billy woods x Messiah Music - "Pollo Rico" (Official Video)

The first single and video from billy woods and Messiah Musik’s new album, Church, is “Pollo Rico”, directed by Joseph Mault. Speaking of which, thanks to everyone who supported the fundraiser for his feature film, #StrangeKindess, it got greenlighted! seedandspark.com/fund/strange...
Video by Joseph Mault (@josephmaultiii / www.josephmault.com)
Song produced by Messiah Musik
From the album, CHURCH
Available via BackwoodzStudioz.com NOW as of September 30, 2022
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[@meiriversofborg]

I hope there's nothing but love in paradise 😭😭😭

[@20thCenturyPox]

This run that woods is on is not only something no-one in rap has ever done, it's getting close to something no-one in popular music has ever done. We're now dealing with an artist whose output over the last decade is comparable or greater than the peak years of Charles Mingus, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Prince, Radiohead. At this point perhaps only Miles Davis can be argued to have combined such high quality and longevity. Phenomenal.

[@ckaledin]

This take reads as hyperbole until you think for a sec and realize... damn, he really is on an all-time run! How lucky are we?

[@withnail-and-i]

The rap Zappa

[@nado100]

the run woods has been on since hiding places is insane.

[@robf1557]

@@withnail-and-i this describes it

[@mider-spanman5577]

And it's just crazy how fast he comes out with albums and yet never misses in any of his verses! Even Ka and Freddie Gibbs (two of my favorites) can't claim that.

[@adg_87]

Today, at this moment is the first time I've ever heard of Billy Woods or his music. Please don't think less of me everyone. I realize my life has been missing something and promise to all of his fans that I will make it up.👌🏽

[@christianmartin2814]

this and remorseless some of the best songs ever made goddamn

[@user-fs1lc2cj5s]

You hear All Jokes Aside tho? my god

[@Joshampton12]

I share an exact opinion with you, sir. There's something about Billy Woods on sad/mellow beats

[@jonathanpsimon]

remorseless and smith+cross together is perhaps the greatest end to an album ever made.

[@4242Chucknorris]

Fuck I needed this, so so badly I needed this. Feel like I'm losing a friend a day at the moment with family suffering around me. I don't know where I'd be without Billy's music.

[@kinggeedorah383]

stay strong man

[@user-fs1lc2cj5s]

right there w you man. Just remember to never kill your self because you could miss the next billy woods drop

[@aliasofanalias7448]

Embody the love you want to see bro, it'll all come round. Stay safe

[@4242Chucknorris]

Ahh thank you guys. Peace to you and yours

[@aliasofanalias7448]

@@4242Chucknorris ✌🕊

[@Kay-zv3lr]

there isn’t a wordsmith alive better than this man. he walks alone. earl, elucid, KA, marci, black thought, 3stack, to name a few, but billy woods somehow tops in my book.

[@thevoiceofthelost]

Good names, these guys are in a league all their own, but Woods, Elucid, and Ka are like the father, son, and holy fuckin ghost of rap for me. And the guys taking number 4 and 5 on my top 5 personal favorites are Fly Anakin, and Earl easily. But there's countless others I could name, like Aesop Rock, and Mach Hommy, and Denzel Cury. People say rap's dead, the hell it is, we're in a new golden age man!

[@archol6596]

​@@thevoiceofthelostKa being the holy ghost fits nicely

[@user-ef2og9hl4f]

Akai Solo has to be there!

[@pearlprl]

this is up there amongst woods' most haunting songs

[@4everirrelevant409]

such a heavy first listen. the silky smooth production and rigid dry bars are just immaculate. blessed to be a Billy Woods listener!

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Absolutely... I feel blessed to have a billy woods in my life! And I feel blessed that he and Elucid, two of our best artists, came together to form one of the great acts of all time.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

2 contenders for AOTY now from woods! His batting average is 1.000... one of the GOATs. Among the greatest catalogs in all of music today. Beautiful visuals, as always!

