Mineral Rock EP ‘ is slightly a couple of months old, but one thing is for sure. So, it is still among the hottest independent Ghanaian projects published this year. The record surpassed a million streams on Africa’s premier music platform Boomplay.
Also, handing Billy Affou, better known as Slut Boy Billy, his biggest industry milestone to date. Aside from what many believe, the unconventional style of the Italian-born American-Ghanaian rapper is growing on listeners by the bucketload.
His debut EP has been a revelation, drawing a surprising number of everyday music streamers. His way with its two-track offerings: ‘Killer’ and ‘My Life Like a Movie.’ He made it possible with its good reception globally.
Outside of local playlists: Daily Rising Ghana and Top Shared, ”Mineral Rock EP” made its way into international charts. But still, you never really know how the crowd will react, so I’m grateful things went just as I had hoped. Shutouts to the fans, family, and friends for making all this possible. Where would I be without their support?!”
The news makes ”Mineral Rock EP” Slut Boy Billy’s most successful project to date, greatly outperforming his debut single, ‘Draco’ (2021) and branding him as an exciting artist to watch.
Released to music stores on March 8, 2023, ”Mineral Rock EP” received praise from some corners of the web for its sonic distinction and loose wordplay. Chensee Beatz produced it and has accompanying music videos for its two songs on YouTube.
Slut Boy Billy Set to Deliver Earworms on Soon-to-Land EP “Mineral Rock”
Ghanaian rapper, Slut Boy Billy readies for the release of his debut EP, “Mineral Rock”. To reinstate his eccentric style among music enthusiasts. But before then, he has a couple of words for the internet trolls.
After dropping one of 2021’s most polarising songs – ‘Draco’ – the Americanized-Italian-Ghanaian actor and emo-punk trap oddball raised in Pittsfield. Massachusetts (01201 Berkshire County) went incognito for a while. Only to resurface when everyone had gotten over the hype with 2022’s ‘Eish’ alongside fellow Ghanaian rapper, AGS Remedy. With that came the promise to be more proactive with his craft.
Also, just three months down the line Slut Boy Billy is keeping to his word. He just announced his upcoming EP, “Mineral Rock” and has hinted at its release somewhere this month. And yes, our ears are perked!
Reaching out to the rising rapper on the phone, he had a couple of words for the internet trolls: “I heard what some internet trolls had to say about my music and it motivated me to go harder than ever.
I own this style. It is original, and I’m sticking to it until it blows my brand out of this world like a meteorite. Love it or hate it: I’m edgy as f**k, no cap! And I high-key know most of these critics are waiting for me to hit my peak before they act all nice.
But I’m not having any of that”. Slut Boy Billy is yet to share any specifics about his upcoming EP. So, with its tracklist, producer(s), actual release date and possible features all still a mystery. That said, “Mineral Rock” will be available on all digital streaming platforms worldwide this month. Anticipate.
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