Pigsty - Wondering If Theo Got Bad Grades... (2008)

 

This is another one of those gems that I don't know much about - Pigsty's 2008 release "Wondering If Theo Got Bad Grades..."

Pigsty is a Canadian rapper from Vancouver. He gained recognition for being a pretty prolific KOTD battle rapper about a decade ago. He never really reached the top tiers, but he did become involved with Avocado's Ruin Your Day brand, though I haven't really heard from him recently in any capacity.

"Wondering If Theo Got Bad Grades" is a 2008 album/mixtape and is the only release I have from Pigsty. I have no recollection where I got it from and I have no idea what the roll out for this was. It definitely has a late 2000s underground West Coast vibe to it which is fun. Some cheap but bouncy beats with some short verses that rarely outstay their welcome. 

DL below and let me know if you have any information about the project (or Pigsty currently in general!) 

Wondering If Theo Got Bad Grades...

NOTES:

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