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'''Phonte Coleman''', better known as '''Phonte''', is an ] ], who is one half of acclaimed ] duo, ], and one half of the group ]. He has also recorded ]-flavoured output as a ] (often under the name '''Percy Miracles''', which he has since retired). His rhymes tend to be no-frills perspectives on working-class life.<ref>http://www.mvremix.com/urban/interviews/littlebrother.shtml</ref> '''Phonte Coleman''', better known as '''Phonte''', is an ] ] who is one half of acclaimed ] duo, ], and one half of the group ]. He has also recorded ]-flavoured output as a ] (often under the name '''Percy Miracles''', which he has since retired). His rhymes tend to be no-frills perspectives on working-class life.<ref>http://www.mvremix.com/urban/interviews/littlebrother.shtml</ref>


== Career == == Career ==

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Phonte Coleman, better known as Phonte, is an American rapper who is one half of acclaimed North Carolina duo, Little Brother, and one half of the group Foreign Exchange. He has also recorded R&B-flavoured output as a singer (often under the name Percy Miracles, which he has since retired). His rhymes tend to be no-frills perspectives on working-class life.

Career

As Little Brother

Main article: Little Brother

Phonte first met the other members of Little Brother, Rapper Big Pooh and 9th Wonder, in 1998 while attending North Carolina Central University, as an English major. The three shared common musical interests and decided to form a group. "Speed", the group's first song recorded together, was well-received and led to them signing a deal with the independent ABB Records, and recording their critically acclaimed debut album, The Listening. The album's success led to the group signing a non-exclusive deal with major label Atlantic Records.

The group's next album, 2005's The Minstrel Show, was a concept album dealing with the current state of hip hop music. The album received a positive critical reaction but very little commercial success. During the recording of their third album, the group announced the departure of producer 9th Wonder on amicable terms, as well as a parting of ways with their label. Through a contractual clause they landed back on ABB Records and released Getback in late 2007. The group are now effectively free agents.

Solo work

Aside from the Justus League collective, Phonte has appeared on numerous records by other artists, often as a vocalist. He made a guest appearance on the song "Beats N' Rhymes" from producer Kev Brown's album I Do What I Do, and has also recorded tracks with producer Oddisee, both members of the Maryland-based Low Budget collective. In 2006, he was featured on producer DJ Shadow's The Outsider album. In the following year he contributed vocals to rap group Playaz Circle's "Paper Chaser", from their album Supply & Demand. Phonte's upcoming projects include a follow up album to Foreign Exchange's debut album Connected, titled Leave It All Behind, as well as a collaboration with Detroit-based musician Zo! titled Zo! & Tigallo Love the 80’s, both slated for early 2008 releases. The latter of these is intended as an homage to early 80s R&B and pop music and features covers of popular songs such as a-ha's "Take on Me", Toto's "Africa", and Joe Jackson's "Stepping Out".

Discography

Little Brother

See Little Brother discography

Foreign Exchange

External links

See also


Little Brother
Albums
Related
Justus League
Groups
Notable members
Notable albums by
members
Affiliates

References

  1. http://www.mvremix.com/urban/interviews/littlebrother.shtml
  2. http://www.mvremix.com/urban/interviews/littlebrother.shtml
  3. http://www.myspace.com/littlebrother
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