Billy Got Waves

Edinburgh-born Billy Got Waves began his musical journey at 12, quickly making waves in Scotland’s alternative rap scene. His 2018 debut Kill Billy earned the 2019 IMA Award for Best Scottish Album, establishing him as a unique voice in hip-hop.

In 2020, Billy collaborated with <a href="spotify:artist:5md3qSXO7cZirgp5eY5VGP" data-name="Joell">Joell</a> on &#64;<a href="spotify:album:5fa37kYTBT0qc6EWFJjTwQ" data-name="Wish You Well">Wish You Well</a>, a futuristic alternative trap EP that garnered over a million Spotify streams. This success set the stage for his most ambitious work: the &#64;<a href="spotify:album:34y7hkit1b88J3ZVgOh40z" data-name="Rocket Boy">Rocket Boy</a> trilogy. Created with producers <a href="spotify:artist:4rXs0jNPJEbDJlIItr3r6S" data-name="Baygee">Baygee</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:0Akz4zScvHzgDHt5lDByTT" data-name="S-Type">S-Type</a> , the trilogy explores themes of addiction, growth, and redemption, divided into “Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.”

Rocket Boy 1/3 confronts addiction with raw introspection in tracks like &#64;<a href="spotify:track:2jXpLPILsFbOZoNGOfcUw2" data-name="Poison">Poison</a> and <a href="spotify:track:5pEE9ayEu4VkCu2AeN5Rj7" data-name="Low / Angels">Low / Angels</a> .

2/3 explores emotional turmoil with tracks like Jean Paul Gaultier and <a href="spotify:track:0Vvs6qkaGeo7KblHALZJZM" data-name="Slow / 10&#39;s &amp; 9&#39;s">Slow / 10&#39;s &amp; 9&#39;s</a>.

3/3 culminates in love and transformation with <a href="spotify:track:7j44UEAw5zAfmxpvE4pcOz" data-name="With You">With You</a>.

The trilogy features powerful vocal contributions, including Alloysious Massaquoi of <a href="spotify:artist:5mZC7ndY6oGMxJentRwsuV" data-name="Young Fathers">Young Fathers</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:24wwHWtLATOn47GVsPjtQm" data-name="Rav Steelo">Rav Steelo</a> with impeccable bars, <a href="spotify:artist:4dpL6PzaCCpEekHtTHu3CN" data-name="Shaqdi">Shaqdi</a> creating an ethereal atmosphere, and producer <a href="spotify:artist:4rXs0jNPJEbDJlIItr3r6S" data-name="Baygee">Baygee</a> adding his signature vocals.

Billy also ventured into drum-and-bass with &#64;<a href="spotify:track:0Ebfrswm3xjjqlyYFxMEFj" data-name="Elixir">Elixir</a> a 2023 collaboration with <a href="spotify:artist:1xlnNlzIKpl7Yc5Xto4Xxg" data-name="Refracta">Refracta</a>, released via UKF’s Pilot Records. Additionally, his collaboration with <a href="spotify:artist:0DHmvSe6IIi2BwX1nuP0Y1" data-name="Tzusan">Tzusan</a> , <a href="spotify:track:3mDLOhKcIqplEp4GDT8kUH" data-name="The Girl With The Dragonfly Tattoo">The Girl With The Dragonfly Tattoo</a>, showcases his ability to blend genres seamlessly.

Billy continues to evolve, combining introspective lyricism with innovative sound, securing his place as one of Scotland’s most exciting artists.