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

Dont sleep on the new roc marci album has well as Freddie Gibbs.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

@@noneofyourbusiness1114 Oh, I'm not sleeping on them at all - or Black Thought, or Nas, or Elucid (I could go on)... That Roc Marci is amazing. Need to hear the Gibbs again... I haven't heard it as much as some of the other incredible projects from this year. Some of the best projects this year are so short they're considered EPs YOD's _Yodney Dangerfield,_ and Tha God Fahim & Jay NiCe's _Bloodspiller._ Best year for new HipHop releases in over 20 years.

[@1mintyboi]

I don't think woods know how to take a break it ain't even been 6 months since the last album. How he drops such good music so consistently is truly a mystery, I suspect mystic powers at play.

[@joemobro]

I thought this today about cats like him, like maybe 30 years from now we find out they were taking performance enhancing drugs that were designed to make u rap 1,000x better than normal 😂😂

[@aliasofanalias7448]

Library of bars and work ethic to put them into songs, very impressive nonetheless

[@kari1303]

@@joemobro lol black people are just amazing man

[@fictitiousfictitious8964]

Could be. Might be playing with that circle

[@jazzyblack1346]

Lost my dad this year, I know he would of been down with this, thank you Woods!

[@alexmears1867]

Love the hook switch from “hope it’s nothing but hoes in paradise” to “hope it’s nothing but love in paradise.” It’s the small stuff like this that makes woods one of the GOATs.

[@veniceismine1]

I think he’s saying “holes in paradise”

[@mortezz1268]

@@veniceismine1 why would he be saying that

[@Zegeebwah]

@@mortezz1268 to hide in like the spider holes

[@junclassic]

Yo word. That subtle change is so glaring. I wait for it on the replays. Genius at work.

[@veniceismine1]

@@mortezz1268 I interpreted it like he wants people in paradise to fall through, to come back down or maybe fall to hell. And it contrasts with the second hook, like he doesn’t know which one he wants. Or he does, but he can’t help himself wanting people back or wanting them to suffer. Either way, it’s a great song and line.

[@sepse7en2]

Damn Woods, two AOTY contenders six months apart? What an amazing run this guy is on, its crazy to hear a living legend do his thing at this level.

[@aliasofanalias7448]

We're seeing the birth of a legend bro it's beautiful

[@simonabbott203]

Billy Woods you straight killing it man. A leading luminary in a world of channel zero false idols and fake heroes. BIG PROPS G

[@Notyourbroseph]

Just say he’s the best, let’s not argue.

[@MrPoka2009]

My nephew just hit me earlier and sent me Paraquat, went through and just listened to the album. and now I'm here. Whole album hard af! 💯

[@JapjotMann]

Such a great album. Amazing piece of work. I wish Woods had so much more exposure but at the same time I take such pride that I’m a fan of his. He’s coming to Toronto October 10th my wife and I are super hyped to see him perform

[@dp9218]

That’s dope! I wanted to go to that show but gonna miss it, enjoy that

[@slimyairbag9023]

So excited for that

[@nnxj6125]

Can't wait for the Toronto show.

[@freenuur]

it seems woods not gonna stop blessing us

[@WhosTrizzy]

Realizing, in real time, that an artist is hitting all time level greatness. The music billy is making… Soul delivering. So cool to witness.

[@aliasofanalias7448]

Killing it

[@noerddanger2687]

Soul delivering. Yeah. Exactly

[@augustoalvarez6766]

The skull-shaped pixelation, damn I also hope there is pollo and fried yucca in paradise

[@Charnsuka]

Billy woods is a prophet. i fw with this man music since 2008. Cheers from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@x3i4n]

Billy woods just feels in another category of rappers man

[@Kay-zv3lr]

that second verse, damn near cried

[@MrKeerQ]

This is so good. Listened to the album back to back, feels like woods has another contender for AOTY against himself. Also, this sample sounds exactly like Moor Mother!

[@brain.in.a.body.]

this whole album is extraordinary- this is the one that hit me immediately and it stuck with me

[@seanjjpaul]

This album 💿 is amazing

[@achronos178]

The talent is Undeniable. Hip Hop is in good hands!

