As you may have noticed, I’ve not stopped singing this guy’s praises over the last 48 hours. This song was the catalyst of it all, and the video is another artistic triumph for Bishop.

Fittingly dark, the video does everything a lyrical track should: it follows the sombre storytelling lyrics, as opposed to trying to force out a seperate, additional theme. The cinematography is superb too, with the shaky, grainy camera adding a level of realism, developing the viewer’s connection with the video. All simple things, but combine to great effect here to enhance the audio.

Must-watch video, must-download audio. What more can you ask for? Maybe the entire album for free?

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Whilst the Bishop fans amongst us eagerly anticipate The Shawshank Redemption, he drops off this track set to be on that very mixtape. It’s a good track, boasts a Dr. Dre production, and has a great, alternative-style hook from The New Royales’ Liz Rodrigues.

I’m really beginning to appreciate Lamont as a lyricist. He tells a great story throughout, and has to be up there with the better storytelling rappers around today. Some fans may be put off after the first verse, which doesn’t seem as emotive as the previous drop, but the verses that follow are nothing short of brilliant. Bishop turns the track on its head, taking the track in a darker, more introspective direction that sets this apart as a gripping piece of hip-hop. It’s a testament to a rapper when he gives a beat two different feels (1st verse: generic, 2nd-3rd: dark and eerie) without any adjustments in the beat itself.

Bishop Lamont-Rain ft. Liz Rodrigues

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