Pharoahe Monch: Ain't A D*mn Thing Changed

Original Organized Konfusion member, Pharoahe Monch has a new LP ready to fire early this year entitled Desire (Rifkind records). After recording an unreleased sophomore album and battling his way out of a contract with Geffen, eight years after his debut Internal Affairs Monche has finally finished his 2nd proper full-length. "On a creative and business level, I've never been this excited," Monche exclaimed. "I've had the time to work on this album, and being a perfectionist, it's really come to fruition. It's very soulful, very gospel, a fresh, new sound for me. It shows so much growth spiritually, almost as if I'm a new artist. I know people are waiting for this album, and I respect my fans enough to put out quality music. It's a concept record," Pharoahe continued, "about life from the perspective of a bullet."

Indeed, the concept might prove too controversial for some. But be sure to watch the video for the internet preview of “Gun Draws” and read up on the inspiration for his concept here. More tracks from his forthcoming release as well as his collaboration with the late J Dilla can be streamed via his MySpace page.

Video For "Gun Draws"