William J. Sullivan and Doseone Drop Brutal Precision with Victim’s Victim
The seldom predictable yet invariably genius work of Los Angeles-based producer William J. Sullivan has been one of those rare musical discoveries that remind me why I (mostly) love what I do. Having had the privilege of covering his last two singles, Good Fences Make Good Neighbors and Hit Yo Phone, I’m now honoured to turn my attention to his latest release, Victim’s Victim.
Teaming up with legendary rapper, poet, and visual artist Doseone, the pair deliver a punishing burst of sound that feels more like a shock to the system than your average listening experience. Buzzing synths set the stage, before bass-heavy percussive swells and Doseone's scratchy vocals hit with brute force.
Concise yet deeply resonant, William says that he's glad the "brutal" track is, for want of a better word, simple. "I'm glad it's so sparse in hindsight, as Dose really went off on this one," he says. "I knew he was going to bring it, but I didn't expect all of that!"
With influences as varied as Prince, Slayer, Aesop Rock, and Squarepusher, it’s no wonder Sullivan’s sound refuses to sit neatly in any box. And that, frankly, is why we love his work!
