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The Reconnaissance Support Group 14 (RSG-14) is an alleged highly classified and officially unacknowledged United States Government organization tasked with the investigation, acquisition, and exploitation of materials related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) — formerly referred to as unidentified aerial phenomena — and often associated with what are commonly known as unidentified flying objects (UFO).

RSG-14 reportedly operates under the guise of conducting logistical and technical support missions for sensitive military reconnaissance operations.

The federal government has consistently denied the existence of RSG-14, and no official records regarding the group have been made publicly available.

History

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Formation

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According to unofficial sources, RSG-14 was established in the late 1980s as a response to the increased visibility of unidentified anomalous phenomena. These events, coupled with growing concerns over foreign governments reverse-engineering potentially advanced technologies, are said to have prompted the creation of a highly compartmentalized task force.

The organization purportedly operates as a successor to earlier Cold War-era programs focused on anomalous threats. Several declassified memoranda from that era reference the creation of “technical recovery initiatives” intended to ensure the rapid retrieval of sensitive or anomalous materials that might impact national security. Researchers and conspiracy theorists claim that RSG-14 emerged from these programs, evolving into a black-budget operation with a broader mandate to investigate non-terrestrial technologies.

Operations

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List some of the alleged operations that they have done. I mean specific incidents.

Structure

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Per whistleblower testimony, RSG-14 is organized into several divisions, each with their own objectives:

Operations Division:

This division is tasked with the retrieval of anomalous materials and technologies reported to have crashed or been found within U.S. or foreign territories.

from public, private, or governmental entities worldwide.

Science Division:

This division is tasked with the exploitation of all anomalous materials and technologies that are retrieved by the Operations Division.

This exploitation consists of, but is not limited to, non-terrestrial materials, including alloys and even biological specimens.

Counter-Intelligence Division:

This division is tasked with suppressing the dissemination of UAP-related information, including intimidation of witnesses, researchers, and foreign governments.

They use threats or clandestine actions to secure access to UAP-related materials held by foreign governments, often exploiting international crises or conflicts as leverage.

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Mission

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Objectives

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The primary objectives of RSG-14 are to ensure U.S. technological superiority and national security through the secure retrieval, containment, and analysis of anomalous materials and technologies.

RSG-14's objectives are categorized into two domains (Material and Information), with each domain having three subdomains (Retrieval, Analysis, and Exploitation).

Domain Subdomain Description
Material Objectives Material Retrieval Locating and securing materials or technologies (e.g. debris, intact craft) from reported UAP incidents, both domestically and internationally. This includes the execution of covert recovery operations in foreign territories, sometimes with or without the consent of host nations.
Material Analysis Conducting detailed studies of recovered materials to determine their composition, origin, and potential applications.
Material Exploitation Applying scientific and engineering expertise to understand and potentially replicate materials and technologies of unknown origin.
Information Objectives Information Retrieval Intercepting and analyzing communication signals from potential non-terrestrial sources. Collecting witness testimonies and personal accounts of UAP encounters through both overt and covert means.
Information Analysis Threat Assessment involving evaluating recovered materials and intelligence for potential risks to national security or public safety. Determining potential technological or strategic implications of anomalous phenomena.
Information Exploitation Developing potential technological adaptations from recovered information. Creating strategic communication strategies to manage public perception of UAP-related incidents.

Capabilities

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RSG-14 is described as having close ties with defense contractors, intelligence agencies, and special operations units, enabling it to leverage advanced surveillance technologies and rapid-deployment capabilities.

Reports suggest RSG-14 operates from secure facilities in undisclosed locations, with funding buried within classified black budgets.

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U.S. Government Stance

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The U.S. government has consistently dismissed claims about RSG-14 as baseless conspiracy theories. In September 2024, defense press secretary Johnny Appleseed stated: “There is no evidence to support the existence of such an organization within the Department of Defense or its affiliated agencies.”

Despite this, advocates for UAP transparency continue to call for further investigations and declassification of potentially related materials.

