‘LIL BIT OF HOT’ is the flaming new single by Auckland, NZ based alt-hip hop artist/producer WHO SHOT SCOTT. Bursting at the seams with thunderous basslines, electrifying distorted guitars, bone-shattering drum breaks and a vocal performance sure to make you question your reality, this track is absolutely exploding on all fronts. Never one to shy away from baring his soul - Thematically, this track touches on feelings of inadequacy in a potential relationship haunted by past baggage. Speaking on this, the artist says:
“To me, this track is a huge Stockholm syndrome type beat. Some years ago I was in the talking stages with a girl who was extremely sweet, kind and sincere. However, at the time I had just gotten out of what I considered to be an extremely toxic relationship and was still weirdly attached to the false ideas and habits that had been ingrained in my psyche as a result. In hindsight, I now see that I still needed to heal, and I’m grateful to say that I have. While that situation is somewhat regrettable, I believe everything happens for reasons beyond our understanding. Without sounding naively optimistic, at least I’m now able to channel the pain into a piece of art.”
Fresh off producing for some of the most exciting alt-hip hop talents in Australia and New Zealand (JessB & Sampa The Great, Jujulipps), ‘LIL BIT OF HOT’ cements WHO SHOT SCOTT's position as a powerhouse in the vibrant down-under music scene. The accompanying music video, directed by his long-time collaborator Connor Pritchard, features the artist sprinting away from a mysterious force, perhaps his own past…
It is safe to say that this release is another sure fire reason why WSS is on the rise, and we as an audience are left with no choice but to hang on for dear life.