Little Brother To Release LeftBack!

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*guido fist pumps*

Favorites of fans and critics alike, Little Brother, the North Carolina duo of Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh, is proud to finally confirm the release of an album people have been waiting on for years. LeftBack, which will be the fourth album of Little Brother’s illustrious career, will be available April 20th via Hall Of Justus.

Little Brother members Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh worked through several versions of the album before locking in the final version of LeftBack. Close followers of Little Brother may already be familiar with the LeftBack title, however, any previously held notions of this album being an EP should be dismissed. Little Brother opted to scrap the EP concept and instead, crafted an album’s worth of material for those who have been waiting patiently for new content. “I didn’t want our last record to be a bunch of second-rate material,” says Phonte. “I wanted to walk away from Little Brother knowing that I gave our fans all that I had to give, and said everything I wanted to say. With LeftBack, I’ve done that.”

Continuing the tradition they set with the critically acclaimed GetBack, Big Pooh and Phonte have enlisted multiple producers for LeftBack, both from within and outside of the Justus League camp. Producers for this album include frequent collaborator Khrysis and GetBack producers Denaun Porter and Zo!, as well as efforts from Symbolyc One and first time Little Brother contributors, J. Bizness, and King Karnov.

In addition to production, Khyrsis will also be contributing guest vocals on the album. Joining the North Carolina producer/MC are Torae, Truck North, Jozeemo and fellow Justus League MC’s Chaundon and Median. Resident crooner Darien Brockington and songstress Yahzarah also supply vocals on the album.

Despite Little Brother’s dominating presence in the hip-hop world since the 2003 release of The Listening, LeftBack will mark the duo’s first album with a true multi-media experience. Accompanying LeftBack will be four official music videos, all shot and directed by Matt Koza, known for his previous work with Foreign Exchange, Rapper Big Pooh, Kam Moye, RJD2, and more. While not customary for a Little Brother release – the group has had only one previous official video, for The Minstrel Show’s “Lovin’ It” – with LeftBack, Little Brother is excited to offer loyal supporters a long-desired visual take on the group’s music. Says Big Pooh, “Three albums, three mixtapes, one video. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense in this day and age. We have always lacked in the visual department, and I think it will be refreshing to finally offer the people those visuals.”

Building on the album’s multi-media offerings, the initial pressing of LeftBack will also feature a limited edition DVD full of exclusive bonus material. Compiled in a documentary format, the bonus DVD will include recent tour footage, as well as exclusive Little Brother footage shot and archived throughout their career. For fans that miss the initial run, a subsequent DVD-only release will also include all official music videos from LeftBack.

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~ by Meka on January 26, 2010.

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55 Responses to “Little Brother To Release LeftBack!”

  1. awesome…

    Mark Twain Fame said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:22 am

  2. Honestly never felt LB since 9th left but will still give it a listen

    Loki said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:24 am

  3. Fuck yea

    jamesG said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:25 am

  4. awesome.

    ck47 said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:25 am

  5. HELL YES!!

    Brad said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:25 am

  6. Well this is the best news i’ve heard in a long time

    mee said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:33 am

  7. Last album though? damn.

    thatwasweeksago,impartyin' said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:38 am

  8. hahaha epic gif’s Meka. Anyways, this is gonna be DOPE.

    LeftBack
    Distant Relatives
    Act II
    Lasers

    Electrotherapy said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:39 am

  9. Damn, first info on Cool Grey 11s confirmed. now Little Brother is back! damn, it’s a good day!

    Pusha B said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:43 am

  10. I’m REALLY excited for this project. I’m loving the Dwight Schrute fist pump as well. (2)Dope as always, Meka.

    CL said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:45 am

  11. what more is there to be said that dwight didn’t express in that .gif

    mC said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:46 am

  12. made my day
    fuck. yes.

    Jon Garcia said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:48 am

  13. Im doin the fist pumps along with you. By far my favorite underground group and this is sure to be fuckin fire. I really cant wait

    Tha5ftAzzazzin said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:49 am

  14. @pusha b they confirmed the cool greys??? awww damn today’s lookin pretty good

    Jayson Knocks said this on January 26th, 2010 at 9:57 am

  15. Can’t wait. I’ll get my Dwight on too!!!!!

    WUTANGFAN said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:03 am

  16. FUCK YES

    illest said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:04 am

  17. 4/20

    hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:07 am

  18. I wonder what Big Pooh’s gonna be doin now that he aint sidekickin for Phonte.

    Myk Blauuw! said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:11 am

  19. dddddddoooooooopppppeeeee

    i was already hype when they said they were gonna put out unrealesed shit, now that they’re comin out wit a new legit album??? fuck the fist pump… *goes inside my car and blasts music + screams and punches car seats* (c) Dwight Shrute

    R said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:12 am

  20. YESSSSS!!!!

    Sage said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:13 am

  21. 4/20′s lookin good, if this and distant relatives are gonna be droppin. and its weed day too so hella buds and hella ridin ass new shit. CANT WAIT!

    DAROCKNESSMONSTA said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:18 am

  22. man, LB needs 9th for the last hurrah…..and @electrotherapay, you forgot about the death of a pop star album

    Mr. Perfect said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:25 am

  23. Bittersweet.One of my favorite groups last album..sigh…..

    Reality1989 said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:30 am

  24. and 4/20 + smoke with some new LB = good times

    WUTANGFAN said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:35 am

  25. *guido motherfucking fist motherfucking pump* LITTLE BROTHER BACK AT IT!!! Last one… I’m buying 4. I still have Getback in the plastic.

