Hailing from Brampton, Ontario,
Van Hill has had a productive year releasing an array of successful singles and music videos. Some of which has even caught the attention of upcoming Hip Hop collective
Smashmouth Entertainment. With a growing buzz, his first full length release
Naked Museum is a strong display of his progression.
With more interesting arrangements, song structures, lyrical content, and overall beat selection it's clear
Van Hill's music going into the right direction. The rich ethereal sounds contrast well with his aggressive dark vocals painting a vivid image of life in the city. Lyrically the subject matter has become more introspective, with tracks like "Alone/The Walk II" and "Dirty Money"
Van Hill discusses his personal struggles and how things change for better or for worse during life on the come up. There's also a real underlying message explaining his path through the trial and errors, while attempting to follow through to his original vision. Nevertheless, the most impressive and distinct characteristic about
Naked Museum, is
Van Hill's ability to hold down a track on his own. Without a single feature on the album, the young rapper exhibits his poise in the pocket and dynamic songwriting. Thriving in the dark and grungy sound
Van Hill's future continues to look bright. Be sure to show some support in the comment section below.
Coming off the release of his debut project Naked Museum, Van Hill provides visuals for his hard hitting track "Gorillas Everywhere". Directed by Jay Wills, the video depicts Van Hill and his crew smoking and posing in a vacant parking lot at night. As the track breakdowns down, the scene switches up to an industrial landscape during the day.
The two locations and scenes contrast as if Van Hill is making a reference to the music industry. For Example, when experiencing success, the people around an artist or "Gorillas" as Van Hill states can be very black and white or night and day. Either they're genuinely loyal or trying to extort, theres no middle ground. Also, it is clear that Van Hill and his crew are together, however most scenes of the video are shot of Van Hill alone, perhaps illustrating some distance between him and his closest confidants as well as expressing his confidence as an independent artist.
Whether it's alone or with a crew, Van Hill has proven he has the creativity and vision to take his music to the next level. Have your own opinion on the concept of the video? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below. 