Michael O’Neill discovers a breathtaking sonic assault from the anarchist rapper
A breathtaking sonic assault, Brush Strokes is the first in a long line of releases by Jody Bigfoot, who is building on the momentum generated by 2020’s Duszt project, after a Covid-imposed hiatus forced him to hit pause.
Brush Strokes finds Jody collaborating with the iconic local sonic craftsman John Dole, whose deft touch brings these tracks a brilliant, deep and intricate sound which galvanises Jody to put the world to rights across three sprawling, kinetic, enthralling tracks. The way in which his bars weave around the anxious and tense melodies of Brken makes it clear: it’s a match made in heaven, and a brilliant start to what will likely be a pivotal year for Jody Bigfoot.