Knowitall and Bop Phrases Drop Powerful Collab Album “Welfare Island”
NYC-based rapper Knowitall and producer Bop Phrases proudly unveil their new collaborative album, Welfare Island, available now on all streaming platforms. The project draws inspiration from one of Roosevelt Island’s former names, using it as a metaphor for the stark contrasts Knowitall observed growing up in Queens—close to opportunity, yet distanced from it.
Known for his intricate, sample-based production, bop phrases crafts a vivid, textured sonic landscape that underscores Knowitall’s raw, reflective lyricism. Welfare Island flows between mellow, meditative moods and gritty, high-intensity tracks—showcasing a seamless blend of personal narrative and NYC realism.
As a rising voice in the underground rap scene, Knowitall has earned co-signs from key tastemakers and continues his artistic ascent with this deeply personal project. Fans of artists like Roc Marciano and the late Ka will find familiar resonance in the album’s poetic depth and sonic richness.
