New Music: Phonte - 'Pacific Time 2' (EP Stream)

New Music: Phonte - 'Pacific Time 2' (EP Stream)

In 2019, Phonte linked up with KAYTRANADA, Devin Morrison, among other West Coast collaborators for his soulful Pacific Time EP. The maestro of raps and melodies surprised fans on Monday (8/5/2024) when he took to social media to announce the sequel to the 2019 project. Today (8/6/2024), Pacific Time 2 released on all major digital streaming platforms via +FE Music. This time around, The Foreign Exchange frontman sings and raps over soulful soundscapes by West Coast producers Focus..., Trackademicks, Foolie $urfin, and AbJo across four tracks. +FE Music affiliates Carlitta Durand and Carmen Rodgers also join for vocal support.

"I dropped the first Pacific Time EP in 2019. I really liked the idea of working with my friends on the west coast to craft these mini worlds. It gives me room to experiment and push myself even further. I had a lot of fun making this one and I hope it brings people joy." - Phonte

The limited edition 180g black vinyl, orange vinyl, and signed test press of the EP sold out overnight via Pourhouse Pressing.

Phonte & Nicolay teamed up to release Connected, their groundbreaking debut as The Foreign Exchange, on August 24, 2004. Over the course of 20 years, they've grown from internet duo, to Grammy-nominated group/collective, to renowned record label and indie artist incubator. Read their recent interview with BET here.

MORE ABOUT PHONTE:
Phonte Coleman, a seminal figure in contemporary music, has profoundly impacted hip-hop, R&B, and beyond over the past two decades. His career began with the formation of Little Brother in 2001 alongside producer 9th Wonder and Rapper Big Pooh. Their debut album, "The Listening" (2003), was celebrated for its soulful production and sharp lyricism. The group reunited in 2019 with "May the Lord Watch," reaffirming their legacy and impact on hip-hop culture. The accompanying documentary, "May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story" (2023), won "Best Professional Documentary" at the 2024 Reel to Real Film Festival.

Phonte also expanded his artistic horizons through The Foreign Exchange, a genre-defying GRAMMY-nominated collaboration with Dutch producer Nicolay. Their debut album "Connected" (2004) marked the beginning of a prolific partnership. Phonte and Nicolay founded The Foreign Exchange Music in 2008, an independent label supporting artists like Carmen Rodgers, Sy Smith, and Darien Brockington.

As a host of the popular podcast "Questlove Supreme," Phonte engages with internationally notable guests, including former President Bill Clinton. His voiceover and writing work for the NBA and Sesame Street further showcases his versatile talent. Phonte's enduring influence as a musical pioneer, entrepreneur, and cultural commentator remains firmly cemented in the industry.