Phreshboyswag

Mackenzie Ian Anderson, known professionally as phreshboyswag (stylised in lowercase), is a British rapper and record producer. He had previously been a member of American rapper Xaviersobased's collective 1c34.

British magazine The Face, labeled Anderson's single "Inspire" as a "jerk anthem". In 2023, he released his debut album Rock Bottom, followed by his second album VIP.

Career Anderson began his career in London, England.

New York magazine The Fader labeled him as a "key moment" in the rise of the UK underground rap scene, stating that he was more associated with the New York jerk revival than the London music scene. That same year, 1c34 had cut ties with the rapper after abuse allegations circulated online. The Fader stated that Anderson had incorporated elements of the indie sleaze aesthetic. Trill magazine credited Anderson with popularizing the aesthetic in the 2020s underground rap scene.

Influence British rapper Fakemink cited Phreshboyswag as an influence.

American rapper OsamaSon has been involved in beef with Phresboyswag and vben referenced him on his song "Waffle House" from his 2025 album Jump Out.

In an article about the Marxist TikTok meme account thomasankarafan, music journalist Kieran Press-Reynolds cites a video of rappers Xaviersobased and Phreshboyswag dancing in "giddy circles" as a commenter asks "Is Phresh Trotsky?"

Discography

Albums TitleAlbum detailsRock Bottom Released: April 10, 2023 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streamingVIP Released: May 10, 2024 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streamingparty boy Released: June 23, 2026 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming

EPs TitleEP detailsi have really bad attachment issues Released: March 1, 2023 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streamingphreshboyxpo with jtxpo Released: 2023 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streamingmy autumn diary 🍂📚 Released: September 17, 2024 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming