The dynamic duo Phonte and Big Pooh are back to making music like they never left.Just last year Little Brother hit the stage at the Art Of Cool Festival in Durham with 9th Wonder. Since then the three spoke about continuing to create music. According to DJBooth,  “I’m excited to announce that my brother Big […]

When  it comes to acquiring knowledge, the best place to be is at the feet of elders. The wisdom elders share is so necessary for…

Ok, hate is a strong word, especially this close to Dr. King’s birthday. But when you get three talents like Talib Kweli, Phonte and Elzhi…

Phonte Coleman of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange drops some #newtigallo from his first solo project, Charity Starts At Home.  Kenneth Price is on the lens for “Dance In The Reign” and Swiff D is on the beats. (props to Okayplayer.com) What Do J.Cole, Pete Pablo and Little Brother Have In Common? “I do […]

Since you are what you eat, as a hip-hop junky in his 30s a lot of what is being served out there just isn’t palatable to  me. But thankfully my position at TheUrbandaily brings me in contact with sounds and artists that may have otherwise gone overlooked. Following the relative drought of music in 2010, […]

Phonte Coleman is one of the most underrated lyricists making hip-hop today. After a decade of recording as a member of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange he has finally released his long-overdue solo project, Charity Starts At Home. The 12 track CD features everything fans have come to expect from Tigallo: witty wordplay, heartfelt […]

It’s a GREAT Day for NC Hip Hop! North Carolina Artist CD’s in stores today! J. Cole ” Cole World:The Sideline Story”, 9th Wonder “The Wonder Years” and Phonte “Charity Starts @ Home”…………NC RAISE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Consider today #NCHIPHOPDAY with cd’s dropping today from J.Cole, Lil Brother’s Phonte and 9th Wonder! Check out 9th Wonder as he talks about his new CD “The Wonder Years” as well as teaching at Duke and NY Universities….

According to Jake Paine from HipHopDx Grammy-nominated duo the Foreign Exchange is presently on tour for their 2010 Authenticity album, as well as this year’s live release Dear Friends: An Evening With Foreign Exchange. With vocalist Phonte releasing his solo debut Charity Starts At Home on September 27, the artist has added dates, joined by […]

If you’re a fan of Phonte, Little Brother, or 9th Wonder, you’ll probably like this new song featuring Elzhi called “Not Here Anymore.” If you’re not a fan, you’ll at least be able to appreciate the way 9th flipped the sample of “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” by Rose Royce on this track. Check it […]

Phonte finally drops his debut solo album Charity Starts At Home. Little Brother’s frontman drops the long awaited album September 27th on +FE Music. Check out the track list below. 01. Dance in the Reign 02. The Good Fight 03. Everything Is Falling Down 04. Not Here Anymore 05. Eternally 06. Sendin My Love 07. […]