Little Brother

Phonte: Never At A Loss For Words [The Guest Verses]

by Kevin November 24, 2012 Albums / Mixtapes
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Not sure how this one was missed, but I just stumbled across it over at BamaLoveSoul.com. Mixed by BamaLoveSoul’s own DJ Rahdu, this new mixtape includes some of Phonte‘s best guest verses over the years. The tracklist looks dope and the artwork is fresh as well. Check this one out… “Phonte is one of the [...]

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What the F is a Classic? Little Brother: The Minstrel Show

by Alex Edelstein August 1, 2012 What the F is a Classic?
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There’s something to be said for judging an album’s place in history based on its provocativeness. If we look back at some undeniably classic records, each challenged the status quo in important ways. Whether in form and content or through publicity-related events, we remember particular albums because of their ability to leave an imprint felt [...]

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Phonte: The Good Fight [Music Video]

by Justin February 9, 2012 Music Videos

Phonte gives the visual treatment to one of the best tracks off his solo debut Charity Starts At Home, “The Good Fight” produced by 9th Wonder. If you want to know more about this song as well as various tracks in the Little Brother/Foreign Exchange discography, don’t forget to check out Phonte breaking them down [...]

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Vision Behind The Spittin: Phonte

by KN Staff February 2, 2012 Vision Behind The Spittin’
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The latest edition of our Vision Behind The Spittin’ series is special not only because we have Phonte sharing his visions with us, but also because it’s our first audio entry. Unlike our past versions, you’ll get to hear direclty from the Little Brother and Foreign Exchange emcee as he breaks down some of the best tracks in his [...]

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9th Wonder Talks The Definition Of Soul, Troy Davis And His Alter-Ego

by Erin Smith October 10, 2011 Artist Spotlight

Enter the mind of 9th Wonder. Learn his thoughts about the Troy Davis case, what he wants the youth to know about Hip Hop, his definition of the word soul and his views on success. Hit the jump for our full interview with 9th Wonder.

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Thursday Throwback: Little Brother – Lovin’ It (A3C 08′)

by Thomas October 6, 2011 Music Videos

Pooh and a host of others will be performing on the KN stage at A3C starting at 6pm tonight.

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The Evolution Of The Underrated: Why The Perennially Overlooked Rapper Big Pooh Deserves His Due

by Alex Edelstein October 4, 2011 Editorials

Rapper Big Pooh often gets overlooked in the discussion surrounding Little Brother’s greatness. Whether it’s because of Phonte’s charismatic voice or 9th Wonder’s infectious beats, the conversation inevitably surrounds 9th’s production and P’s lyricism, with Big Pooh left as an afterthought. Hell, even on The Minstrel Show, there’s a skit at the end of “Watch [...]

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Rapper Big Pooh: Strongest Man (Live in Dallas 09′)

by Thomas October 4, 2011 Music Videos

Some throwback footage of Rapper Big Pooh performing a track from his debut solo album, Sleepers.  Pooh‘s sophomore album, Dirty Pretty Things will hit stores on 11/1 [pre-order].  If you’re in ATL be sure to check Pooh out performing this Thursday as a part of the KN showcase.

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Rapper Big Pooh Interview with AmadeuzTV

by Thomas October 3, 2011 Interviews

AmadeuzTV interviewed Rapper Big Pooh after his opening performance for Slum Village recently.  Pooh addressed numerous topics such as the “rumored” Little Brother reunion, his sophomore album (Dirty Pretty Things), stage fright, future projects, and other artist (producers and MC’s) he would like to work with. If you have 15 minutes to spare check it [...]

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Jozeemo Goes Off On Phonte and 9th Wonder…Explains Why They Are Fake In His Mind

by Jeremiah September 30, 2011 Artist Spotlight

Yesterday, Jozeemo released a video for his single “Steam” along with a statement about how 9th Wonder and Phonte, his former label mates over at Hall Of Justus, are fake and are not loyal. I had the chance to catch up with Jozeemo to get a little more in depth about the situation that he [...]

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Thursday Throwback: Phonte Live Freestyle [Video]

by Thomas September 29, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s a live freestyle from Phonte from A3C circa 2008.  Phonte dropped his long awaited debut solo album this past Tuesday on his FE Music imprint.  Charity Starts at Home is available at iTunes, FE Music, and Amazon.

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DJ Flash Presents The Best Of Phonte [Mixtape]

by Carsten September 24, 2011 Albums / Mixtapes

In three days, Phonte drops his new new album Charity Starts At Home. To make these last days easier for all his new and old fans, Phonte joins forces with DJ Flash and gives us his official Best-Of-Mixtape. Here’s what Phonte has to say about the tape: The Phonte mixtape to end all Phonte mixtapes. [...]

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