Billy Woods (rapper)
| Billy Woods | |
|---|---|
| Born | Washington DC, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres |
Alternative hip hop Political hip hop Underground hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Backwoodz Studioz |
| Associated acts | Armand Hammer, Elucid, Super Chron Flight Brothers, Priviledge, Blockhead, Vordul Mega |
| Website | Billy Woods on Facebook |
Billy Woods is an American alternative hip hop artist from New York City. He is the founder of the record label Backwoodz Studioz.[1][2][3][4][5] He is one half of the duo Armand Hammer.[6] He released History Will Absolve Me in 2012.[7] Dour Candy, his solo album entirely produced by Blockhead, was released in 2013.[8][9]
Discography
Solo studio albums
- Camouflage (2003)
- The Chalice (2004)
- History Will Absolve Me (2012)
- Dour Candy (2013)
- Today, I Wrote Nothing (2015)
- Known Unknowns (2017)
The Reavers
- Terror Firma (2005)
Super Chron Flight Brothers
- Emergency Powers: The World Tour (2007)
- Indonesia (2009)
- Cape Verde (2010)
- Race Music (2013)
- Furtive Movements (2014)
Compilation albums
- Cowardly Threats & Hideous Cruelty (2011)
Mixtapes
- New York Times (2006) (The Reavers)
- Deleted Scenes (2009) (Super Chron Flight Brothers)
- Half Measures (2013) (Armand Hammer)
EPs
- Furtive Movements (2014) (Armand Hammer)
Singles
- "Slums / America / Dusted" (2005) (The Reavers)
- "Shadows" (2006) (The Reavers)
- "Dirtweed" (2007) (Super Chron Flight Brothers)
Guest appearances
- Invizzibl Men - "52 Lashings" from The Unveiling (2008)
- Vordul Mega - "Opium Scripts", "Air Battery", "Keep Livin'" and "Imani" from Megagraphitti (2008)
- Teleseen - "Chikurubi" and "Whiteworst" from Fear of the Forest (2009)
- A.M. Breakups - "Forms" and "Chapter 2" from The Cant Resurrection (2011)
- Cult Favorite - "Omega3" from For Madmen Only (2013)
- L'Orange - "The End" from The Orchid Days (2014)
- L'Orange - "Stop Growing" from After the Flowers (2015)
- Pawcut - "Vulture's Picnic" from Maverick (2015)
References
- ↑ Lipez, Zachary (June 28, 2013). "Billy Woods and Blockhead's Collaborative Album, 'Dour Candy,' is an Invigorating Hangover". Noisey.
- ↑ Paine, Jack (May 15, 2013). "Billy Woods & Blockhead Announce "Dour Candy" Album". HipHopDX.
- ↑ Fullerton, Jason (July 3, 2013). "Interview: Billy Woods on his new LP with Blockhead, breaks down his musical influences and much more". New Noise Magazine.
- ↑ Sullivan, Matt (April 20, 2012). "History Will Absolve Me by billy woods". Impose Magazine.
- ↑ Patrin, Nate (August 14, 2013). "Billy Woods: Dour Candy". Pitchfork Media.
- ↑ Mlynar, Phillip (December 5, 2013). "The 10 Best New York City Rap Albums of 2013". The Village Voice.
- ↑ Bozzer, Mark (April 10, 2012). "Billy Woods - History Will Absolve Me". Exclaim!.
- ↑ Ellison, Kyle (August 21, 2013). "Champion Sound #14: Ka, Starlito, Billy Woods". Drowned in Sound.
- ↑ Kangas, Chaz (June 24, 2013). "Let's Take a Look at Some of the Great Hip-Hop Being Overshadowed This Year By Ye and Jay". The Village Voice.
External links
- BackwoodzStudioz.com
- Billy Woods discography at Discogs
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