You think an interview is crazy. Met him in person once at a SXSW show years ago with Privilege (Super Chron Flight Bros) and Akir. Had never seen Billy Woods before that point. There wasn't much content about him on the Internet at the time aside from a few interviews posted on websites so I had absolutely no idea who he was other than his voice. Before the show started, there was an artist on stage doing a mic check and checking for volume level. Immediately recognized who it was. I was in awe. I had to confirm by walking up to this emcee who I respected so much. "Yo, are you Billy Woods?" I was like a damn kid. All nervous and shit. He flashed a grin and we spoke a bit about the events at SXSW. Akir was outside along with Privilege at the time waiting for the show to start. Woods then proceeded to come out of nowhere with the Dirtweed EP (prod. by MF Doom). I think he sold it to me for about $5. I lost it years later somewhere in the trunk of my car. Cause you know, Woods sold the shit to me by hand! One of my favorite emcees ever, imagine that! Stunned by the Texas heat and the reality that I ran into Woods, I walked back in the venue with the EP in hand. On the departure Woods yelled out an inquiry. "How'd you know it was me?" I looked back and yelled back, "By your voice!" Billy went in with Privilege and they performed their set. Along with Akir and another artist from their rap collective The Reavers. I felt like a fucking idiot. But it was probably the best SXSW experiences ever. Keep doing your thing Billy!
In their music I imagined them to be about 40, a bit physically broken down, but with just enough energy left in them to be pissed off despite being fundamentally extremely cynical. The fact they can elicit that feeling despite not seeming that way in this interview says a great deal. These are class.
I am a new fan of them after Haram and Today I wrote nothing by Billy Woods. im gonna go back and actually listen to more of them they've been motivating me to truly explore my topics when I write lyrics. All love❤❤❤
I's day that its just a persona that he adapted as an artist. MF Doom also hides his face but literally wears a mask, another good example is Mach-Hommy who always covers the lower half of his face with a bandana, most notably with a Haiti flag.I also personally think that all these artists i mentioned are more interested in having a fan base of people who really listen and love their music as opposed to getting fame and recognition from the public media, and that is hence why they refrain from it and never loose focus on their real mission, which is to make real hip hop and deliver great content to their fewer but really loyal fans.
he talks about it in his interview on open mike eagles podcast secret skin. originally it was because he had moved from dc to ny and it was somewhat of a bad situation to where he thought it could be a problem if someone recognized him. theres more to it but thats what i remember from the interview
@@redgenerall28 yeah it seems like woods straight up embraces the anti fame thing. He probably doesn't want people to care about how he looks its all about the music he doesn't want people recognizing him and shit like that. I also noticed he barely does interviews and when he does he does them with obscure channels which I think is kinda cool lol I think the biggest channel hes chose to do an interview is the one with Anthony Fantano
It's not ironic, Armie Hammer's granddad was an oil tycoon called Armand Hammer, and Billy and Elucid partially took the name for their collab from him, but also cos it works on multiple levels - an arm and a hammer is a symbol of socialism/communism, and Billy is from a Marxist background politically; Arm & Hammer baking soda is often cut with crack when cooking it; hammer is also slang for gun, etc. etc.
Billy woods sounds like an elitist feminine art gallery owner in manhattan when he talks. Also in his demeanor. Whyte suburban kids love that..makes them feel safe.
It's so weird seeing an interview with Billy Woods
You think an interview is crazy. Met him in person once at a SXSW show years ago with Privilege (Super Chron Flight Bros) and Akir. Had never seen Billy Woods before that point. There wasn't much content about him on the Internet at the time aside from a few interviews posted on websites so I had absolutely no idea who he was other than his voice.
Before the show started, there was an artist on stage doing a mic check and checking for volume level. Immediately recognized who it was. I was in awe. I had to confirm by walking up to this emcee who I respected so much. "Yo, are you Billy Woods?" I was like a damn kid. All nervous and shit.
He flashed a grin and we spoke a bit about the events at SXSW. Akir was outside along with Privilege at the time waiting for the show to start. Woods then proceeded to come out of nowhere with the Dirtweed EP (prod. by MF Doom). I think he sold it to me for about $5. I lost it years later somewhere in the trunk of my car. Cause you know, Woods sold the shit to me by hand! One of my favorite emcees ever, imagine that!
