Sudbury hip-hop artist Mickey O’Brian has released a single, “Bill Wilson,” his second for his upcoming album Shift Change, which drops April 222.
(Watch the video here - note, features mature themes and strong language, so viewer discretion is advised).
“Bill Wilson” is a first-person exploration of addiction and recovery told in a back-and-forth dialogue between O’Brien and his inner demons.
O’Brien is an open book regarding his struggles with addictions, mental health and his road to recovery.
The song and video both feature friend and past collaborator Annie Q, who delivers a haunting vocal melody while O’Brien tirelessly debates in a back & forth dialogue with his inner demons, taking listeners on a journey into the mind of a relapsing addict that reveals recovery is possible. Like the rest of the musically ambitious Shift Change, “Bill Wilson” continues O’Brien’s symbiotic and fruitful creative relationship with Juno-nominated producer Fresh Kils combined with a number of special guests and seasoned instrumentalists that complete the grand vision.
The beautifully raw and poetic video for “Bill Wilson” was created by Dan Jardine for Boom Shoal productions.
Keep on the lookout for more fresh releases from Mickey O’Brien, as he gears up to drop his Shift Change record on April 22 on vinyl, CD, and digital formats through Hand’Solo Records.