[@michealheffernan548]

Joseph Mault's video direction is 🔥

[@Riceonrice]

This man and few from this crew made my faith in rap come back

[@jedsonny]

2 AOTY contenders in one year. crazy consistency

[@ninjasrose1653]

Jeeeez... woods is relentless!!! And it's a new angle every time. Not your same regurgitated coke raps. Don't get me wrong, I like that stuff. But, it does become old quickly. woods, is lyrically and artistically always pushing the boundaries. I can't believe we got a double Ka drop and a woods drop out of the blue in the same month.

[@trailz520]

amazing music

[@jonsense4937]

I literally heard this song yesterday and i was like this is one of the best songs on this album i wasnt expecting lol.....i like this album more than the other one tbh

[@alexsolli6680]

incredible record that, in classic woods fashion, just keeps giving.

[@bestrolledls4057]

The Finest

[@sweetshoez]

time to buy another album

[@blackoorun5113]

Love u. Thanks, Woods.

[@rhymepoet]

Legendary. Blessed to be part of the journey.

[@urhrashop]

Thank u woods 🥲 thank u so much

[@redkinthaancientmusik2481]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥This brother don’t miss

[@soresoresore]

i still can't believe how good this song is

[@tonyxaj1537]

Wow. I’m so glad this song got video. I was not expecting this at all. Made my day Mr.Woods. Thank you.

[@OloffMusic]

The beat is so simple but so good, song is amazing. His writing is so sad but so enjoyable.

[@purplehairmagoo3579]

Album's fucking heat dawg.

[@juankoen885]

2 incredible timeless projects in a single year His a beast💪🔥

[@aliasofanalias7448]

Straight up listened to this 3 times in a row

[@Clifffields]

man this makes me want to document my life more

[@marlowe677]

no one has ever been this good

[@mikelarry2907]

billy woods is up there, a fucking living legend.

[@kylev938]

yO Woods! Seeing the Easthampton show tn Oct 7th, U already know!! Thanks for coming thru 👊 🔥

[@justsid]

Love the DOOM reference.

[@shaman3069]

Frittos doritos Line flow was implied AF

[@archol6596]

​@@shaman3069"the finest" sample is the DOOM reference, not the cheetos one

[@JD-wy3ih]

Song of the year

[@mihlaligiba]

I hope it's nothing but love in paradise fr

[@AProbablyPostman]

The beeeeeeeat Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@greencontact]

When was listening this time hit 1337, even time knew who was spitting the truth.

[@Lon3Starr]

His lyrics are so hyper-focused it’s insane. I want to write that deep… even deeper.

[@veniceismine1]

This song is magical. I love woods and have since 2012, but this song sounds like his entire body of work, his ethos, in one song. There’s no church in the wild.

[@dez-m]

This song, Frankie, and Schism brought me to tears... EASILY AOTY

[@VerdigrisVotives]

Gave a burned CD-r of The Chalice a spin in like Fall '04. Just knew he'd get to the throne if enough listeners could catch up. Wild it took close to two decades. This whole album builds so organically off the canon... perhaps excusing some SCFB. Intro to woods' now well aged track Holidaze came to mind off first rotation through Church: "Back of the bus, I95, going to meet the man - Home for the holidays, frankincense and haze for the fam".

[@alanazunikoff4249]

Wow, I'm not a huge fan of r&b but this really speaks to me. Thank you Billy Wood and Messiah Musik for this exceptional song

[@harrisonbeller3895]

Woods raises the bar every drop this is by far my favorite song

[@iamamythos]

this gets better with every listen. Insanely good track!

[@royalbillionsmusic]

The house of hunger is life✨️

[@mr._baum]

Incredible.

[@Synthenoid_]

truly a blessing

[@kevstuhh]

this song is incredible

[@sonicdiablo8968]

This is such a brilliant song.

[@ResonHearts695]

🔥🔥 been having the record on repeat nonstop

[@danawestfall8315]

This is straight steel! Thank you Mr. Woods!

