg, PA | 2009 Central PA Hip-Hop Awards
03.07.09 York, PA | Valencia Battle of York III (Nemo's Boxing Match)
03.02.09 Atlanta, GA | Pals Lounge
11.27.08 Harrisburg, PA | Eclipse (Sexy in the Champagne Room)
11.20.08 Atlanta, GA | Apache Cafe (Ness Lee Farewell Party)
09.17.08 Atlanta, GA | The Drunken Unicorn (Lyricism Lives)
08.29.08 York, PA | High Off Life Concert 2008 @ Club NV
08.14.08 Marietta, GA | Sportsline (Bout2Blow Showcase)
08.13.08 Duluth, GA | Belushi's
07.25.08 Atlanta, GA | Club 714
06.19.08 Marietta, GA | Sportsline (Bout2Blow Showcase)
05.17.08 York, PA | Tuner Evolution Car Show @ York Fairgrounds
05.16.08 York, PA | Noche de Sexo 2 @ Club NV
03.22.08 Harrisburg, PA | 2008 Central PA Hip-Hop Awards
03.21.08 York, PA | Club NV (Album Release Party) w/ Oschino
03.18.08 Duluth, GA | Belushi's
03.11.08 Duluth, GA | Belushi's
09.22.07 Fairfax, VA | The Commonwealth Connection (PA to VA)
08.28.07 Lawrenceville, GA | Shakers (Next Level Music Showcase)
08.14.07 Lawrenceville, GA | Shakers (Next Level Music Showcase)
07.10.07 Lawrenceville, GA | Shakers (Next Level Music Showcase)
07.03.07 Lawrenceville, GA | Shakers (Next Level Music Showcase)
03.31.07 York, PA | Cobblestones
03.16.07 Harrisburg, PA | Central PA Hip Hop Awards (@ The Forum)
03.03.07 East Stroudsburg, PA | East Stroudsburg University
02.02.07 York, PA | Waterway Bar & Grill
01.02.07 Vancouver, BC Canada | CFRO 102.7FM (Phone Interview)
12.16.06 York, PA | Studio II (Conscious Album Release Party)
11.04.06 Shippensburg, PA | Shippensburg University
11.03.06 York, PA | Comedy Night @ the Valencia Ballroom
10.13.06 Lawrenceville, GA | The Upscale Lounge
10.09.06 State College, PA | Penn State Radio (90.7FM) Interview
08.20.06 Philadelphia, PA | Unity Day
07.29.06 Philadelphia, PA | Sneaker Villa Tour
07.28.06 York, PA | White Party (RIP Kelly Drayden)
07.26.06 Hershey, PA | J Jurkin Album Release Party
07.15.06 New Cumberland, PA | Time to Shine Music Conference
06.17.06 Philadelphia, PA | Sneaker Villa Tour
04.21.06 York, PA | Crossroads
04.15.06 Harrisburg, PA | PA 2nd Annual Urban Music Conference
04.07.06 York, PA | York City Ice Arena
03.09.06 Harrisburg, PA | 717 Radio
02.24.06 York, PA | Penn State York
07.23.05 Lancaster, PA | Dj Kay Slay Who's Hot Contest
07.16.05 York, PA | Martin Luther King Park
03.26.05 York, PA | Waterway Bar & Grill
03.17.05 York, PA | York College
03.12.05 York, PA | Crispus Attacks
03.12.05 York, PA | Princess Street Center (Phene/L Mac Jumpoff)
02.05.05 Harrisburg, PA | Pennsylvania Urban Music Conference
10.23.04 York, PA | Swizzles (Opened for Cassidy)
09.10.04 York, PA | Liberty Fire Hall
07.30.04 Lancaster, PA | The Birds Nest
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-Almighty Renegades
Yo whats good Phene,Aint talked to you ina minute,how you been??im feeling the music as usual...you should check out the new tracks...real Hip Hop..just got that deal so now im ready to make something happen...I still wanna do that track with you on my mixtape,whenever you ready fam...get at me -Paint The Sky,Blew!!!
I just wanted to say thanx for makin the connection and I wish you a safe weekend! I respect myself enough to respect the people I meet. Remember one thing, the whole purpose in life is to have fun and enjoy.... Here's my new video, its not availible anywhere. Your part of my special circle. take care MAKO
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Just swinging thru to leave some luv on ur page.. Hope all is good. 
