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Ill In The Ville Vol. 1 by Jeff Bilbrey
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Utilizing his mix of clever lyricism and unique style of delivery, emerging artist Bill Breeze is poised to make a sizeable splash into the Nashville hip hop scene. Breeze’s debut mixtape Ill in the Ville: Vol. 1 would be considered an ambitious effort for any artist, and with his first release the rapper has set the bar high for his career. Ill in the Ville: Vol. 1 differs from mixtapes released by most hip hop artists in that it is more than a grouping of random songs. Instead Bill Breeze is trying his hand at the concept album, and with all his chips in the pot Breeze is holding full house.
Ill in the Ville: Vol. 1 was inspired by Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill films. Revolving around the themes of love and revenge the mixtape’s hero is portrayed through the eyes of Bill, who was considered the antagonist in the films. This time around Bill Breeze envelopes himself in the persona of Bill and sets out to take the listener on a journey. The concept is realized through a series of songs and spoken word showing the character Bill in a new light while relaying a message personal to Breeze. As the album develops to the climax, it becomes evident that Bill Breeze has become the character Bill, and the listener understands how love and revenge have played a role in developing one facet of the artist Bill Breeze.
Thematic elements from the films, such as sound clips, are used to further relay the concept of the album and aides in creating one cohesive piece. Although the idea of a concept album is that it is best when listened in its entirety, the individual tracks from Ill in the Ville: Vol. 1 can easily stand alone as great singles. One aspect that sets this mixtape apart from others is Breeze’s successful use of spoken word. Throughout the album are excerpts of Breeze’s slightly unconventional take on the love poem. This not only breaks up the album and serves transitional purposes, but introduces the listener to another side of Bill Breeze’s creative process. The buzz about Ill in the Ville: Vol. 1 has already started, and with the release date set at June 2011 hip hop is soon to be introduced to its newest rising star.
Although Ill in the Ville: Vol. 1 is Bill Breeze’s first release, he has been involved in hip hop for quite some time. Breeze recalls the moment in which he decided to pursue a career as a hip hop artist. In 2004 he…[continue reading]
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