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Phree Degrees is an Irish rap band formed in 2015 by rappers Sketzy, Monotone and Chadwell. Formed in the suburbs of Dublin, they slowly became a quirky hit, only recording 3 songs since 2015. The band specializes in deep, meaningful songs which thrust the listener into conflicting viewpoints. As a result, their songs have caused several quarrels with fans and within the group. In 2016, band member Sketzy release several unpublished songs to SoundCloud without the knowledge of Monotone and Chadwell. Despite this, a quarrel did not ensue and actually had them believe a fully fledged album could be a hit. Their songs "Love Tastes Bitter," "Youth in Asia/Euthanasia" and "Listen To Rock While You Suck My Cock" became instant classics within Ireland and Japan and were actually referenced within the Dáil. This came at a price of mass controversy from both the Irish and Japanese governments.

Their in the works album E.M.L.E is scheduled for a 2017 release. The acronym ‘E.M.L.E’ stands for Excessive Masturbation Leads to Ejaculation. The album deals with themes of love, death and poverty which make for a captivating listen. The album was put together over a year by the band’s 3 members Sketzy, Monotone and Chadwell. The album has received critical acclaim for its musicality and well thought out lyrics. Songs like “Listen to Rock (While You Suck My Cock)”, an almost 18 minute track, have been universally praised due to its lyrical complexity and metaphorical representations of the human heart. The song “Youth in Asia/Euthanasia” revived heavy backlash by both the Chinese and Japanese governments for its controversial content and was ultimately banned.

Despite their controversy, Phree Degrees remain a profilic and famous Irish group, perhaps being the second most famous Irish rap group of all time. Rumours in 2016 circulated on 4chan that Phree Degrees are going to make an appearance at Irish festival Electric Picnic in 2018 are yet to be confirmed, however band member Chadwell accidentally leaked they would play at a 'huge Irish festival' in 2018 in the popular gay nightclub The George. These rumours are yet to be confirmed, however. Despite their non-international acclaim, Phree Degrees has received acclaim within Ireland, specifically North Dublin and have a large following. Phree Degrees has began a culture within Dublin, reigniting the Irish Rap Movement and have even been mentioned within the Irish congress, the Dáil.