LOVE YOURSELF

By Alex Henriquez

                                                                                       

On August 25, 2015 , Phora (Marco Anthony Archer) was shot while driving with his girlfriend on the freeway in Pasadena, California. The car was shot three times and he was hit in the back of the neck. He survived and checked out of the hospital because he was scared something was going to happen. Later on when interviewed Phora said, “ I just don’t want to be looked at as a typical rapper,  I’m trying to spread a positive message. I have hundreds of songs and not one time do I talk about guns or glorify that type of lifestyle.” 


Phora blew up on the scene making music that has to do with what has happened throughout his life. Every song that he made has impacted so many of his fans because they were most likely going through the same things as Phora. Also, his music doesn’t talk about him doing drugs, making money, buying expensive things or bragging about his lifestyle. This is why his fan base is so big now. He wants all of his fans that are going through something such as depression or sadness for example , to feel better through his music. “... That’s all I wanna be, is someone's escape… If I can be something in someone’s life, I’d wanna be someone’s guardian angel.”

Phora has made many albums throughout his career and his most recent album is called Bury Me With Dead Roses which was released on July 26, 2019. It is available on all platforms and you can download the album.