For the third and final single taken from Why-D’s forthcoming LP, The Work of a Doloist, the emcee/producer pays homage to hip-hop’s Golden Era and his hometown of Malmö, Sweden in his raw, black-and-white video for “Dolo the Icon (Malmoe, Malmoe).”
The video was filmed on location in the southern outskirts of the Swedish city, a place where many people live in poverty and some, as a result, resort to a life of crime. For Why-D, he saw an opportunity to shed light on his former stomping grounds, as well as provide a follow-up to his previous Malmö anthem, 2003’s “Rock Island (Dirty South Anthem).”
“I was born and raised here. Malmö will always be me, whether I like it or not, whether it’s good or bad.”
– WHY-D
It’s an honest depiction of his hometown, and he pairs it lyrically and visually with references to the ‘80s and ‘90s as well as hip-hop legends like LL Cool J, the Notorious B.I.G., and Prodigy. And as a nice bonus for fans who peep the extended version, Why-D put together a dope outro for “Dolo the Icon” that features more footage of Malmö paired with a moody instrumental.
Check out the visuals and head over to your preferred digital retailer or streaming platform to support. The Work of a Doloist, which Why-D produced in its entirety, is due out this Fall.
