William Weyes

William Weyes is not what hip-hop typically looks like, nor is he from where hip-hop typically comes from. Despite this, he has an innate sense of what hip-hop should sound like, what it should feel like — a lyrical transcription of reality, driven by emotion and experience. These instincts have garnered Will the respect of collaborators such as RiFF RAFF, D-Roc of the Ying Yang Twins, and Hardo and opening spots for the likes of Chief Keef, K Camp, and the Ying Yang Twins. Fusing raw lyrics and the meticulous production of Pittsburgh’s Big Jerm (Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller). Booming trap-beats provide a strong undercurrent for Weyes’ rapid-fire rhymes, while ambient and chilled-out synth textures create atmosphere and depth. If the true source of hip-hop is having something to say and the desire to say it, then Weyes’ ascent is nothing to be surprised about.