Hip Hop artists don’t just smoke Trees. Famed for his membership in Strong Arm Steady, Los Angeles emcee PHIL DA AGONY (now under TALIB KWELI’S Label BLACKSMITH) is stepping out as one of Hip Hop’s first outwardly environmental artists, well other than our good friend KID CUDI. Phil’s upcoming solo sophomore release, THINK GREEN, could be easily mistaken as just a campaign for marijuana usage because that is what rappers do. But however, the eco-friendly release is actually pioneering a Hip Hop movement.

On the album’s Talib Kweli-assisted title track, Phil declares, “I print my album on recycled paper, so you ain’t gotta cut the rainforest for me to sing the chorus.” The release, put out through GREENSTREETS RECORDS, indeed uses minimalist, 100% recycled, eco-friendly CD sleeve. The emcee also partnered with American Forest / Global ReLeaf to plant a tree for every CD sold of Think Green.

Recently released (click HERE for the album review), Think Green features 15 tracks with help from Strong Arm Steady, JEAN GRAE, PLANET ASIA, CHACE INFINITE and veteran west coast producer-turned-rapper BLAQ TOVEN. Here goes the title track featuring Talib Kweli.