[@chicagopete]

incredible work

[@soresoresore]

beautiful song

[@kayumi9684]

Great album love the consistency 🔥

[@fizz2447]

incredible

[@JD-wy3ih]

Song of the year in my opinion

[@vinnieswimsuit7151]

Such a good song

[@royalbillionsmusic]

The greatest

[@rheemali8562]

I lied cause I loved her I never cross my heart showed my face but left when it started to start 😴

[@alskeno9918]

Damn. So good.

[@mbongenimhlanga4263]

crazy beat , crazy bars🔥🔥🔥🔥 this song is perfect flow crazy too🐐

[@soresoresore]

this song is so good man

[@cooloutac]

oh nice there is an official video for this song. Thats whats up!

[@TyRambles]

Remembered hearing him perform this and now it’s out🐐

[@Ink-dt4sp]

WOODS NEVER MISSES

[@alexanderkells2986]

Wild

[@marchalslow9708]

🔥🔥✨✨

[@pim2paul]

so nice

[@billyhowever]

my character arc rolling loud to shakespeare in the park

[@triangleking3213]

Back to back heaters! Also Cossack Wedding into Schism! C’mon now. And how they flip the sample(?) for no hard feelings on Ray’s verse.

[@beezy7974]

🤜🏽🤛🏽 Beautiful album woods

[@kinggeedorah383]

👀

[@jean-baptiste3233]

Merci beaucoup 🙏 Billy Woods

[@mattbogoshian4769]

It seems like the general consensus is Aethiopes > Church. but maaan this album is incredible

[@yungty7321]

Billy woods did it again and I’m here for it this time lol shit 🔥🔥🔥

[@dannypriceandthebloodmoney]

Lost in tha Woods!

[@meechy9166]

billy woods!!!! You blow my damn mind every time!!!! Your lyricism and straight poetry is on some other ish!!!! No one, I mean NO ONE is touching billy's pen game!!! Him and KA possibly the two best writers of all time!!! Love and appreciate everything you do!!! And impeccable prod too by Messiah Music!!! Great prod who gets slept on!!!! Looking forward to this project big time!!!💯💯💯 I mean I look forward to everything billy related, but this gonna be so crazy fr!!!💯💯💯📠📠💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ninjasrose1653]

You're the only person I have seen other than me that Ka and woods are the best two pens. I am waiting for people to catch up. haha! Both Emcees in my top 5 O.A.T! Could be in the conversation for both having top 5 discographies O.A.T as well.

[@meechy9166]

@@ninjasrose1653 big facts fam! Real recognize real! Bout time ppl wake up to true and raw lyricism that’s extremely educational and enlightening, done in a uniquely distinctive way!💯💯 easily 2 of the best👑👑🔥🔥🔥🔥 and yes! They have incredible discogs! Throw Roc Marci in there for one of the greatest catalogs as well!!💯💯👑👑🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ninjasrose1653]

@@meechy9166 Totally agree! I think people are slowly, but finally catching onto woods and Ka. It's crazy to think they seem to be reaching their peaks respectively. I can only dream they collaborate one day. Roc, also got a very good discography. A lot of Emcee's seem to fade after 3 or 4 albums. Ka and woods keep on elevating.

[@roenalaurice]

@@ninjasrose1653 Ka's pen has definitely been recognised and hailed up, you may of just not peeped the chatter.

[@ninjasrose1653]

@@roenalaurice I have seen some. But, there needs to be much more lol

[@breadstickrevenge]

what a timely sample

[@doze_beats380]

What is it? I'm trying to figure it out.

[@breadstickrevenge]

yoooooooooooooooooooooooou aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare

[@doze_beats380]

I found it after some googling

[@sayid3987]

@@doze_beats380 And?

[@urmumsbaps]

@@doze_beats380 thanks for sharing it with us, what a nice guy you are

[@soresoresore]

This song is so incredible holy fuck

[@hoptimystpulsar9004]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shadez8375]

raw

[@billwang3720]

I swear I love this shit but I need a degree to listen this sometimes

[@laquisabstract4245]

BILLY