Hip Hop, Dance and New Age Rap with Heartfelt Storytelling – Military Veteran- Artist PhaNom X Delivers New Single

An energetic and exciting Hip Hop track, “Hookahs in the Air,” is building onto the legacy of PhaNom X- a true soldier of fortune who remains destined for greatness

PG County, MD — A prolific singer-songwriter who continues to create rousing and dynamic Hip Hop, Dance, and New Age compositions, PhaNom X, is captivating audiences with his new single. Titled “Hookahs in the Air,” the artist’s immersive new track is set to become a hit among Hip Hop and Dance music fans, who appreciate strong, cogent lyricism and gripping songwriting.

A creative powerhouse, PhaNom X hails from Ohio but is a southern boy at heart, with most of his family being from Georgia. Carving his own space in the Hip Hop and Rap world, PhaNom X’s music exudes a heartfelt, moving, and passionate vibe. His music stands out with its distinct lyrical genius, creative appeal, and passion which will gravitate audiences toward his music.

“Hookahs in the Air” is set to release for audiences on PhaNom X’s official music platforms on September 2nd, 2022. Inspired by family, generational wealth, nature, and love, the talented Anthem rapper-songwriter remains a creative, experimental, grounded, motivational, and earthy artist.

“My music has different feels to it. It is very motivational, comical, heartfelt, makes you dance and a tell you a story as well. It is more about being a complete combo for me as an artist, rather than great in one area of skill,” says the artist regarding his music.

PhaNom X has several new freestyle videos on the way, along with an album and a few singles in the ‘jewelry box’. A person of impact, he remains continually guided by an originality and vision.

Check out, stream, and like the “Hookahs in the Air” music video on PhanNom X’s YouTube and subscribe to the artist’s channel. The new single is available on all digital platforms, including Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, etc. Follow the artist’s Instagram, where he remains most active for updates on new content and current events.

For interviews, reviews, and/or collaborations, reach out to the artist through email.

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ABOUT

PhaNom X a.K.a Xcal was born in Youngstown, Ohio. The creative singer-songwriter started delivering powerful rhymes at 8, began writing poetry at 16, and wrote fully-fledged songs at 22. Taught not to listen to anything except Christian music, strive for an education, and other goals in life, PhaNom X moved to Cleveland as a teen before joining the military at 20, and eventually getting out of it in 2008.

The dynamic artist never pursued music on a professional stage until mid-2008. He also faced several heavy setbacks in pursuing a musical career but remained undeterred. PhaNom X came out with the album “Weather Music” in 2010, and was featured on talented producer Swizz Beatz Coast2Coast mixtape ‘Vol 138’, as well as on the Coast2Coast mixtape “The Showcase 51” along with Nipsey Hustle, and the ‘Fatal Incision’ mixtape.

CONTACT

PhaNom X
Name: PhaNom X
Email: xcaliburtrack@gmail.com

LINKS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdOVQndDCUb/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/xcalibursflow
YouTube: https://youtu.be/78ORTTBYTLI
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/27C2AwujPFvfDWU6XyXYKd?si=Z49rTKH_R...
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/3C8pp

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