NYC-based rapper Knowitall and producer Bop Phrases proudly unveil their new collaborative album, Welfare Island, accessible now on all streaming platforms. The challenge attracts inspiration from one in every of Roosevelt Island’s former names, utilizing it as a metaphor for the stark contrasts Knowitall noticed rising up in Queens—near alternative, but distanced from it.
Identified for his intricate, sample-based manufacturing, bop phrases crafts a vivid, textured sonic panorama that underscores Knowitall’s uncooked, reflective lyricism. Welfare Island flows between mellow, meditative moods and gritty, high-intensity tracks—showcasing a seamless mix of private narrative and NYC realism.
As a rising voice within the underground rap scene, Knowitall has earned co-signs from key tastemakers and continues his inventive ascent with this deeply private challenge. Followers of artists like Roc Marciano and the late Ka will discover acquainted resonance within the album’s poetic depth and sonic richness.