Pugs Atomz
Born in Pittsburgh and raised in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. Pugs Atomz has grown into an internationally known MC, radio host, designer, painter, and businessman. He led the renowned Chicago Hip Hop collective the Nacrobats that was the foundation for MC’s Open Mike Eagle, Psalm One, Thaione Davis and painters Hebru Brantley, and Statik RK to name a few...
He has co-hosted the CTA Radio show on Chicago’s legendary WHPK station for 20 years, championing Chicago's underground and next up. His live show has always been his strong suit so it was no surprise after touring with DJ Vadim on a 41 city tour, he moved to London to form the group The Electric with DJ Vadim, subsequently touring the world several times and collaborating with producers like Zeds Dead, Tall Black Guy, Moody MAn and Bassnectar.
After moving back to Chicago he released a series of albums on BBE, Tokyo Dawn, and Sonar Kollectiv. He also became one of the designers behind the Fashion-forward Iridium Clothing Co. and started his own brand USUWE 93. Returning home he saw how much his neighborhood had changed, and Co-founded the Englewood Arts Collective to help change the narrative. using public art, activations, and grants to benefit the community.
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