Rapper Big Pooh has signed a two project deal with Mello Music Group for 2014. The first project is with legendary producer Nottz and will be released this summer on MMG. The second project is an extended EP produced by Mello beat-makers exclusively. To celebrate we’re giving away a new track from Rapper Big Pooh off the just released Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s Mathematics. Grab your copy below:
Stream: Rapper Big Pooh “Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 3: Happy Birthday Thomas”
First in Flight State underground mainstay Rapper Big Pooh has unleashed volume three in his Fat Boy Fresh LP series, Happy Birthday Thomas. His sixth studio album in total, the project follows 2012’s Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 2: Est. 1980. The set packs 13 tracks’ worth of fresh material from the Little Brother alumnus, including reader-approved lead single “Gold Chain.” Throughout, Pooh is joined by a variety of notable collaborators, among them Chaundon and Jared Evan. The Mighty DR handles production on the entire album. Happy Birthday Thomas is now officially available for stream and direct purchase.
Free Mixtape: J. Capri “BornStars” Mixtape (w/ Laws, Phil Ade, Rapper Big Pooh, Jon Connor + More)
Carolina rhymesayer J. Capri has joined forces with The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest street release, the BornStars mixtape. The project features 19 original cuts (plus one bonus track!) from the buzzmaking emcee. Included are previously-featured, reader-approved leaks “It Takes a Lot,” “In My Lifetime II,” “On My Level” and “On Mine.” Joining Capri on the guest tip throughout BornStars are Maffew Ragazino, Phil Adé, Rapper Big Pooh, Jon Connor, Laws, Jabee and Kendrick Lamar. Beats come courtesy of Drugs Norman, Johnny Juliano, Sean Devine and Sleep Deez.