    J.S. said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:41 am

  26. fuck detox! :D

    91&^UP said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:46 am

  27. It’s great that they are coming out with a new album….. BUT LAST ONE THOUGH???????!!!!!!!! wtf?! too early, i was hoping they at least get back with 9th, especially if this is the last one….but whatever, LB will still be my 2nd favorite group of all time. I just hope that Phonte will put a RAP album out sometime….

    Kidjustice19 said this on January 26th, 2010 at 11:13 am

  28. New Album?! *Tear of happiness* wait…. did they say last album?! *jumps out apartment window* Without Pooh, Phonte will never rap again!

    Riddlah51 said this on January 26th, 2010 at 11:15 am

  29. wow. what a happy 4/20 it will be

    real talk said this on January 26th, 2010 at 11:17 am

  30. [...] A preview of the video came out a little while back, but now it’s time for the full version of the song! Off the Nappy Roots’ upcoming album, The Pursuit of Nappyness, dropping April 20th (the same day as Little Brother). [...]

    Nappy Roots – Ride [Full] | 2dopeboyz said this on January 26th, 2010 at 11:25 am

  31. [...] A preview of the video came out a little while back, but now it’s time for the full version of the song! Off the Nappy Roots’ upcoming album, The Pursuit of Nappyness, dropping April 20th (the same day as Little Brother). [...]

    Nappy Roots – Ride [Full] | 2dopeboyz said this on January 26th, 2010 at 11:25 am

  32. Phonte is a fuckin beast and one of the most underrated, if only hed put out a solo effort. 9th is still takin an L for not coming back for the final album.

    k said this on January 26th, 2010 at 11:25 am

  33. just in time for my B-day.. I’m not going to listen to the leaks.. I repeat I’m not going to listen to the leaks

    xastey said this on January 26th, 2010 at 11:26 am

  34. so glad to hear of this news but kinda bummed its their last album. for some reason i feel in my heart that one more 9th, Pooh and Phonte is somewhere in the future. nonetheless i will be bumping their stuff for years to come…

    M. Beezy said this on January 26th, 2010 at 11:50 am

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    Phonte & DJ Brainchild Present: Gordon Gartrell Radio ep.16 | 2dopeboyz said this on January 26th, 2010 at 12:04 pm

  36. Last album ??? say it aint so!!!

    Lime said this on January 26th, 2010 at 12:13 pm

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    Little Brother reveals details of LAST album | Vibes blog said this on January 26th, 2010 at 12:23 pm

  38. 4/20 is set.
    and the fist pump is comedy.

    DayO said this on January 26th, 2010 at 12:41 pm

  39. cant wait. really sad its their last.

    brysx said this on January 26th, 2010 at 1:02 pm

  40. dwight owns, can’t wait for the album

    infamouszlegend said this on January 26th, 2010 at 2:39 pm

  41. oh lord! this is going to be GREAT! I CAN’T WAIT! i have to buy one of those limited edition ones

    Ricki Lutes said this on January 26th, 2010 at 2:43 pm

  42. hell fucking yeah
    i’ve BEEN waiting for some new RAPS from Phonte.

    BlackEnigma said this on January 26th, 2010 at 4:01 pm

  43. what sucks is, its the last album phonte is doing this out of pitty for the thirsty fans lol

    Cash said this on January 26th, 2010 at 5:08 pm

  44. this is gonna be DOPEEE!! kinda UPSET 9th is not with them anymore……nevertheless they STILL put out hits n they are STILL hip hop so its gonna be dope

    Drewski said this on January 26th, 2010 at 5:38 pm

  45. i hope phonte’s been working on that solo album, not just this

    SupremeClientele said this on January 26th, 2010 at 5:38 pm

  46. it will be an epic 420

    icardi said this on January 26th, 2010 at 5:53 pm

  47. Funny! gochristian shoes

    Allison said this on January 26th, 2010 at 8:15 pm

  48. this is bittersweet but Im still coping it though

    tmtkchris said this on January 26th, 2010 at 10:01 pm

  49. Talk about dope on 420, son. It doesn’t get anymore dope than THAT!

    G-Man said this on January 27th, 2010 at 4:46 am

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    Gordon Gartrell Radio w/ Phonte & DJ Brainchild – Episode 16 « Ecstatic Freshness said this on January 27th, 2010 at 7:52 am

  51. haha DOPE DOPE DOPE

    lol@ gifs , exactly what i thought^^

    2dope, oh, i cant waiT

    thai-stick said this on January 27th, 2010 at 10:28 am

  52. Woo hoo!

    J. Bizness said this on January 28th, 2010 at 9:22 am

  53. Hallelujah!!!

    Sencere said this on January 28th, 2010 at 12:21 pm

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  55. oooooooooooweeeeeeeeee!!! hahaha thats exactly what i did after i read thiss!!! haha yay! but then again =( awww.. haha its all good lb rocks!!! whoooh. aight now hurry up and come on down !”left back” cant wait to cop dat son!

    MeLLyMiZzLeBiZzLe said this on January 31st, 2010 at 4:00 am

 

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