By Nafeeza Yahya

When rap music is mentioned most people associate it with violence, explicit lyrics, or “dissing’ someone but “Wiz Phil” is changing that. He uses rap to propel positive messages to combat social ills such suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence among others.His real name is Phillip Anthony Geer, and he classes as an up and coming singer/songwriter/producer and compose. He lives with his parents and sister at their home in Nigg village on the Corentyne Coast.
The young man has been taking the social media by storm with his catchy raps about everyday social problems. He has caught the attention of the organizers of the 50th Anniversary celebrations and is slated to perform live on May 20th at the National Stadium.
Geer, the son of a Pastor, said his love for music started in the church at an early age as he was part of the choir. As he got older, he started playing several instruments and did his first recording at age 16 and decided that this was his calling. From then to 2016 he has over forty tracks under his belt with several compilations including one with popular Jamaican artist Shawn English, Life over death, a track about suicide.[box type=”shadow” align=”alignright” width=”300px” ]Wiz Phil
– At a glance Where do you see you see yourself ten years from now?
I see myself as a decent artiste where I am recognized for my work. I want to get my music out there where I can help others to feel motivated where they can know that they can accomplish stuff. I want to represent Guyana.

Favorite Quote
Big dreams have small beginnings

Relationship status
Single, currently focusing on myself and music

Advise to young people

Get someone you can talk to; things happen for reason. Tell yourself that you can, and will be better; do something that makes you happy. [/box]
“I started to do recording around 16; I started doing covers then I wanted to produce my own music and help other artiste produce their music.
“Back when I started, it was only a mike and a computer in a small space at my home, but as my love grew for music I expanded.”
Whiz Phil now has a well-equipped studio and has his own production label WizPhil Productions Inc and writes all of his songs himself. He records them and then posts them on his YouTube channel WizPhil music. In some instances he produces his own videos as well.
“I wrote and recorded lots of songs but not all are on social media. One of the first that was made public was ‘Dem ah real’ based on fake friends 2014.” This was done with several other talented artiste from Rose Hall Town including Abel and Ado.
Wiz Phil has performed at several shows in his hometown of Berbice as well as Georgetown. He does his own promotion as well but is hoping that the copyright laws are implemented soon.
“I believe that the copyright law should be implemented; that will be a great thing. You will actually get value for your work. You can actually make something off your music and reinvest into promoting more and it can be air played internationally.
He is also calling on the local radio stations and local DJs to do their part to promote local artists.
Even though Wiz Phil loves rap he also does dancehall, Hip Hop and a combination of each as well. In fact, he is currently working on a hip hop track for the 50th anniversary as he was selected to do same based on his recent performances.
Wiz Phil said he gets his motivation and inspiration from real life events and looks to see how he can make a difference in at least one person’s life. His most recent song, Life over Death, was inspired by the recent spate of suicide in Guyana.
“I was browsing through Facebook one night I saw so many people committing suicide…so I collaborated with another artiste, Shawn English, and we did that one. I hope we can save lives with that song. I hope people listen to the song and feel that life is really worth it”.
When Geer is not busy recording or performing he manages their car detailing service “Clean Freaks” along with his father.