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)
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wtf was he thinking for real there is a reason the 80’s are done and gone.
Comment by Kies — June 23, 2008 #
different but i’ll still check it out ‘cus my dude tigallo (no homo)
Comment by tim — June 23, 2008 #
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
Comment by Deaz Nuttz — June 24, 2008 #
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)
Comment by lex — June 24, 2008 #
you definitely mislabeled these tracks. the one labeled steppin out is africa for sure. assuming vice versa as well.
Comment by Jay Loyalty — July 1, 2008 #
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.
Comment by michael lord — July 5, 2008 #
He’s clowning himself to get famous. I like that he’s venturing off and doing different stuff but this is kinda wack.
Comment by The Mixtape Show — July 5, 2008 #
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..
Comment by G Funk 413 — July 7, 2008 #