Detroit’s Valid and Stretch Money have delivered their highly anticipated joint album Bill & Isiah. Preceded by an intensive roll-out that found them hitting fans with track after track of diverse, vivid sounds that kept them on their toes, they come through with the finished product now in Bill & Isiah, and does it ever impress. Across 11 concise yet detailed songs, they further prove that they are a duo to be reckoned with not just within Detroit, but on a wider scale as well.
There are many potent moments that draw the listener into Bill & Isiah’s tasteful and retro-futuristic soundscape, beginning at the gate with the opener “89′ Cadillacs”. The track demonstrates the artists’ focus and dedication to the record’s themes early on, showing their integrity as songwriters and emcees. Bolstered by strong flows, engaging rhyme patterns, and vibrant production, “89′ Cadillacs” is a standout near to the start of the tracklist.
Then there’s the funky, velvety “Revenge”, which drips with swagger and style. Melodious, 80’s-influenced moods continue onto “Sentimental”, the well received single from the record, and show up again at numerous points throughout Bill & Isiah. However, the album does not lack in hard-hitting, lyrically-focused moments either, with tracks like “Game Film” and “Commentate” showcasing both rappers’ venomous pens. Closer “Like This” brings in a classic Detroit sound, with rolling bass and bouncy percussion that recalls the hallmarks many of us love about Motor City hip-hop. It’s a potent mixture of styles and sonics that makes Bill & Isiah stand on its own and finds both rappers bringing their full effort alongside a talented cast of producers and collaborators.
Detroit legend Stretch Money links with Valid on the full-length LP Bill & Isiah, overseen by platinum- credited Grammy-Award Winning DJ Head formerly of Shady Records/ Interscope. Although this is a concept album with a theme throughout, the album is far from a gimmick. Valid and Stretch Money honed in on exactly where they are in their careers and personal lives while adopting the Detroit Bad Boys persona. Give Bill & Isiah a listen below and further familiarize yourself with Detroit heavyweights Valid and Stretch Money.
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