Billy Woods’ Golliwog: Horrorcore Masterpiece for A24 Fans

Billy Woods’ *Golliwog* is a Descent into Psychological Horror

Billy Woods ⁢consistently‌ delivers ‌complex and critically acclaimed work. His solo albums, including Hiding Places (2015) and Maps (2017), and⁤ his collaborations wiht Elucid as Armand hammer have established him as a ​vital voice in contemporary music. Though, his 2023 album, golliwog, marks a significant⁤ shift toward darker and more unsettling territory.

Golliwog distinguishes itself from traditional horrorcore. Artists like the Geto Boys, Gravediggaz, and Insane Clown Posse often employ slasher film tropes ⁣and shock value. Woods, instead, creates an atmosphere more akin to the psychological⁢ horror films produced by A24 ‍than the jump-scare driven style of Blumhouse Productions.

The album opens with⁣ “Jumpscare,” beginning​ with ​the sound of a ⁢film reel and‌ a music box, immediately setting a disquieting tone. The track features the line: “Ragdoll playing dead. Ragdoll playing dead.”

Golliwog is available on Bandcamp: https://billywoods.bandcamp.com/album/golliwog

Armand Hammer’s music ​can be found here: https://armandhammer.bandcamp.com/