1: Spongebob (3:52) 2: Steak Knives (1:29) 3: Checkpoints (3:13) 4: Spider Hole (3:41) 5: Houthi (2:44) 6: A Day In A Week In A Year (5:05) 7: Bedtime (2:15) 8: Crawlspace (3:46) 9: Speak Gently (4:54) 10: Toothy (2:17) 11: Bigfakelaugh (3:49) 12: Red Dust (3:24)
Description:
Runningtime: 00:00:00, Engineer: Steel Tipped Dove, Mastered By: Willie Green (4), Mixed By: Kenny Segal, Photography By: Romain Meffre, Photography By: Yves Marchand, Producer: Kenny Segal, Written-By: Billy Woods, Guitar: Ryan Crosby, Guitar: Ryan Crosby, Featuring: MOTHERMARY, Lyrics By [Additional], Producer [Additional]: Marcella Elyse Winn, Co-producer: Blockhead, Featuring: Elucid, Featuring: Self Jupiter, Labelcode(s) BWZ 755, Mastered At The GreenHouse Recording Co., Manufactured By The ADS Group
"Hiding Places" is a CD release that unites the dense, literary lyricism of billy woods with the atmospheric, detail-rich production of Kenny Segal, released by independent label Backwoodz Studioz. Across the album, claustrophobic, noir-like storytelling meets dusty drums, eerie samples and subtle melodic fragments to create a deeply immersive listening experience that rewards repeated plays. The tracks shift between introspective, almost whispered confessions and sharply observed social commentary, all wrapped in an off-kilter, underground hip-hop aesthetic that feels both raw and meticulously crafted. The result is a cohesive, conceptual work that plays less like a loose collection of songs and more like a psychological city map full of hidden corners, memories and unresolved tensions.
Artist bio: billy woods is known in the independent hip-hop world for his complex writing, layered metaphors and a discography shaped by politically and personally charged albums on the fringes of the mainstream. His work has earned him a dedicated following among listeners who value dense, book-like rap and left-field production. Kenny Segal has built a reputation as a versatile producer rooted in experimental hip-hop and beat culture, recognized for his textural approach, subtle musicality and ability to give each collaborative project a distinct sonic identity. Together, they have become a reference point for contemporary underground rap that dares to be challenging and cinematic.
Backwoodz Studioz is a long-running independent label focused on adventurous hip-hop that prioritizes artistic vision over commercial formulas. Known for carefully curated releases, cohesive album concepts and strong attention to physical editions, the label has become a home for boundary-pushing rappers and producers operating outside the mainstream. With "Hiding Places," Backwoodz Studioz underlines its reputation for releasing forward-thinking, narrative-driven rap projects that stand the test of time. This CD edition is aimed at listeners who appreciate immersive albums, nuanced lyrics and production that reveals new details with every spin.
