Billy Davis’ drop brand new album – A FAMILY PORTRAIT

Posted by: operativejp on September 1, 2017

Over the past 12 months, Billy Davis has been introducing himself to new fans with his exciting blend of hip-hop/RnB. With support from around the world, the talented producer and band leader has stamped himself as a unique talent on the Australian musical landscape.

Today, he shares his debut album, A Family Portrait, with the world, a record of heavy importance to the Melbourne-based artist. Dedicating the project to his mother and his late-father (who passed away when Billy was just 3), the family concept also touches on the musical family he has shaped. Of this, Davis says; ‘Not really knowing what a regular family was, being an only child with just a mum it was crazy that with this project I was able to find and build a family of my own.’

Featuring the recently released Jace XL collaboration ‘Postcards’ (stream here) and standout singles ‘No Longer Lovers’ and ‘Goldfish’ (featuring Denzel Curry), the album delves into Davis and collaborator Tentendo’s incredible grasp of production which has grown quickly dramatically since their connection began. Enlisting a number of other Melbourne-based talented artists (including members of his live band the Good Lords), the result is 14 tracks of positive, joyful hip-hop, marking Billy Davis as a breath of fresh air on the Australian music scene.

TRACKLIST
1. Intro 2. Golden 3. Goldfish (feat. Denzel Curry) 4. No Longer Lovers 5. Ball and Chain
6. Postcard (feat. Jace XL) 7. Esau 8. Earthquakes 9. Used Goods 10. I Don’t Care
11. Not Polite 12. Front Porch (feat. Hvncoq) 13. Rocking Chair (feat. Jace XL & Cazeaux OSLO) 14. Jacob (feat. Mrs Davis)

Tour Dates
6/9 – BIGSOUND // The Brightside (Brisbane)
7/9 – BIGSOUND // Ric’s Big Backyard (Brisbane)
4/11 – A Family Portrait Album Launch // Max Watts (Melbourne)
19/11 – Strawberry Fields // Tocumwal (NSW)
5/12 – Noname Support // The Triffid (Brisbane)
6/12 – Noname Support // Metro Theatre (Sydney)
10/12 – Noname Support // 170 Russell (Melbourne)
11/12 – Noname Support // 170 Russell (Melbourne)
30/12 – Lost Paradise // Glenworth Valley (NSW)
31/12 – NYE On the Hill // Krowera (VIC)

— PRAISE FOR BILLY DAVIS —

‘producing a funkadelic hybrid of soul and hip-hop that is wholly of the here and now’
High Snobiety

‘a very smooth genre-bending musical experience
HYPEBEAST

‘Billy Davis is a hidden gem, the kind of funk, jazz, electronic and hip-hop is really unlike any combination of genres we’ve heard’
Hilly Dilly

‘hybrid of musical genres that’s easy on the ear and will leave a warm feeling in your heart.’
Indie Shuffle

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