Little Brother’s Phonte Really Loves The ’80s
There’s a lot of '80s nostalgia going on in hip-hop right now, but most of it has more to do with Rakim than A-Ha. But judging from Zo! & Tigallo Love the 80’s!, the new cover album from Little Brother’s Phonte (a.k.a. Tigallo) and Detroit producer Zo!, '80s pop was just as influential on some MCs as golden age hip-hop.
After showing his crooning skills on past LB projects and Playaz Circle’s “Paper Chaser,” Phonte’s left field full-length side project left shouldn’t really surprise anyone. Zo! & Tigallo Love the 80’s! is set to be released this July in a limited quantity of 2500 copies. Before it hits stores, listen to Phontigga’s version of three '80s bangers below.
“Take On Me” feat. Carlitta Durand (originally by A-Ha)
“Africa” (originally by Toto)
“Steppin’ Out” (originally by Joe Jackson)
Kies June 23, 2008 at 8:58 pm
wtf was he thinking for real there is a reason the 80’s are done and gone.
tim June 23, 2008 at 11:05 pm
different but i’ll still check it out ‘cus my dude tigallo (no homo)
Deaz Nuttz June 24, 2008 at 1:43 am
They play this kinda music at my job and I just never knew it was Phonte who sang them. That nigga must be old as hell
lex June 24, 2008 at 4:36 am
i’m a young dude, & i feel this cos its that old skool VHI stuff my folks had us listening to when we were coming up. So i definately recognise this stuff. Educate yourself. Tiggalo still the rap jiggalo!! (no heaumoux)
Jay Loyalty July 1, 2008 at 5:03 pm
you definitely mislabeled these tracks. the one labeled steppin out is africa for sure. assuming vice versa as well.
michael lord July 5, 2008 at 5:28 pm
the 80’s are slept on. phonte is one of my favorite m.c.s and for him to cover these songs is a historic moment. all music is expression and brothas and sistas don’t only get down in ONE form only. good lookin out on having more than one dimension of art to give PHONTE.
The Mixtape Show July 5, 2008 at 8:50 pm
He’s clowning himself to get famous. I like that he’s venturing off and doing different stuff but this is kinda wack.
G Funk 413 July 7, 2008 at 8:42 pm
you gotta switch em dun.. you fucked up the titles
the toto one is labeled steppin out
the joe jackson one is labeled africa
and im a young dude.. this shit is hot and i dont need to say no homo.. respect what people think is good music..