Today we’d like to introduce you to Pha Baby.
Hi Pha, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My gift is music & entertainment and I discovered this love as early as 5 when I was lead in my first stage plays at school & church. I went the traditional education-career route after high school because the arts wasn’t supported in my home and then circled back to it as a fully established adult with my own stage productions. I later completed foundational programs that would bridge me into the industry as a new television actress and that led me into my first television appearances. I was also a choir brat and well known musical enthusiast that was remembered in grade school to be apart of talent competitions and even play ground rap battles. I was always a writer(award-winning) and received invitations to write for others when they learned through the grapevine that I was tinkering in the studio. I wrote for others because the conflict that I had being out front as an artist vs my career image. I made my first song as a featured artists and was encouraged to take the stage as an independent artist. I did and the rest was history. Since owning the passion I had for music and television I have moved into roles as a producer and director of my own shows & projects most recently being the SkitZo Show with the SkitZo Gang, a live skit performance ensemble I created that debuts the series on streaming networks this year!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No way! Is there anyone who can truly answer yes I wonder? lol if so they’re likely not being honest or fully realized as of yet. The journey has been long, taxing, and daunting at times. From dealing with financial insecurities, scam artists preying or manipulating your aspirations, having little to no support from my immediate family, and reaching closed doors, learning I had unrealized self worthiness issues, and experiencing drought and stagnation amidst a pandemic and two industy strikes while surviving the pursuit of the dream has been a roller coaster. I rely on faith heavily to continue to see the goals I’ve set to fruition.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I like to say I’m an entertainer entrepreneur extraordinaire. A former business consultant executive with my own agency I turned to the industry after closing my practice amidst COVID. I devoted myself to the industry full time but I had to hustle.
I have a few hustles so to speak because in Atlanta and especially in the industry you have to have them to survive. I’m graced to say they’ve kept me afloat until I reach new heights. From food caterings, to property rentals, gig life, and event hostings etc I’ve definitely found myself chasing opportunities to earn my way when not on set or on stage. In the industry I’m known for being an actress, artist, & host. I’m different because I work hard and I’ve endured a lot and I never let it define me or hold me back. I’ve kept my character in tact for the most part and I take God with me everywhere I go. I am proud that I found my way and rhythm as not only a respected talent but also as a pillar, vehicle, and vessel for the artistic community. I can’t quit because there’s too many people relying on me.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Humans will hurt you. They will let you down, defame you, conspire about you, disappoint you, bet against you, abandon you, mistreat you, doubt you, discourage you, curse your name, block your opportunities, down play your gifts/value, sabotage you, steal from you, lie in your face, betray you, cut you out of the deal, refuse to advocate for you, get you down and kick you while down, haze you, lie on you, devise traps for you, just plain ole hate you for no reason except that you came in the room shining a light, and the list literally goes on. And It’s ok, they’re human.
God will allow them to be devices in His ultimate plan to raise you before them just as sure as He will use them and others to elevate & promote you. You’ll survive, and it’ll be all for your good and His glory in the end. Wipe those tears and let it be like dust from your heels. Keep strutting.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.phababyofficial.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phababy?igsh=MTBsNTNwaDdtcW9mYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ELzGgZctu/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@theskitzogang?si=Y92rJ6ecQQx0St1b
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4a3z0Ib5Az72UqUVZM4xEG?si=WgYBxQ43R7uTgOpi1z2hbQ
