After a 4-year hiatus, the indie rap icon has returned with the June 2014 release of "COPPER GONE" on STRANGE FAMOUS RECORDS. It features beat production from long-time music affiliates BUCK 65, ALIAS, CECIL OTTER, REANIMATOR, and more. As fans and media may remember, Francis declared a sudden retirement from touring at the end ot his "Li(f)e on the World excursion in 2010. Many people misinterpreted this as a resignation from music altogether as his three album deal with Epitaph Records came to its Conclusion. sort ot otiends my sensibilities to hear that some people thought l gave up music," Francis remarks. been Writing songs since l was 8 years old. Performing on stage since 12. Winning over crowds and losing partners in the process. As far as creative energy goes, my entire adult life and the bulk of my childhood has been dedicated to this craft. l don't even think l could stop that train if l Wanted to.