After an impressive but slept-on appearance on Killer Mike’s I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II last year, Atlanta’s Pill is witnessing his career take on the literal manifestation of the phrase he helped popularize and “go ham.” The demand for his second mixtape, “4075: The Refill” was so high that a server crashed, as people flooded his Web site for a free download. Meanwhile the phrase goin’ ham has reached critical mass, with even ESPN anchors referencing it during pregame reports.

After beginning 2009 with the release of “4180: The Prescription,” Pill gained momentum off the strength of his own rhymes, a raw visual for “Trap Goin’ Ham” and his collaborations with fellow newcomer, Freddie Gibbs. And Pill says fans can expect more of all the above in 2010.

As far as the chances of a mixtape with Gibbs, Pill says he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of seeing a full-length effort with himself and the “Midwest Malcolm” sharing verses. But in the meantime, both artists are focused on making a stronger impact in the upcoming year.