Big Boi, Phantogram Form Big Grams, Album Featuring Skrillex, Run The Jewels

In one of the more surprising collaborations this year, Phantogram and Big Boi have announced a new project Big Grams and with it are releasing a new 7 track self-titled album. The LP will be released on Sept. 25 through Epic Records. To make things even more interesting, the album will have two big name features from Skrillex and Run The Jewels.

The collaboration came together in a very modern way. Big Boi was reportedly surfing the web and trying to close out an ad (good thing he didn't have ad-blocker on) and heard Phantogram's "Mouthful of Diamonds" in the ad. He loved the song so much, he Shazamed it and decided he needed to get in contact with the duo. They met and the idea for Big Grams was born.

Run The Jewels will be featured on the track "Born To Shine" and then Skrillex will help close out the LP with "Drum Machine."

The first taste of what Phantogram and Big Boi will be premiered tomorrow on Beats 1 with Zane Lowe at 9:30 a.m. PST / 12:30 p.m. EST. They will also have a chat with Mr. Lowe to presumably discuss the project and their new music. Pre-order for Big Grams begins tomorrow.

The group have plenty more up their sleeve beyond just some new music. They will be releasing some animated/graphic videos, interactive games, create special fan events and do some surprise live performances. No word on whether or not they will officially tour the album.

Big Grams Tracklist:

1. Run For Your Life
2. Lights On
3. Fell In The Sun
4. Put In the Sun
5. Goldmine Junkie
6. Born to Shine ft. Run the Jewels
7. Drum Machine ft. Skrillex

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Phantogram, Big Boi, Skrillex, Run The Jewels