“As a rebel rapper, Phillip Morris makes music with heavy political undertones. Electrifying stage performance is one of his many creative outlets for anger towards corporate and government propaganda. His music is a masterful blend of different and, sometimes, conflicting influences and elements.”

“With songs reminiscent of The Pharcyde, Prince Paul, and MF DOOM, Phillip Morris proves himself to be one of the ultimate word smiths of hip-hop...‘The Process of Addiction Has its Costs’ is out now. Buy it, and listen to it with headphones on. (Rating 4.5 out of 5)”

“On his sophomore LP, The Process Of Addiction Has Its Costs...he cleverly covers a wide range of subjects, including venting about 9-to-5 life and challenging the common notion of patriotism. And with his raps being coupled with crisp, sample-based beats...this album consistently sounds fresh.”

“Hailing from Chicago, Phillip's approach to rhyming mixes political content with punchlines, comic book references and grade school level vulgarity. Chuck D meets nerdcore, if you will. It's a unique style, to say the least, but Morris' technical skills make it work somehow.”

“It was hard to argue with him when he told me over coffee the other day: “I am a nerd at heart.” But then, he is also a lyrical genius. He schools you and makes you laugh at the same time with a natural and powerful flow that showcases urban poetry at its finest.”

“There is a certain foundation of true hip-hop beneath the vision of this wordsmith there’s no doubt in my mind. With a classic sound, more verses, less hooks, and no b.s. this is something fresh you should check out for yourself.”

“Seamlessly fusing social and political commentary with humor and mad beats (as the kids like to say), Phillip Morris is one of the most intelligent and original MCs working in hip-hop today.”

“From its mind-blowing title track to the end. ‘The Process of Addiction Has its Costs’ brings a lot of bang for your buck. Spot on attacks on office life, “gangsta” music, American nationalism, and consumerism prove that nothing is safe from Phillip Morris.”

“Nerdcore is not unusual to the Canadian hip-hop scene...But a skinny kid from big, bad Chicago? ...Whether he's rapping about super-sexy motherboards ("The Milf Song") or asking to "kick a little something for the 45 and up Caucasian women" ("May I?"), Phillip Morris puts a mean-mug on acned faces.”

“...Techie references and a nasally voice don't make him talented; his sharp rhymes do, and he's got plenty. And more often than most rapper nerds, when he breaks from the comedy, Phillip Morris is just as strong with cutting political and social commentary.”

“This week's underground hip-hop track of the week is Phillip Morris' The MILF Song - and it's definitely not about what you think it's about. This song had me cracking up on the train today, and is one of many creative tracks from Phillip Morris' "The Process of Addiction Has Its Costs.”

“Because of Morris’ personable flow, and the brisk, minimalist production, Costs moves along at a nice clip...“May I” flirts with dubstep to haunting effect, while the anthemic soul of “It Comes Right Back” and “Peace In The Puzzle” should please fans of the Rhymesayers collective.”

“The West Side [Chicago] MC isn't afraid of a a little controversy in his music....his latest [album], The Process of Addiction Has Its Costs, puts America under a microscope as he criticizes the country's destructive reliance on oil, money and war.”

“Political and complex with a touch of blistering wit thrown in for good measure, Morris’ brand of hip hop will have you bobbin’ your head on the dance floor…and giving some serious thought to the social injustices featured in his rhymes.”

“Morris’ intelligent wordplay isn’t all about nerdiness as he cleverly takes on Dubya’s “dirty politics” (”Divided States”) and stands up for women trapped in abusive relationships (”World Of Deceit”). To top it off, his laptop-produced beats bump.”

“A super impressive release from a young mc. This stands out in a stack of blah-blah rappers. Not an instrumental album...Support this dude, buy his album for $6 shipped!”

“...the super charismatic Phillip Morris, a political hip-hop MC...demanded audience participation, with songs that attacked the Bush administration with gusto... Phillip Morris knew how to keep our attention for his full set using not only great rhymes, but great in-between song banter.”

“The Nightmare Before Christmas - Phillip Morris referencing skin flute solos and Hunter Thompson in the same song can make you crack a smile, proving witty hip-hop can thrive in the hands of the capable. Or nerdy. Recommended if you like: Eminem, Ludacris, MF Doom”

“We believe he exemplifies innovative, creative, [and] original hip-hop. He doesn't follow a formula like mainstream artists do nowadays …he's doing his thing trying to take hip-hop to the next level and we applaud him…”