Stunned by the Texas heat and the reality that I ran into Woods, I walked back in the venue with the EP in hand. On the departure Woods yelled out an inquiry. "How'd you know it was me?" I looked back and yelled back, "By your voice!"
Billy went in with Privilege and they performed their set. Along with Akir and another artist from their rap collective The Reavers.
I felt like a fucking idiot. But it was probably the best SXSW experiences ever.
Keep doing your thing Billy!
Sid Stanley I think he might’ve based an aspect of Trivial Pursuit about you lmao
@@rojoe802 (i'll take the Lamb Chops)
@@rojoe802 again
@@justsid I forgot white people are born cops
woods is literally the god-king mc. and it's cool to see elucid behind the veil
Earl sweatshirt and billy woods collab would b insane
We got it with Armand Hammer!
Check out the album Shrines, I think there's a surprise for you.
Hey it’s in the album
Armand hammer
Falling Out The Sky
Armand Hammer are my favorite hip-hop duo of all time. Fuckin' GOATs
In their music I imagined them to be about 40, a bit physically broken down, but with just enough energy left in them to be pissed off despite being fundamentally extremely cynical. The fact they can elicit that feeling despite not seeming that way in this interview says a great deal. These are class.
Why is that a good thing?
Kinda expected Billy to be shouting like David Lynch.
I like that you asked about some rap songs because i heard a lot of what i really like about billy woods in that project
I am a new fan of them after Haram and Today I wrote nothing by Billy Woods. im gonna go back and actually listen to more of them they've been motivating me to truly explore my topics when I write lyrics. All love❤❤❤
"i was standin right there!!'
Best rappers alive and living
They shout out earl sweatshirt, awesome
Earl just shouted Billy out when he was talking with his Mom at MOCA ( Dey gone work)
@@trippywicks5532 Nice prediction
.... They putting work for the game. Much respect Salute
Love u guys keep making rap exciting
Really dope interview!
5:18
never change woods, for the best of it.
i'm new to backwoodz i have to ask, why does billy woods always seem to hide his face in his videos, and well, this interview?
I's day that its just a persona that he adapted as an artist.
MF Doom also hides his face but literally wears a mask, another good example is Mach-Hommy who always covers the lower half
of his face with a bandana, most notably with a Haiti flag.I also personally think that all these artists i mentioned are more interested
in having a fan base of people who really listen and love their music as opposed to getting fame and recognition from the public media, and that is hence
why they refrain from it and never loose focus on their real mission, which is to make real hip hop and deliver great content to their fewer but really loyal fans.
I think that's kinda anti fame thing. Like his music is not for everyone for obvious reasons so there's no point to put your face on the screen.
he talks about it in his interview on open mike eagles podcast secret skin. originally it was because he had moved from dc to ny and it was somewhat of a bad situation to where he thought it could be a problem if someone recognized him. theres more to it but thats what i remember from the interview
@@redgenerall28 yeah it seems like woods straight up embraces the anti fame thing. He probably doesn't want people to care about how he looks its all about the music he doesn't want people recognizing him and shit like that. I also noticed he barely does interviews and when he does he does them with obscure channels which I think is kinda cool lol I think the biggest channel hes chose to do an interview is the one with Anthony Fantano
Can someone shoot me the info why billy is always blurred?
Shouldn't be that hard to figure out, or straight up here don't give a fuck
3:27 song ????? (Pls)
‘If You Say So,’ off ELUCID’s ‘Save Yourself.’ It’s a song he often plays in NY and around to address ongoing displacement/gentrification.
*Listen to the work of my brother FEELFOUND, he really needs support, he is trying. 💯*
Hell Yeah
this was well done
Ironically Armie Hammer's full name is Armand Hammer
It's not ironic, Armie Hammer's granddad was an oil tycoon called Armand Hammer, and Billy and Elucid partially took the name for their collab from him, but also cos it works on multiple levels - an arm and a hammer is a symbol of socialism/communism, and Billy is from a Marxist background politically; Arm & Hammer baking soda is often cut with crack when cooking it; hammer is also slang for gun, etc. etc.
Is Billy woods mach without mask?
No
Where are the elucid questions?
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Yeeeeee
lmao "(three white dudes)" we knew XD
liked the questions tho, good interview lol
The illest in the game
Billy woods sounds like an elitist feminine art gallery owner in manhattan when he talks. Also in his demeanor.
Whyte suburban kids love that..makes them feel safe.
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