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Forrest Hill Announces New Single”Can’t Wait For A Savior” From Forthcoming Album “Beyond The Veil”
indie artist Forrest Hill is set to release his powerful new single “Can’t Wait for a Savior” on April 11, 2025, the first offering from his highly anticipated sixth album “Beyond The Veil” slated for summer 2025.
Drawing inspiration from Barack Obama’s prescient 2018 warning, “You cannot sit back and wait for a savior,” Hill crafts a timely commentary on contemporary social division and environmental concerns. The track marries thoughtful social critique with an infectious 80s retro pop-rock sound that echoes influences like Jeff Lynne and Midnight Oil.
“For me this song is a reminder that just complaining about what is going on in our country does nothing other than to make me feel bad,” explains Hill. “I can’t change the big things, but I can get involved to try and make a difference on a small scale. Not only is it healthier but that is how real change occurs. All we need is for more of us to show up.”
The single marks Hill’s third collaboration with acclaimed producer and multi-instrumentalist J. Christopher Thomas, whose expertise has been instrumental in refining Hill’s distinctive sound across multiple projects.
“Can’t Wait for a Savior” will be available on all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp beginning April 11. The track continues Hill’s tradition of socially conscious songwriting that has characterized his work since his solo debut in 2017.
“Beyond The Veil,” Hill’s sixth solo album, promises to further explore themes of social awareness, personal responsibility, and hope in challenging times when it releases this summer.
The Devil’s Violinist returns!West Coast beat-boss / rhyme capo Dios Negasi finally drops the long-awaited LP, Black Violin 2. Out now via streaming courtesy of Chamber Music Ent / Reagan Era Records this edition tops the grit factor and guest roster of the 2023 first edition.
The project is named after legendary composer Niccolo Paginini (1782-1840) who was nicknamed “The Devil’s Violinist” for his supernatural ability on the instrument and adherence to wearing all black. Negasi also has a similar mastery of dark boom-bap sounds, creating some of the roughest tracks of this century.
Reagan Era Records cohort Skrillz Dior makes multiple appearances on the project and Los Angeles homies also appear including Dyverse, Killa Kali, K-Borne and Chamber Music’s Ominous also guest. However, the guest list on this project also taps a litany of mic legends including Ghostface Killah, Young Zee (Da Outsidaz), Conway The Machine, RJ Payne, Blu and Fredro Starr (Onyx).
Stream Black Violin 2: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chambermusicentpresents/black-violin-2-2
Speaking on working with legends Negasi said “Ominous was dead set on topping Black Violins 1 plus I think he just likes seeing me under pressure. Of course when you are dealing with artists of this caliber, the end product takes longer to complete but I love this album!”
Additional props must be given to M-s BEATZ THE MAD KID from Colombia who produced “Black Scrolls” ft RJ Payne, Chris Scott who sprinkled keys on “Gods Wallabee Clarks” ft Ghostface Killah and “Only God Can Save You” ft Conway The Machine and finally the UK’s Too Nasty who engineered the album.
(rings in the holidays with a blast! Enlisting Onyx’s Fredro Starr for new single “Bust Back” the Dios produced banger combines two of the grittiest lyricists of the West and East coasts.
Listen to “Bust Back” ft Fredro Starr: https://youtu.be/4j0hFml5ly0?si=aBxxuYruhdjq2403
Listen to “God’s Walabee Clarks” ft Ghostface Killah: https://youtu.be/_9e-6RgHQ40?si=bXQRrDDcd9eu2O0i
Listen to “Black Scrolls” ft. RJ Payne:
Listen to “Domingre Gang” ft Young Zee:
Listen to “Only God Can Save You” ft. Conway The Machine:
More Info: https://www.instagram.com/diosnegasi/