ABM: How did you get your rap name Philla Brougham?
PB: I got my rap name Phillabrougham from a friend of mine named E from Fresno, I guess do to my smooth ,laid back but money hungry demeanor. One day while kickin it and choppin it up he ask me a question and was like "What's up with you fill a brougham?"and it the rest is history.
ABM: How did your career in the industry begin? Tell us the story.
PB: My career in the industry began with me being in a group called the Paper Scraperz which is me and my fam Facelif. We had a deal with Koch Records right around the time the hyphy movement was gaining momentum. Due to a couple unfortunate business moves and a legal situations here and there it stalled the project until it came to a halt.
ABM: What are the biggest names that you've worked with so far in your career?
PB: The biggest names that I've worked with so far are Dwayne Wiggins(TonyToniTone),E-40, Ken"K-Lou"Franklin,ToneKapone,B-Legit,Yukmouth, Mac Mall, Keek Da Sneak, Mistah F.A.B. ,Bavgate, Harm, and Allen Anthony.
ABM: Who did you have your best collaborations with? Producer wise, and artist wise?
PB: Its hard for me to say who my best or favorite collaborations were with because each collaboration has its on energy and vibe that is unique to that moment in time and im grateful and appreciative for each one.
ABM: What are your most memorable experiences in music so far?
PB: My most memorable experience so far has been working with the different artist that ive been fans of and making progress towards my goals. I try not to get too caught up in the hype , um just tryin to cross things off my todo list until it gets me to where I need to be.
ABM: What projects are you currently working on? Tell us about them.
PB: Right now I'm currently finishing up the Black Collar Hustlaz album "Black Collar Hustle", I have and upcoming album with Missipi aka Ty Gibson called "A Hustla and a Gentleman". We also have the Money Rich family album called "Money Rich Hustle" also on the way. You can also buy the Philla Brougham "PhD Hustle" album, which is in stores now.
ABM: What is the one thing you've done so far in music that you consider your biggest achievement?
PB: To me, my biggest achievement to date is putting the Money Rich roster together from scratch. Its something about having a idea and/or a dream and turning it into reality. Is not over cause I'm far, very far from where I wanna be… but I like making progress, and seeing a plan come together. Kinda like Hannibal from the A -Team!
ABM: Do you have a song or video you feel the public should know about?
PB: I want everyone to be on the lookout for my new song "In It " feat B-Legit! The video is currently on YouTube ,Worldstar Hip Hop, and www.moneyrichent.com. I also have an upcoming video for "Big Bizness" which is a song with me, Yukmouth and Facelif, which will also be on YouTube ,Worldstar Hip Hop, and www.moneyrichent.com by 9/1/12.
ABM: How and where can people find you?
PB: You can find Phillabrougham where ever the money is or in the streets. You can contact Philla Brougham at phillabrougham@gmail.com for all serious inquiries.
ABM: Any shout-outs?
PB: I wanna give shout out to everyone who supports Philla Brougham, and the Money Rich Ent. movement. Also I wanna give a shout out to all the haters for adding fuel to my fire.