Underground hip-hop artist P.O.S. is projecting rap lyrics to fans in his newest album releasing January 27^th, 2017 titled Chill, Dummy. In late 2012, P.O.S. was forced into an emergency kidney surgery. Coinciding with his health issues, P.O.S. had to stop recording his music and touring instantaneously. Two years later P.O.S. received a kidney transplant. After the surgery he was quoted, “I feel like a new dude.”

Moving forward to 2017, P.O.S. plans on releasing a lyrical memoir reflection of the past few years of his life. On the Doomtree official website they explain, “touches on ‘being black, beefs loves, hurts, victories, pride and the future’ all while reflecting over the past two years since a kidney surgery sidelined him from making music.” Following along, P.O.S. includes other musicians to collaborate this well-anticipated album. Featuring; John Vernon, Kathleen Hanna, Astronautalis, Allan Kingdom, Open Mike Eagle and Busdriver. Busdriver however is partaking in P.O.S.’s latest artistic endeavors in various unconventional forms—offering a bit of commentary into the album. There will be a vinyl copy available on March 17^th. The forthcoming album will include ten new tracks including two previously released singles “sleepdrone/superposition” (which features Kathleen Hanna and Astronautalis) and “Wearing A Bear.”

UPDATE (12/23): According to credits, “Faded” will include various elements that are pulled from the Justin Vernon-associated project GAYNGS’ song “Faded High.” That song was included on the band’s album Relayted. P.O.S. himself has contributed to that band’s output, including another song from Relayted, “No Sweat.”

Another Midwestern rapper, Chicago-born artist Open Mike Eagle makes an appearance on “Infinite Scroll.”

In a recent press release, Chill, Dummy has been described as the “Most bold, honest and daring work to date.” His latest single from this album, “Lanes” has been released via Consequence Of Sound. Corresponding to the press release, the single “Lanes” ends rapping “I been in my own lane so long, Ima go my own way way so long.” Check below for a list of his upcoming touring dates, ticketing links and new single.

P.O.S. 2017 Tour Dates:

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01/28 – Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge
01/29 – Detroit, MI @ The Pike Room
01/31 – Toronto, ON @ Adelaide Hall
02/01 – Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
02/02 – Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
02/03 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
02/06 – Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java
02/07 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
02/08 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
02/10 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
02/11 – Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
02/12 – New Orleans, LA @ The Parish
02/14 – Houston, TX @ The Studio at Warehouse Live
02/15 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk
02/16 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
02/17 – Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
02/18 – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room
03/01 – Missoula, MT @ Monk’s
03/02 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
03/03 – Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club
03/04 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
03/06 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
03/07 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
03/09 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
03/10 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
03/11 – Phoenix, AZ @ Pub Rock
03/12 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
03/14 – Durango, CO @ Animas City Theatre
03/15 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater