Music is so important to the foundation of our lives that it feels redundant to even mention it.
Now, when I mention the word PHONK, what comes to mind?
You may think I am mispronouncing FUNK, but that couldn't be further from the truth. PHONK is a sub-genre of hip hop and trap music directly inspired by 1990s Memphis rap and is present nowadays as underground music.
YouTuber Stephen M. Green clearly loves it and has used tracks from artists (such as DJ Smokey, Soudiere, Inteus, KSLV Noh) in multiple videos this year.
His short films and vlogs have a unique vibe to them thanks to the smooth or sometimes aggressive beats coupled with nostalgic, memorable sounds. Well, at least that's one way of putting it.
Back then, he wouldn't dare to use any copyrighted music.
The YouTube Audio Library provided hundreds of free songs anyone could use to avoid potential copyright claims.
However, it looks like he doesn't care about that as long as he makes the best videos possible.
I can say that PHONK does add something to the videos.
It makes them more interesting.
Also, the choice to use underground music instead of what might be trending right now is admirable.
Whenever I click on another video from him, the music grabs my attention right off the back and keeps me hooked.
For the love of PHONK, I enjoy it.
Now, when I mention the word PHONK, what comes to mind?
You may think I am mispronouncing FUNK, but that couldn't be further from the truth. PHONK is a sub-genre of hip hop and trap music directly inspired by 1990s Memphis rap and is present nowadays as underground music.
YouTuber Stephen M. Green clearly loves it and has used tracks from artists (such as DJ Smokey, Soudiere, Inteus, KSLV Noh) in multiple videos this year.
His short films and vlogs have a unique vibe to them thanks to the smooth or sometimes aggressive beats coupled with nostalgic, memorable sounds. Well, at least that's one way of putting it.
Back then, he wouldn't dare to use any copyrighted music.
The YouTube Audio Library provided hundreds of free songs anyone could use to avoid potential copyright claims.
However, it looks like he doesn't care about that as long as he makes the best videos possible.
I can say that PHONK does add something to the videos.
It makes them more interesting.
Also, the choice to use underground music instead of what might be trending right now is admirable.
Whenever I click on another video from him, the music grabs my attention right off the back and keeps me hooked.
For the love of PHONK, I enjoy it.
We already know this.
However, out of everyone, one YouTuber (you may not know) is slowly growing and making a name for himself.
Stephen M. Green has been uploading videos on his self-titled YouTube channel since 2019.
There are too many types of videos to count, but his short films and vlogs are real highlights. He not only appears, but directs and produces everything. Every scene filmed and every song used creates an experience that, while not perfect, still captivates his audience.
With nearly 2,000 subscribers and 25,000+ total views as of today, August 20th, 2022, he is still underrated.
Despite this, five or ten years from now, I could easily see him on the big screen.
We might have a future filmmaker on our hands.