Rapper
Phonte Coleman is best known as a former member of the North Carolina rap trio Little Brother. Recognized in the music industry as simply Phonte, he’s also one-half of the Grammy-nominated twosome The Foreign Exchange. In 2011, he released his solo debut, Charity Starts at Home. In 2007, he participated in the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher.
Phonte
Phonte Coleman is best known as a former member of the North Carolina rap trio Little Brother. Recognized in the music industry as simply Phonte, he’s also one-half of the Grammy-nominated twosome The Foreign Exchange. In 2011, he released his solo debut, Charity Starts at Home. In 2007, he participated in the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher.
An indie-rap classic, this Carolina trio's 2003 introduction is highlighted by 9th Wonder's gorgeously chopped soul samples, blending the warmth of Dilla with the knock of DJ Premier.
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