Phonte surprised fans today with the release of his Pacific Time 2 EP. Pacific Time debuted in 2019, and KAYTRANADA and Devin Morrison were among the producers to put their stamp on it. Pacific Time 2 has AbJo, Trackademicks, Focus, and Foolie $urfin providing the soundbeds for Phonte’s verses and choruses. Carlitta Durand and Carmen Rodgers, who have crossed paths with Phonte thanks to the Foreign Exchange universe, also show up for the love-chasing duets “Follow” and Outta My Head.” The singer/emcee shared his feelings about the latest EP in a press release:
“I dropped the first Pacific Time EP in 2019. I really liked the idea of working with my friends on the West Coast to craft these mini-worlds. It gives me room to experiment and push myself even further. I had a lot of fun making this one, and I hope it brings people joy.”
Phonte spends more time singing than rapping on Pacific Time 2, and that choice, plus the carefree tempos and R&B rhythms, are a sonic match for the warm breezes of summer.
