BP Infinite drops new record

BP Infinite is a celebrated hip hop producer and engineer who’s built a solid reputation in the music industry with his impressive list of collaborations and solo projects. Known for his work with legendary artists like Tragedy Khadafi, Nature and 9th Prince, BP Infinite has consistently delivered powerful beats and slick production that’s won over hip hop purists around the word.

Also operating as a solo artist to bring to life his own sound, in 2017 he dropped his debut compilation record Timeless Music, which he’s since followed up with a plethora of music, including the notable instrumental album The Spill, to build up an exceptional catalogue of releases. Now, BP Infinite returns with his latest project, Kill or Be Killed, a producer compilation album that showcases his talent for creating intense, adrenaline-pumping beats.

Having spent over 18 months carefully curating and crafting the instrumentals that make up this formidable collection, his goal was to create an album that feels like a musical equivalent of the cult classic movie Bloodsport; a high-stakes tournament of diverse and unique talent, all brought together by his sound design flair. The result is a riveting sonic adventure that lives up to its name.

BP Infinite has assembled an all-star cast of collaborators, including artists like Elzhi, Redman, Elucid and Skyzoo, each of whom brings their own musical flair to the project. What’s perhaps most impressive about this album is how BP Infinite tailors each instrumental to match the specific strengths of the artists he’s working with, ensuring that every track feels like a perfect fit for the rapper’s flow and lyrical content – a strength that he’s built his entire career on.

Following the vibrant introductory pice “Tournament of Champions,” the record gets going with the raucous title-track “Kill or be Killed” which features biting rapped deliver from RJ Payne and Skyzoo cut with DJ Stitches on the hook. Laying down an intense instrumental backdrop, BP Infinite blends orchestral style tones with a thumping beat as the rappers apply their gripping vocal flows above.

“Street Vengeance” sees BP Infinite link with Tragedy Khadafi and Nature on a killer rap outing that draws from the producer’s old school influences, filtered through his cutting edge sonic lens. Over the fiercely rhythmic groove and bright arrangement, the contrast between delicate instrumental touches and the punch of beats with powerful vocal work results in an epic distillation of BP Infinite’s artistic mission.

With “Kill Squad,” DJ Stitches returns joined by Redman who adds his razor sharp lyrical rhymes to another pounding beat. One of BP’s personal favourites, “Deep in My Heart,” is brought to life in collaboration with Cory Gunz, Tragedy Khadafi, Elzhi and Murkemz who lay down back to back bars over the snap of drums and a soulful arrangement that features elegant strings and stunning backing vocalisations to craft a true modern hip hop anthem. From start to finish, Kill or Be Killed lives up to its name by presenting an extraordinary new record from a world class hip hop producer.

Following a number of notable joint albums and ambitious EP releases, BP deserves a victory lap like Kill or Be Killed. And so do the hip-hop heads out there who will find a lot to love about this project. The album is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms, with 200 copies available on red-marble vinyl through Bandcamp and Get on Down, via Common Virtue Records.

Listen to Kill or Be Killed below