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Complex Mag's blog recently had a few cuts off of a new project from Little Brother's Phonte and producer Zo!, riding the wave of pseudo-80's backwash. Expect satire, poignant remarks, and mad chuckles while nodding your head to some surprisingly good music. OOOOWWW!

There’s a lot of ’80s nostalgia going on in hip-hop right now, but most of it has more to do with Rakim than A-Ha. But judging from Zo! & Tigallo Love the 80’s!, the new cover album from Little Brother’s Phonte (a.k.a. Tigallo) and Detroit producer Zo!, ’80s pop was just as influential on some MCs as golden age hip-hop.

After showing his crooning skills on past LB projects and Playaz Circle’s “Paper Chaser,” Phonte’s left field full-length side project left shouldn’t really surprise anyone. Zo! & Tigallo Love the 80’s! is set to be released this July in a limited quantity of 2500 copies. Before it hits stores, listen to Phontigga’s version of three ’80s bangers below.

“Take On Me” feat. Carlitta Durand (originally by A-Ha)

“Africa” (originally by Toto)

“Steppin’ Out” (originally by Joe Jackson)