BY PAUL MEARA • MARCH 29, 2019

With less than 24 hours notice, Phonte just released his second project since last March. 2018’s No News Is Good News marked the North Carolina MC/singer/producer’s first solo effort and Rap album in nearly seven years. It was subsequently named one of 2018’s best efforts by Ambrosia For Heads. For 2019, the Little Brother and Foreign Exchange co-founder (plus Questlove Supreme co-host) follows up with Pacific Time. At around noon EST on Thursday (March 28), Phonte announced that he would be dropping the new body of work at the start of Friday, attaching the project’s artwork.

Freshly arrived, the four-song release features KAYTRANADA, Devin Morrison, and Bosco. Kaytranada, who involved ‘Te on 2016’s 99.9%, also produces “Heard This One Before.” Grammy-nominated producer (and Pac Div member) Like co-produces “Beverly Hills,” alongside Devin Morrison and Swarvy. Phonte handles the work behind the boards on “Ego.” Longtime Phonte collaborator plays keys, keys, and bass on multiple songs.

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