If you type in NZ Hip Hop into Google not far from the top you will find Permanent Head Damage aka PHD formerly known as The Pot Heads .
These guys are hard not to notice. First thing you notice about them is that they’re everywhere on the net with a massive web presence. The second thing you notice is their presentation. The logo is sick the web site is dope and all their imagery and art work is stunning. Last but not least you notice the music. Open the web page and the first song to play off their Reverbnation widget is an infectious song called My team a fantastic example of their signature double time rap verses and smoothly produced backing tracks.
They have plenty of free music available too. I downloaded their 11 track mixtape off of their website http://www.phdhiphopnz.co.nz/ and its well worth a listen.
If you want to delve further into the music they have 3 albums available on Itunes. http://itunes.apple.com/nz/artist/phd/id421346995 These guys are prolific to say the least.
PHD who are Ryan Lovins (USA) Jarod Liversedge (NZ) and DJ Selekta Q aka Jaime MacKinnon have been around for ages. I rememeber seeing them on TV years ago as The Pot Heads so they've been earning their stripes and paying their dues like all good music acts must.
Their regime of live shows continues with a fundraiser gig at Aucklands Rising Sun on Friday 20th of April 2012. The gig is to raise money for PHD to tour Australia and they will have a fantastic line up on the night with support from. ★ Pakkz Tha General ★ Sammy Gallows (Christchurch) ★ Envioso ★ Frantik ★ Big Freshh ★ SikeOne ★ DJ's Selekta Q & Oscar H.
So check these guys out and if you’re around go and watch them live at The Rising Sun on the 20th. In the mean timecheck out their latest music video K.O.T.U
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