How MXZI Turned Phonk Into Mainstream Success

London-born producer, artist, and songwriter MXZI has quickly become one of the defining figures behind the modern phonk movement. What began as an independent journey has evolved into a global rise, ...
Pitchfork

MXZI’s Milestone: How “Montagem Tomada” Helped Push Phonk Further Mainstream

Pitchfork editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. The rise of Brazilian phonk has been one of the more notable recent shifts in digital music culture. What began as a niche ...
The New York Times

The Soundtrack of the Doomscroll Generation? It’s Phonk.

YouTube Shorts and TikToks are often set to electronic dance music with rap roots that’s become the unconscious hum of vertical video while making its creators rich. By Andrea Prada Bianchi In the ...