Phrase (rapper)

Harley Webster (born 1981)—better known as Phrase—is an Australian hip hop MC, originating from Melbourne, Victoria.

History

Phrase began to piece together an album with producers Daniel Merriweather and J-Skub (Jan Skubiszewki), while working part-time for the Reach Youth foundation, [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/03/11/1015365766526.html The dream factory for teenagers] , Carolyn Webb, "The Age", March 12, 2002.] an organization that Phrase credits with helping him overcome behavioral problems he had in his mid-teens. The album, "Talk with Force" was picked up for national release by Universal Music Australia in 2005. Three singles were released from this album, "Here Now" featuring Mystro, "Catch Phrase" featuring Daniel Merriweather, and "Hold On" featuring labelmate Max White.

In 2007 he founded the record label Crooked Eye with DJ Flagrant and J-Skub. [ [http://www.ukhh.com/features/interviews/dj_flagrant/index.html DJ Flagrant interview] ] The label's first release was a mixtape by Melbourne MC Illy (which Phrase also appears on).

Phrase is currently working on his next album, to be titled "Burn It Down", [ [http://www.thedwarf.com.au/nd/interviews/phrase_for_pm Phrase For PM (interview), thedwarf.com.au] ] which will feature production from J-Skub, M-Phazes, and Jase, and guest appearances from Daniel Merriweather, Jackson Jackson, Bliss n Eso, Illy, Kram, Wendy Matthews and Max White. [ [http://movingthecrowd.blogspot.com/2007/06/phrase-album-update.html Phrase album update] , Move the Crowd (blog), June 7, 2007.] [ [http://www.thescene.com.au/Music/Features/PHRASE-INTERVIEW-8807/ Phrase Interview] , Thescene.com.au, August 8, 2007.] The first single off the album, "Face It" features Ian Kenny from alternative rock band Karnivool and was used in the marketing campaign for the Australian release of Halo 3 [ [http://www.planeturban.com.au/urban_news/hip_hop_news_phrase_face_it_halo_3 Phrase To Face It With Halo 3] , "Planet Urban"]

Personal life

Phrase is dating Australian R&B singer Jade MacRae, whose single, "Superstar", he appears on. [ [http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,,23965898-5006002,00.html "Sharni Vinson, AJ Buckley break up, Jade MacRae in love"] , "The Daily Telegraph", July 3 2008.]

Discography

Albums

* "Talk with Force" (2005, Marlin/Universal)
* "Burn It Down" (TBR 2008, Marlin/Universal)

Mixtapes

* "Talk with Force Mixtape" (2005)

ingles

* "Here Now" / "Talk With Force" (2005, Universal)
* "Catch Phrase" (2006, Universal)
* "Hold On" (2006, Universal)
* "Face It" (2007, Universal)
* "Clockwork" (2008, Universal)

Guest appearances

*Daniel Merriweather — "Pot Of Gold", "Crimson Stone" ("Merriweather" promo EP, 2004)
*Jade MacRae — "Superstar" (Crooked Eye remix) (single, 2005)
*Mystro — "MC Sick C*!t" ("Diggi Down Under", 2006)
*Jase — "Four Seasons" ("Jase Connection Vol. 1", 2006)
*Juse — "Tied Up" ("Global Casino", 2006)
*Chopper Read — "Real Life" ("Interview with a Madman", 2006)
*Infallible — "Two Sides of a Coin" ("The Stratosphere")
*Amiel — "Following the Sun" (Crooked Eye remix) ("Be Your Girl" single, 2006)
*Tycotic — ("The People vs. Tycotic" mixtape, 2006)
*Illy — "Talk with Force 2007" ("The Illy Mixtape", 2007)
*Tyree — "Ryders" ("Now or Never", 2007)
*Bliss n Eso - "Happy In My Hoody" ("Flying Colours", 2008)

Awards and nominations

*Nomination, 2006 ARIA Best Urban Release "Talk with Force" [ [http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history-by-artist.php?letter=P&artist=Phrase Phrase] at the ARIA Music Awards website]
*Nomination, 2007 Urban Music Awards Best Male Artist [ [http://www.inthemix.com.au/events/reviews/33691/2007_Urban_Music_Awards_Luna_Park_Sydney_140807 2007 Urban Music Awards, inthemix.com.au] ]
*Winner, 2007 Urban Music Awards Best Hip Hop Single "Hold On" [http://www.urbanmusicawards.com.au/winners.asp 2007 UMA Winner List] ]
*Winner, 2007 Urban Music Awards Best Video Clip "Hold On"

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