Phresher

Rutling was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is of Trinidadian descent.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} Growing up in the Bamaz Projects, a heavily crime-ridden area in East New York, Brooklyn, he was an only child raised by both his parents.{{cite web | url=http://aboveaveragehiphop.com/phresher-the-new-brooklyn/ | title=Phresher: The New Brooklyn | work=Above Average Hip Hop | date=October 11, 2016 | accessdate=May 9, 2018 | author=Riley}} He was an athlete in high school as a teenager, and attended Thomas Jefferson High School, graduating in 2004.{{cite web | url=http://psalumni.nyc/alumni-champions/phresher/ | title=Phresher – p.s. alumni | work=AlumNYC | accessdate=May 9, 2018 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223212251/http://psalumni.nyc/alumni-champions/phresher/ | archivedate=February 23, 2018}} He was a member of the football team and played safety and wide receiver in Division II.{{cite web|url=https://www.hiphopmyway.com/artists/underground/phresher/|title=Phresher {{pipe}} HipHopMyWay|website=HipHopMyWay|access-date=November 6, 2019}} His first son was born when he was sixteen years old, forcing him to quit sports to focus on raising his son.{{cite web|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/phresher|title=Phresher|website=Monster Energy|access-date=November 6, 2019}} It was not until his father sent him a hip hop beat that he began to explore his rapping skills. He decided to pursue a life in music when he was 21. At the beginning of his career, he wrote over 100 songs which were never released, but drastically helped him improve his writing and delivery.

Rutling was a paraprofessional in New York City public schools for 10 years before he decided to pursue a musical career. During his time as a paraeducator, Rutling worked with special education students and often worked in youth detention centers. At the time, he made music on the side as a novice; however, it wasn't until he realized his potential talent that he decided to focus on music full-time. In addition to making music, Rutling also owns a clothing line named "SO BarKlay Apparel."

Phresher released his debut song, "Polo Song", in 2010. Around 2012, Phresher started to release singles, EPs, and music videos onto the internet, which saw minor success. He released his debut mixtape, Take It Personal, in 2015. In 2016, his single "Wait a Minute" was pitched to the YouTube global music team by The Young 'N Grateful Group, becoming an instant success. Following "Wait a Minute" receiving several million views, the video caught the attention of rapper 50 Cent, who later appeared on a remix of the song along with rapper Remy Ma. The song appeared as a bonus cut on the DJ Whoo Kid mixtape Lost Flash Drive and released on G-Unit Records. Rapper Royce da 5'9" also put forth a freestyle remix over "Wait a Minute." Following Royce promoting the remix via social media, Eminem made a notable mention of the freestyle. Eminem's heavy revere as to Royce's word play ultimately led the Detroit rapper to become interested in Phresher.{{cite web|url= http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2017/12/phresher-eminem-discovering-him-royce-59-wait-a-minute/|title= Phresher Recalls Eminem Discovering Him Through Royce 5'9" – XXL|date= December 6, 2017}}

In 2017, Phresher's management duo Jay Andino and Michael Caseau had become sought after by Shady Records staff; initially, to aid in production for the upcoming Revival album. After several hundred instrumentals were sent by the Young 'N Grateful collective to no avail, Caseau suggested to Shady Records A&R's, stating:

:"Phresher collaborating with Em' could give that same platform and vibe Royce gave on the remix. Instead of using a similar beat, we just need any beat with him on it to recreate the energy, not the sound design."

Thereafter, Caseau worked closely with Shady Records' A&Rs. In 2017, Eminem's long-time manager Paul Rosenberg contacted Andino, stating Eminem had interest in collaborating with Phresher.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/royce-da-59-wait-a-minute-freestyle-new-song.1972468.html|title=Royce Da 5'9" – Wait A Minute (Freestyle)|website=HotNewHipHop|last=Goddard|first=Kevin|date=January 6, 2017|access-date=May 9, 2018}} Eminem's mix engineer flew to New York to meet with Phresher to record "Chloraseptic," listed as track No. 3 on Revival. Phresher spoke about the collaboration, stating:

