NOW THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE is undoubtedly the sequel of the year! One I didn’t expect we would get but one that has got me more hyped than any other!
I still remember the buzz of the first album, it’s the album that got me addicted with all three men combined with this project and now they are back to capture the lightning in the bottle for the second time and they do it effortlessly! Let’s go!
This is the brand-new powerhouse project between the trio of
-Kil the Artist/DeevoDaGenius and Bluehillbill! The three of them return with features such as
-Al Divino
-Conway The Machine.
Those two names are all you’ve ever needed to dominate the record and across this 41 minutes we hear an elevation and maturity of what made the first album so critically revered!
Firstly, I want to re visit the topic of ‘chemistry’ for these three and the main reason I hold the debut one in such high regard!
This trio don’t just work together, they THRIVE off each other! It’s the closest we will hear of magic in this underground landscape. The natural harmony between Bluehillbill and Kil the Artist is something that needs to be studied. The way they throw the verses back and forth from each other! The fact they unite their big personalities into one effort (as if they share a single mind) is ridiculous.
They share such a brotherly relationship that it feels like twins. They aren’t just merely collaborating they are sharing SOULS! Utilising each other’s strengths and feeding off it! From their eccentric performances to their sharp lyricism and smooth & efficient flows and pen manipulation!, everything they do is the definition of NEXT LEVEL!
From BlueHill’s ability to rap with a velvet tinge to it, as if his words can bend and stretch across the instrumentals like rubber! The way he’s able to twist and add complicated bar structures that roll off the tongue like a knife through butter makes him one of the most standout artists we’ve heard in the last few years!
To Kil’s powerful verses, the way he’s able to grab the attention of the listener with his incredible charisma, captivating wordplay, and theatrical approach to his flow, he’s the type to take over the room as soon as he walks in!
From the moment he enters the track, the culture goes silent as they know he’s about to drop fire— a man that you wouldn’t think would have an equal, and that’s the beauty of this pairing!
All this makes it even more impressive that they are able to rap alongside two of the strongest names in the industry—Al Divino &Conway The Machine— and they make it look effortless! (Which is not something everyone can say) and further solidifies their grandeur as a duo!
Now, of course, in speaking great lengths into the actions and skills of the two MC’s but there is a certain and rather important third member of this trinity that not only helps bring life into this album but has contributed to some of the best production we’ve heard in 2025, period. A man who has broken every boundary and risen to the top of the underground with his mastery of big sounds and soulful atmosphere, and that man is
DEEVODAGENIUS
Across these 13 tracks, we hear bigger, bolder, and more crisp instrumentals than on the first. To me, this one feels like the ‘older brother’ of the two projects. The first represents the younger sibling who is still in their naive carefree mentality where there’s bright colours on every corner, funky/groovy & lively sounds to move your body to, and waltz through life absolutely oblivious to the reality of the world.
But this one feels a lot more grounded, heavier, and more surreal in execution. Across this tape, we hear the darker side of the family coming together and, in turn, Deevo utilising grittier and more powerful tones that are bound to leave a lasting taste in your brain and soul.
I will say this! I love the subtle hints at Christmas that runs throughout this record! You hear the samples used in the 2 home alone movies ripped throughout as well as some light jazz pianos that let you know that Christmas is in the heart of Deevo, just not making it at the forefront ‘like the sonic equivalent of Die Hard’ the non Christmas, Christmas movie!
As usual (just as the first) this album contains an epic intro that feels like your listening to a trailer. Distorted choir vocals, heavy piano and a variety of vocal snippets that truly give off a cinematic approach!
From there we have the unrivalled ability of Deevo and his mastery of techniques. From heavy Jazz influences to some of the dopest boom Bap tracks you’ve heard in a minute!
Deevo is putting his hand deep into the musical cookie jar. Pulling out any and all influences to embrace and turn into a masterpiece of a track!
If I had to choose a favourite instrumental, I’d have to say -CHARLIE BROWN I can’t help it this beat is so fucking filthy that you’d be left snoopy at the sound of it!
Across this track we have those heavy, distorted chord progressions in that ridiculous minimal loop!
Accompanied by those plucked bass strings and bare boned drum beats that all comes together for one of the most stripped back but unforgettable songs on the tape!
another modern day classic by the trio. I don’t remember the last time I heard a trio group, let alone any as solid as these three. I can tell you one thing though, when it’s all said and done these tapes will go down in history as some of the best the underground has ever released!
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