Tightus Hiatus
EP
By
Billy White vs
Pheend Supreme
Tightus Hiatus is the follow up to 2019s Run to the
Helicopter Album from Canterbury emcee Billy While. This new EP see’s billy
teaming up with long time creative partner Pheend Supreme who provides the
production.
I was really interested to listen to this one as reading
through the pre-release material it stated that, together these two have formed
a tight partnership with an understanding of just how the other works with has
led to a winning synergy. With Tightus Hiatus, the two have put together
something that has that boom bap style hip-hop and Billy’s own entertaining rap
style. Now, I admit that I have not heard the previous album and reading the
promo material piqued my interest somewhat.
So, with that in mind lets drop straight into a track by
track look at the EP:
The EP is proper head nod straight outta the gate with Mic
Serenade that is infused with a funky guitar vibe to get you moving as
Billy really demonstrates his verbal wordplay skills. If that track had, you
jumping about a little too much then Bounce will chill you out with a
lazy electronic feel that will have some of you sparking one up whilst at the
same time the beat may have you tapping you toes as Billy spins your mind into
a purple haze.
Heavy Thoughts brings back that laid back funk vibe
that puts you in mind of the early 70’s. The message from Billy here is all
about the rough times we all go through in life and how we do or don’t react to
them has such an effect on how we walk forward. We keep that kinda 70’s funk
feel with White Poet, this one will have your body swaying as we are treated to
what it is to be the poet Billy White.
That jazz funk vibes remains but, now switches it up as No
Ends see’s Billy take us down the path of life and the hurdles,
opportunities, and ups n downs that we face but, the ultimate realisation is
that it will all be alright in the end. The last track of the EP, Hiatus,
treats us to a slick chilled guitar vibe that is matched by laid back beat.
Hiatus really sums up the EP and that there will be no resting just looking
forward, OH Yeah! You gotta love those Flash Gordon samples, classic.
What is evident here is that, if you have not heard Billy
White before, then this one is a treat for you. Billy White shows that he can do exactly what
he says he can do, from speaking on social issues and the trials and
tribulations of everyday life to just flipping it and having a great time on
the mic about anything that takes his fancy. Let’s not forget here that Billy’s
skills are matched perfectly by the production of Pheend Supreme who provides
the musical backdrop that perfectly matches the tone of Billy puts across
verbally. You can really see why these guys work so well together and that
chemistry makes this ep such a pleasure to listen to.
It is hard to know what else to say about Tightus Hiatus,
this is one of those releases that you chuck on in the car, at home or on your
headphones and have a great time from start to finish. There is nothing weak
here just six tracks of pure boom bap hip hop for ya ears and credit where
credit is due, when two people work so well together and produce such polished material,
they can only do good things in the world of Hip Hop Music and that can only be
a good thing.
So, give it up for Billy White and Pheend Supreme, the south east of the UK is in good hands.
Tightus Hiatus is presented by Air Whipped Productions and
is available to stream in all the right places so, you know what to do…
Peace, I’m Out
Steve
LINKS
Remember to check all the usual social media.
Stream on Spotify Here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1AyC5akUK2QENZgy7V2jVN?si=bQJl0J3ZQbS2HfHLBXCFzQ
Amazon Music:
https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B08NC3WD9S?marketplaceId=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&musicTerritory=GB
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/tightus-hiatus-ep/1539861961
Billy White YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/BillyWhiteHipHop/featured
VIDEOS
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