:"When I first heard that he wanted me on the project, I was astonished. I didn't believe anything until they actually flew in and recorded the record. That's when I was like, 'Oh! This is real.' It was about two months ago, three the most. That was just amazing, man. We met in the studio. That was just crazy."{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/12/eminem-phresher-chloraseptic-revival-interview|title=Phresher Speaks on Collaborating With Eminem for "Chloraseptic": 'It's Raw as F*ck'|website=Complex|date=December 5, 2017|access-date=May 9, 2018}}

On April 5, 2018, Phresher released the song "Teamwork" as the lead single from his debut studio album, PH (2018).{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/phresher-comes-through-with-melodic-banger-teamwork-new-song.1978058.html|title=Phresher Comes Through With Melodic Banger "TeamWork"|website=HotNewHipHop|last=Findlay|first=Mitch|date=April 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2019}} The song's music video was released four days later on April 9.{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/04/phresher-teamwork-video-derez-deshon-philthy-rich/|title=Phresher, Derez De'Shon and Philthy Rich's "Teamwork" Video|website=XXL Mag|last=Seabrook III|first=Robby|date=April 13, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2019}} The second single from the album, "You Do", was released on May 11, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-do-single/1381577239|title=You Do – Single by PHRESHER on Apple Music|website=Apple Music|date=June 15, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2019}} The music video for "You Do" was released on May 23, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://thesource.com/2018/05/24/phresher-premieres-visuals-for-the-latest-single-off-his-upcoming-debut-album-ph/|title=PHresher Premieres Visuals for the Latest Single Off His Upcoming Debut Album 'PH'|website=The Source|last=Higgins|first=Keenan|date=May 24, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2019}} On June 3, 2018, Phresher was brought out to perform "Chloraseptic (Remix)" alongside Eminem on the third day of the Governors Ball Music Festival in Randall's Island, New York City.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/festivals/8459051/eminem-army-soldiers-governors-ball-2018-set|title=Eminem Brings His Army of Soldiers to Help Him Close Out Governors Ball With a Bang|magazine=Billboard|last=Lamarre|first=Carl|date=June 4, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2019}}

After multiple delays, PH was released on June 15, 2018. The album contains sixteen tracks and features guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Joey Badass, and Cardi B, among others.{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/06/phresher-ph-album/|title=Phresher Shares Debut Album 'PH'|website=XXL Mag|last=Miller|first=Kai|date=June 15, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2019}}

From December 2019 to March 2020, Phresher starred as a cast member on VH1's reality series Love & Hip Hop: New York.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019/11/04/vh1-kicks-off-the-10th-season-of-love-and-hip-hop-new-york-on-monday-december-16-at-800pm-et-pt-732315/20191104vh101/#UEP1ho3J3rQ7reZQ.99|title=Breaking News - VH1 Kicks Off the 10th Season of "Love & Hip Hop: New York" on Monday, December 16 at 8:00pm ET/PT | TheFutonCritic.com|website=The Futon Critic|date=November 4, 2019|access-date=February 19, 2020}}

On July 10, 2020, Phresher released his second extended play, Brick by Brick. It features guest appearances by Stunna 4 Vegas, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Fivio Foreign, and Casanova, among others.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/phresher-releases-new-project-brick-by-brick-ft-a-boogie-fivio-foreign-new-mixtape.120534.html|title=Phresher Releases New Project "Brick By Brick" Ft. A Boogie, Fivio Foreign|website=HotNewHipHop|date=July 14, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2021}}

In an interview, Phresher stated that his influences include Eminem, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Drake, and The Notorious B.I.G.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/10/phresher-interview-the-break/|title=The Break Presents: Phresher – XXL|website=XXL|date=October 26, 2016|access-date=May 9, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://allhiphop.com/features/phresher-on-why-eminem-is-the-best-rapper-still-xdQes-PIxka7lz5bKgIO-w/|title=Phresher On Why Eminem Is The Best Rapper... Still|website=AllHipHop|date=July 12, 2019|access-date=November 6, 2019}}

Phresher is known for his versatile sound; when asked by XXL about his music style, he noted that "it's all over the place. People say I sound like I'm from the South, some say I sound like I'm from California."

