Refreshingly unique, decidely modern, and undeniably soulful - Test Drive by Pugs Atomz, includes features from monster MCees like Wu-Tang alum Killah Priest, Rockie Fresh, and Chris Crack. Pugs teams up with 600 Block Records for an enjoyable ride through the boom bap classics, Soulection mixes, alt hip hop cuts, soulful R&B james, and as the anchor track in downtempo sets.
Born in Pittsburgh and raised in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, Pugs Atomz has grown into an internationally known MC, radio host, designer, painter and businessman. He led the renowned Chicago Hip Hop collective the Nacrobats that was the foundation for MC's Open Mike Eagle, Psalm One, Thaione Davis and painters Hebru Brantley, and Statik RK. He formed The Electric with DJ Vadim, subsequently touring the world several times and collaborating with producers like Zeds Dead, Tall Black Guy, Moody Man and Bassnectar. Pugs has released a series of albums on BBE, Tokyo Dawn, and Sonar Kollectiv.
