Phife Dawg’s Solo Album Is Coming In Early 2017

Phife Dawg’s Solo Album Is Coming In Early 2017, the fallen angel lyricist died in March 2016 from complications from diabetes. His solo album will be out probably sometime during the first quarter of 2017. We’re working on it now,”. “He completed his entire solo album before he transitioned, so we’re excited about releasing that.” Desha Head Taylor said.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, a block in the Saint Albans neighborhood of Queens, New York City was co-named Malik ‘Phife Dawg’ Way to honor the fallen lyricist. During a press interview before the ceremony that would unveil the street sign, Head Taylor said that her late husband finished recording a new solo album before his death.

Phife Dawg never released a solo album while he was alive, but shortly after his death, fans got a special treat: “Nutshell,” a fly solo cut produced by J Dilla. The cut was scheduled to appear on the album, which was to be titled Give Thanks.