Why Welfare Island by Knowitall is a Must-Listen for Rap Lovers
0Welfare Island by Knowitall & bop phrases
๐ฅ01. Welfare Island
๐ฅ02. Dope
๐ฅ03. East River
๐ฅ04. Little Red Bridge
๐ฅ05. Almshouse on Minnehanonck
๐ฅ06. Is It Real? / Blight of a City
๐ฅ07. Blackwell Asylum
๐ฅ08. Solitary
๐09. Prey For Queens
๐10. Lunatics, Homeowners and Inmates
One thing no one is going to tell me is that this man was not fucking RAPPING. Its very simple, you got some very dope almost lofi sounding loops, with some crisp but not too crunchy drums to build a nice grounded but still gritty atmosphere. Then you have Knowitall talking his shit. What makes it extra dope is his almost rapid flow while still letting the beat breathe. The wordplay, the punchlines all coming together to create stories, for him venting, spreading awareness, and drop gems is truly masterful. This is how you master your voice and style, and just deliver, without any need for switchups, singing or even crazy hooks. This is just back to back game, and stories but also homage to Queens, the good the bad and ugly. I have to run it back a few times because I know I missed a bunch. Throw this on if you've ever yerrrr'd in your life. In rotation.
Project: 8.5/10 || Art: 8/10 - John D.