‘Halo’ finds its footing in the simplistic joy that pop-rap cuts like ‘HYFR’ bring, the bouncy key-driven production is matched energetically by pH-1′s effortlessly airy performance. ‘Dirty Nikes’ is another standout in this vein, the dusty production is embracing in its warmth with pH-1 laying down one of the coolest hooks and some of the smoothest verses on the album. Whether it’s soft brass on lead single ‘Like Me’ or the sensual intertwining between the bassline and guitar licks on ‘Malibu’, the beats on ‘Halo’ are as personality-rich as pH-1 himself and the guests that hop on the record. Much of the beats are kept pretty minimal, but its the varied and tasteful arrangement that keeps them interesting, along with the pretty wide set of catchy melodic leads that form the backbone of many of the tracks. Catchy hooks, infectious performances and bright production are the cornerstone features of ‘Halo’ which for most nearly all of the record works fantastically. PH-1 and Mokyo essentially break down the broad umbrella term that is pop-rap down to its most enjoyable elements and amplifies them as much as possible on ‘Halo’. pH-1′s lighthearted approach to ‘Halo’ serves his sound well and cements itself as a memorable debut effort.

All produced by fellow H1GHR signee Mokyo, ‘Halo’ serves as pH-1′s debut full-length album, presenting as a highly engaging pop-rap affair that is pillared by pH-1′s versatile performances which are backed by Mokyo’s balanced, varied and colorful production.

Since bubbling up as a solo act in 2017 as a H1GHR Music artist, pH-1′s softer, more boyish identity allowed him to stand out among his contemporaries. PH-1′s anticipated debut album arrives as a fluorescent pop-rap record stuffed with infectiously vivid performances and focused production from Mokyo.

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