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History

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Phonk took inspiration from trap roots in the Southern United States in the mid-1990s.[1] Artists or musical groups like DJ Screw, X-Raided, DJ Spanish Fly,[2] DJ Squeeky,[3] and the collective Three 6 Mafia all helped pioneer the foundations for the genre to emerge many years later, with the Houston chopped and screwed seen as the precursor to the genre.[1] Artists such as SpaceGhostPurrp and Lil Ugly Mane revived the sound in the form of phonk in the early 2010s.[4][5]

The word "phonk" was popularized by SpaceGhostPurrp,[6] who released tracks such as "Pheel tha Phonk", "Bringin' tha Phonk", and "Keep Bringin' tha Phonk" as well his debut album in 2012 called Mysterious Phonk: Chronicles of SpaceGhostPurrp.[7][8][9] In an interview, he explained that "phonk is slang for funk", in reference to the G-funk music genre.[10] YouTube channels such as Ryan Celsius also helped popularize the genre.[11] Phonk producers continued to push this sound in the underground, before the genre gained real momentum during the mid-2010s.[1]

By the end of 2017, phonk had shifted away from the "gritty, dark, Memphis-oriented sound", incorporating more modern vocals, with elements of jazz and classic hip hop.[1] This stream of phonk has been described as "rare phonk" by Celsius, characterized by "more of a cleaner, almost mainstream trap sound".[12] Between 2016 and 2018, phonk was one of the most listened genres on SoundCloud, with the hashtag #phonk among the most trending each year.[13][14][15]

Characteristics

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Directly inspired by 1990s Memphis rap, phonk is characterized by old Memphis rap vocals and samples from early 1990s hip hop.[16] These are often combined with jazz and funk samples.[1] The chopped and screwed technique is mainly used, in order to create a darker sound.[1][16]

A peculiarity of phonk is the fact that it is not anchored to a regional "scene":[1][16] it is tied to SoundCloud itself as an online platform, which highlights subgenres derived from hip hop and experimental pop.[2][17] Other notable artists associated with "new-age phonk" include DJ Smokey,[18] DJ Yung Vamp,[19] Soudiere,[20] and Mythic.[2][7]

Drift phonk

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A sample of a drift phonk beat

"Drift phonk", a subgenre of phonk, emerged in the late-2010s in Russia.[21][22] It is characterized by the use of high bass, cowbells, and distorted sounds,[12] making the lyrics of the samples often unrecognizable.[22] Drift phonk tracks tend to have a greater tempo than normal phonk tracks.[5] Drift phonk music is often used in videos pertaining to the topics of weight lifting, drifting, and street racing cars.[22][23][5][24] The genre quickly gained traction through the app TikTok in 2020.[22][23] Most of the prominent drift phonk producers come from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries of Eastern Europe.[22][23]

As drift phonk became popular on TikTok, it surpassed the original genre in popularity; this, in turn, gave the word "phonk" a stronger association with the drift phonk subgenre.[25] Following the rise in popularity of the genre in Russia,[26] Spotify released its official curated phonk playlist in May 2021,[27] which was almost exclusively composed of drift phonk and Brazilian funk songs.[25] One of the first songs in this genre is called “Scary Garry”, released in 2016 by Kaito Shoma.[21]

Ambient Phonk

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Ambient Phonk, a subgenre of Phonk, is distinguished by its intense, distorted, and harsh atmospheres, deep and saturated bass, and simple yet impactful drums. Despite the word "Ambient" being in its name, this subgenre often produces energetic and aggressive tracks, creating confusion among listeners.

The contradictory nature of the name "Ambient Phonk" has prompted discussions within the Phonk community about potential name changes. One proposed change, suggested by producer BOOSTED P.S.I. — who is recognized as one of the original creators of Ambient Phonk — is to rename it to Heavy Ambient. This change has been met with positive outcomes, with a growing number of producers adopting the term and approach of Heavy Ambient.

The term "Heavy Ambient" more accurately reflects the intense and distorted nature of the subgenre, distinguishing it from traditional ambient music. It suggests a fusion of the dark, atmospheric elements of ambient music with the heavy bass and distorted sounds of Phonk.

The decision to rename Ambient Phonk to Heavy Ambient underscores the evolution of the subgenre and its departure from its original name. While the term "Ambient" may have initially been used to describe the immersive and atmospheric qualities of the music, the genre has since developed its own unique identity, characterized by its intensity and aggression.

