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Test Drive LP

by Pugs Atomz

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    The vinyl also features 3 remixes from DJ Vadim, Inkswel, and Edseven.

    Pugs Atomz came to the title of this album from his long career and his attitude of trying out different things and seeing what took and what was worth pursuing and working harder at to get right. As an album, you don’t hear the effort because he’s already put in countless hours over his long career. The result is a project that feels smooth and laid back, with a flow that feels very conversational and accesible. For the production on the album, the majority of the beats are coming from Tusk 57, with additional tracks from The Waffle King and Hexsagon. They all come together to lay down the foundation of the album with “grooves so smooth you need to take your shoes off.” The whole thing just has this breezy, calm feel to it, but with enough funk to keep your head bobbing and your toes tapping. This sets the stage for Atomz to take the mic, where he’s just having fun with it, coming at you with the word play, but also finding moments to drop these gems with keen social observations such as, “My flow free as healthcare anywhere but here/on stage in Romania started my golden year.” This album feels like the perfect soundtrack to some cruising on a sunny summer day.

    Test Drive LP is exactly what you want from a veteran emcee like Pugs Atomz. It’s got killer grooves, top notch wordplay with plenty of nuggets of wisdom sprinkled throughout, and it is just a lot of fun to listen to. - Scratched Vinyl

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    Get the Test Drive vinyl with the commemorative license plate only 40 made!!!

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    Get the official limited edition t-shirt. limited edition license plate and add TEst Drive to your record collection

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Get the new album by Pugs Atomz on Compact Disc!!!!!

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Ahhh Yeah I was rolling in my ride yea you were on the passenger side yea (on my side baby) we were trying to just get by by by by by by by by Hi there You were giving me the eye yea Like you wanna be on my side yea How about we hang tonight night night night night night night How many guys you know Mack you down in dealer ship now you know and understand who you dealing with I'm the difference filet mignon / tuna fish from the city of Bernie Mac now who ya wit Ya vibes nice like Sunday picnics it's something in my heart on the radio you got me feeling it like dentist and filament lady got me loose on a tangent you from the islands you where in the miss Trinidad pageant she laughs as I put in park as we trade numbers for late night sports Ahhh Yeah I was rolling in my ride yea you were on the passenger side yea (on my side baby) we were trying to just get by by by by by by by by Hi there You were giving me the eye yea Like you wanna be on my side yea How about we hang tonight night night night night night night Funny how life go like commercial from GEICO Flo Progressive no Al Bundy methods but a modern family far from perfect but close as motive of hands on shoulders let me show ya at a glass table with my heart on coaster she unlocked the do like sonny told her rolling up a hill feel like a rollercoaster can we be fans of each other and exchange posters I dial it back like did you just call she shows me features and how much this cost hours later signed the papers driving off the lot (with you)
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about

In life everything starts as a "Test Drive" you don't know how it will go but you try it out anyway and hope for the best. Throughout my career, I have tried my hand at many forms of art. Some came easy, but others I had to work at to get better and develop my passion. This suite of music was made to express that, and to be played together in one listen. Which is something that I feel is very rare in this time of singles. So sit back, and let it play out through your best speakers. If you don't mind. let me know what record resonates the most with you?. - Pugs Atomz

For Pugs Atomz's 13th studio album, he teams up with 600 Block Records for an enjoyable ride through the boom-bap and eclectic sounds we have come to know and love from him. 600 Block's own Tusk 57 handles the majority of the production on the album. Standouts like "Cadillac on Michigan Ave." featuring Killah Priest and Chris Crack. The summer feel-good track "Test Drive", and carefree vibes of "Green means GO!" give light to the producer's range and shows Pugs in great form. Frequent collaborator Awdazcate aka The Waffle King supplies the house/afrobeat vibes on "Bumper cars then doubles back with the so Chicago sounding "Parked by the lake. Rounding out the album producer Hexsagon gives the backdrop to two of the more serious records in this collection with "Sunsets in America" and  "Windows 64". Hex adds some soulful background vocals that compliment the vibe of the records, and elevate the feel. 

"My flow free as healthcare anywhere but here / on stage in Romania started my golden year" - Pugs Atomz on Malcolm 64

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released October 13, 2021

Tracks 1,2,3,4, and 7 Produced by Tusk 57
Tracks 5 and 9 Produced by The Waffle King
Tracks 6 nd 8 Produced by Hexsagon

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Pugs Atomz Chicago, Illinois

Pugs Atomz an internationally known MC. A stalwart and revered figure in the Chicago scene, he is a trailblazer who laid the ground work for many artists in the area today. His music portraits moments of his journey with his vivid story telling ranging from roots to revolutions and beyond. With a sonicly appealing beat palette. Currently working on new projects so stay tuned. ... more

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