In Episode 113 of the ‘Guest Speaker’ series of ‘Turntable Teachers’, hip-hop artist and frontman of PH Imbalance, Mikey DZZZ, joins the show. As the lead vocalist, producer, and engineer for the hip-hop collective, Mikey talks about the group’s new release, ‘The PHI Tape’, now available on all platforms. The project features collaborations with artists like Jeff Porter, I$aac Groove, Nayely, JOEY MORTAL, and ramon., among others. Mikey reflects on the nearly three-year journey behind the creation of the tape and how it defines the collective’s evolving sound.
He also shares insights into his early days as a musician when he was more focused on punk rock before falling in love with hip-hop. Mikey discusses the highs and lows of being a show promoter, detailing PH Imbalance’s efforts in curating numerous hip-hop events over the years, showcasing many of Massachusetts’ rising artists, and even headlining a show with Unohype.
The conversation dives deep into Mikey’s love for film, including his favorite movies, directors, and soundtracks. He also recounts the story of how he almost opened for Conway The Machine from Griselda.
