NYC's own rapper Knowitall and his partner in beats, producer Bop Phrases, have just dropped a mountain of salt with their fresh collabo album "Welfare Island. This masterpiece is immediately available to stream on all platforms and carries the soul of the former Roosevelt Island. The album uses the name as a metaphor for the separation between opportunities and distances Knowitall experienced while growing up in Queens. Even though opportunities seemed close, he often felt far away from them.
Bop Phrases is the dude behind those sickening, detailed sample-based beats that put you in a funky headspace. His production creates a rich, textural soundscape that perfectly complements the raw and personal bars Knowitall drops. On "Welfare Island," we find trippy, chill vibes combined with tracks that ooze energy-a clever blend of personal stories and authentic NYC sounds.
In the NYC underground scene, Knowitall is already a name to be reckoned with. He has the stamp of approval of the major tastemakers and has done his own bit for the culture with this album. Fan of the poetic bars and deep souls of artists like Roc Marciano and the late Ka? Then "Welfare Island" is going to feed your soul. The depth of lyrics and rich sounds will take you on a journey through the streets of the Big Apple.
The skill and styles of Knowitall and Bop Phrases blend together like salt in the sea, and this project is a beauty for lovers of dope underground vibes. It's a récit about how proximity to wealth and opportunity is sometimes nothing more than an illusion, and how that duality manifests itself in everyday life in this world. But make sure you don't sit on the sidelines, because this album is going out into the rap world like a storm of salt.
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Your senior publisher, a fan of underground hip hop since day one, doesn't give a shit about celebrating and keeping the culture alive every day. Because let's face it, without salt, where would we be? This crew works hard to keep the vibes pure and positive-that's what LIFE is, real talk!
So whether you're on the subway, walking the streets of NYC or just chilling at home: put on those headphones, take a deep breath and let "Welfare Island" take your mind to new heights. 🔥
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