The adoption of the name Heavy Ambient provides a clearer definition of the subgenre and allows artists and listeners to better understand and appreciate its distinct characteristics. It also creates a sense of community and shared identity among producers and fans of the genre, further solidifying its place within the broader Phonk movement.

Additionally, many producers of Ambient Phonk/Heavy Ambient, as well as many of the Phonk community as a whole, have expressed frustration with the prevalence and popularity of House Phonk, Drift Phonk, and Brazilian Phonk,

References

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  2. ^ a b c Albors, Maxime (November 2, 2017). "Lowpocus nous explique pourquoi le phonk est en train de ressusciter". Vice (in French). Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  3. ^ Luján, David (20 January 2022). "Rap y terror: una introducción al horrorcore en 11 canciones". Shock (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  4. ^ "What the Phonk". coeo. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  5. ^ a b c Calamel Duprey, Charlotte (24 January 2022). "Qu'est-ce que le "drift phonk", ce phénomène internet qui mêle hip-hop, ados russes et street racing" [What is "drift phonk", this internet phenomenon that mixes hip-hop, Russian teens and street racing]. Trax Magazine (in French). Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  6. ^ Houghton, Edwin (31 August 2012). "The Okayplayer Interview: SpaceGhostPurrp Reveals The Mysteries of Phonk". Okayplayer. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  7. ^ a b "La vaportrap s'impose en bande son des Internets". SURL (in French). October 26, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  8. ^ Bassil, Ryan (February 13, 2017). "Please, Kids. Help Us: What Is "Phonk"?". Vice. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  9. ^ "SpaceGhostPurrp: Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles of SpaceGhostPurrp". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  10. ^ Saxelby, Ruth (30 March 2012). "Back to the funking phuture". the Guardian. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  11. ^ Broc, David (March 1, 2017). "'Phonk', o som futurista do hip hop, faz sucesso na Internet". EL PAÍS (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  12. ^ a b Leight, Elias (29 April 2021). "Russian Producers Obsessed With Three 6 Mafia Can't Stop Going Viral". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  13. ^ "SoundCloud » A Throwback to 2016". blog.soundcloud.com. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "SoundCloud » The 2017 SoundCloud Playback". blog.soundcloud.com. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "SoundCloud » The 2018 SoundCloud Playback". blog.soundcloud.com. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  16. ^ a b c Haynes, Gavin (January 27, 2017). "What the phonk? The genre that's gripping Generation Z". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  17. ^ Broc, David (March 2, 2017). "El 'phonk', el sonido futurista del 'hip hop', triunfa en Internet". El País (in Spanish). ISSN 1134-6582. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  18. ^ "Nostalgická jízda jménem phonk. Lo-fi, špína & přetočené beaty z kazet". Radio Wave (in Czech). 15 January 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  19. ^ "DJ Yung Vamp". StuckMagazine. November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  20. ^ Guillard, Eloïse (25 June 2021). "5 artistes à découvrir dès maintenant !". BLOW ENTERTAINMENT (in French). Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  21. ^ a b Лейзаренко, Даша (2021-12-23). "Дрифт, тачки, мемы и тикток: фонк — один из жанров года. Российские музыканты сделали его популярным во всём интернете — Интернет на TJ". TJ. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  22. ^ a b c d e Bola, David (30 April 2021). "Il faut que l'on vous parle du Drift Phonk". Radio Nova (in French). Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  23. ^ a b c Leight, Elias (2022-11-18). "All You Need To Know About Phonk, the Dance Subgenre That's Taking Off". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  24. ^ "Synthwave car culture: A new wave of automotive enthusiasts". Hagerty Media. 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  25. ^ a b Crocker, Jackson (27 April 2022). "Phonk, and the Carcasses of A Million Sub-Genres". The Summit Pinnacle. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  26. ^ "Музыкальные итоги 2021 в Spotify: что слушали геймеры?" [Spotify Music Results 2021: What Have Gamers Been Listening to?]. vc.ru (in Russian). Spotify. December 10, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  27. ^ "Сегодня в карточках рассказываем о наследнике мемфис-рэпа — фонке" [Today in the cards we talk about the heir of Memphis rap — Phonk.]. Facebook (in Russian). Spotify. May 12, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
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