Categories: New Music

Budding R&B and hip-hop artist Phil.’s NPR Tiny Desk Submission 2025 for “whiskey neat” is definitely worth a shot

New York’s budding foster child for R&B and hip-hop Phil. is currently appealing to the hearts, souls, bodies, and minds of nostalgic R&B and hip-hop music following that attention-grabbing NPR Tiny Desk submission for the track “whiskey neat.” If we are being honest, this performance here is neat and, according to me, meets the criteria for such a worthy submission to a reputable series and contest. The delivery bears an intriguing, romance-fueled storyline, and the execution blossoms in such simple and intimate ingenuity that it works well with the tone and mood of the song.

The pure, unblemished vocal harmonies as Phil and his backing vocalists and performers lay their souls open with that acappella that sets a mellow and cozy tone immediately make a listener much more invested in this story before it even matures. The vivid clarity and beauty in those voices are not something you can deny. This raw vocal showdown wraps around a listener with a warm and tender embrace, just like a mother’s love.

90’s coded, the song unfolds with a soulful touch of both soul and R&B, and Phil.’s diverse delivery also carries the understated elegance of rap, showcasing himself to be a vocal powerhouse with a knack for raw, earnest, and vulnerable emotions.

The track’s seamless blend of the striking bass, mellow guitar, and keys, as well as the precise and to-the-point drums, provides a delightful backdrop for the captivating beauty that is those lead male vocals that exude an enchanting aching of the early 90s R&B and hip-hop.

The accompanying visual performance is just as intriguing as the music itself—simple, neat, and intimate over a generally fun and creative setting that manages to steal the attention of anyone watching. And boy, can Phil. kick the hell out of any bucket!

No ifs, ands, or buts” Phil.’s “whiskey neat” submission deserves to be considered. This is a heartfelt performance brimming with heart, soul, and eye-catching creativity.

Check it out below, and let’s continue the discourse.

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Delvin

Founder of Tunepical, a blog dedicated to sharing my love of music with you. I believe that music is the key to life, and if you're listening to the right songs at the right time, everything is possible!

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