Solid shows, solid concepts, solid freestyles = Pugslee Atomz, founder of the Nacrobats crew, a collective of MCs, producers, DJs, writers and artists perfecting their craft since 1993.
Pugslee has done a lot to help Chicago’s evolving underground scene, from setting up permission walls, parties, free concerts, promotions, and hosting CTA Radio on the legendary WHPK on Wednesday nights showcasing independent labels and talent. His first major solo release was “Thanks 4 Not Rhyming...” on Galapagos4 Records. It boasted production from the Molemen, Meatyogre, Polyphonic and others, receiving a warm response from the underground. The nineteen track album “24 Years Later” followed, released on Birthwrite Records with production handled by Yoda, PNS, Flesh O.N.E. and others. This album has taken Pugslee touring all over the United States, Germany, Paris, Amsterdam and London, on the bill with the likes of De La Soul, Nore, Common, Talib Kweli, RZA, El-P, El the Sensei, Atmosphere and a host of others. Hip Hop Canada says Pugslee “is most notoriously known for his clever wordplay and hungry delivery... [He] is the type of emcee you discover then slap yourself upside the head for sleeping on over the years... guaranteed to sooth the listeners ears.”
In the summer of 2004, Pugslee teamed up with Audio 8 Recordings to release his third album “Playing With Matches”, a tale of the trials and tribulations of a Chicago tagger in the 90’s. Executive produced by Polyphonic and featuring appearances by Seel Fresh IBC, Binkus, DJ Intel, Flesh O.N.E. and others, “Playing With Matches” is Pugslee’s finest work to date. Three of the tracks from the album are available on wax with the Audio 8 release of Pugslee’s Vandal Squad 12".
Besides music, Mr. Atomz is an accomplished visual artist with work appearing in film and print media.
:: A8 Releases
A8011/CD
Pugslee Atomz
Playing With Matches
A8008/12"
Pugslee Atomz
Vandal Squad 12"