Phresher has two children, a son and a daughter with Jennifer Coreano. In his spare time, he coaches basketball and football.

On November 20, 2020, Phresher was the target of a robbery and attempted kidnapping. According to a post he made on Instagram, he was robbed at gunpoint, pistol-whipped, and nearly kidnapped by a group of individuals.{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/phresher-robbed-gunpoint-almost-kidnapped/|title=Phresher Reveals He Was Robbed At Gunpoint, Almost Kidnapped|website=XXL|last=Coleman II|first=C. Vernon|date=November 27, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2021}} Among the items stolen from him were his car, his cash, and his jewelry. On November 26, he shared a post on Instagram to express his gratitude after surviving the attack and confirmed that he was recovering well.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/11/27/21723153/phresher-robbed-almost-kidnapped|title=Phresher opens about being robbed at gunpoint and almost kidnapped|website=Revolt|last=Rodriguez|first=Karla|date=November 27, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2021}}

• "My Circle" (2016)
• "On the Low" (feat. Desiigner) (2016)
• "Danny Devito" (feat. Desiigner & Rowdy Rebel) (2016)
• "Wait a Minute" (2016)
• "Fakin' Moves" (with ScoHoolie) (2016)
• "Wait a Minute (Remix)" (feat. Remy Ma) (2016)
• "Lyft (Fuck a Uber)" (2017)
• "Feel a Way" (feat. Jim Jones, Don Q & Papoose) (2017)
• "Whole Thang" (2017)
• "Radio" (2017)
• "Cookin'" (2017)
• "Right Now" (feat. Cardi B) (2017)
• "Teamwork" (feat. Philthy Rich & Derez Deshon) (2018)
• "Like Dis" (2018)
• "You Do" (2018)
• "Keep It Up (Remix)" (feat. Famous Dex) (2018)
• "Papi Chulo" (2018)
• "All the Smoke" (2019)
• "Birthday Drip" (with DJ Prymetyme and Klassic) (2019)
• "Duck Sauce (Remix)" (with Saint Vinci and DaBaby) (2019)
• "Bout Time" (2020)
• "Gawd Damn" (2020)
• "Nasty Work" (2020)
• "Mamba Sauce" (2020)
• "Point Em Out" (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie) (2020)
• "Big Dawg" (with Casanova) (2020)
• "Mood" (2020)
• "Set the Tone" (feat. Kocky Ka and Benny the Butcher) (2020)
• "Still Got Da Juice" (2021)
• "Whistle Flow" (2021)

• "Add It Up" – Mone Yukka (feat. OG Maco, Phresher & Ash Riser) (2016)
• "Doing Well" – Ghetto God (feat. Phresher, Casanova & Lola Brooke) (2017)
• "All I Know" – Hoodrich V (feat. Phresher) (2017)
• "Play Dumb" – Big Bz (feat. Phresher) (2017)
• "Chloraseptic" – Eminem (feat. Phresher) (2017)
• "Upset" – Fatboy SSE (feat. Phresher & Lar$$en) (2017)
• "Vibes" – Shae Brock (feat. Phresher) (2018)
• "Chloraseptic (Remix)" – Eminem (feat. 2 Chainz & Phresher) (2018)
• "Groomed By the Block" – Stevie Stone & JL (feat. Phresher) (2018)
• "Bae a Nigga" – Rush Reid (feat. Phresher) (2018)
• "Ambition" – Homeyhill (feat. Phresher) (2019)
• "Who Want It!?" – Jaquae (feat. Phresher & Manolo Rose) (2019)
• "What You Need" – Scoob da Dawg (feat. Phresher & Jerome Milly) (2019)
• "Err Body (Remix)" – Scotty Malone (feat. Phresher) (2020)
• "Can't Tell" – ReLoaded Rose and Raj Beats (feat. Phresher) (2020)
• "Back Against the Wall" – Majesty (feat. Phresher) (2020)
• "Jumping Jack" – Knew Felony (feat. Phresher) (2020)
• "Sports Car" – Wolf and Coby Persin (feat. Phresher & EibiOne) (2021)

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