ric wilson & terrace martin: they call me disco
Francisco Espregueira
The collaboration between Chicago growing rap star Ric Wilson and the almighty, awarded and critically praised L.A. producer Terrace Martin is one of the freshest projects coming out from the hip hop realm. They Call Me Disco dropped earlier this month on Free Disco/Sounds of Crenshaw/EMPIRE and is a lively, groovy, warm affair, perfect to score the summer breezes around the corner.
Coming from three crucial EP's (Soul Bounce, Negrow Disco and BANBA) Wilson’s lyrics come from his colloquial approach to writing, and the way he sets his songs against the backdrop of his hometown Chicago. The production from Martin is one of the most recognizable and celebrated on the game, leaing particularly to disco textures on this record. They Call Me Disco showcases Wilson’s stunning growth, and by conspiring with Martin, a Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with Kendrick Lamar, Kamasi Washington, Snoop Dogg, and other A-listers, he’s created an album that signals a readiness to leap into future possibilities. Heat waves coming in.