The Announcement:
Mixing a Southern style and attitude with writerly lyricism, Billy Blue has been turning heads for over a decade. The Lupe Fiasco co-signed rapper struts his stuff on his latest single, “Lil Yeah Yeah.” The song finds Billy skating atop two distinct instrumentals–it begins as a speaker-knocking chipmunk soul sampler, before transitioning to an uptempo Dirty South banger, with notes of bass music from Billy’s hometown of Miami. The flirtatious “Lil Yeah Yeah” is the latest single from Billy Blue’s upcoming EP, Life Of Pedro, following the single and video for the cinematic “A Broken Love Story.”
Endorsed by Lupe Fiasco, who along with his business partner Charles “Chilly” Patton signed him to his 1st & 15th label, Billy Blue is asserting his place in hip-hop history with his upcoming EP. Releasing March 21 via 1st & 15th/Thirty Tigers, Life Of Pedro EP is a pack of gritty, lyrical street tales, each as vivid and visceral as an urban novel.
Billy Blue’s upcoming EP is his first project for 1st & 15th, following a long career as a respected rapper in his city and beyond. Born in New Rochelle, NY to Haitian immigrant parents, Pedritho Dorsonne moved to Miami when he was 10-years-old. Experiencing periods of homelessness and neglect as a youth, he took the name Billy Blue as a reference to his emotional state (“blue”) and his survival instincts (“Billy” comes from “Billy The Kid”), rapping as a way to exercise his demons and process his situation. He built a reputation for hard-nosed lyricism, crafting local hits like “Riders N Sliders” and earning the attention of hitmakers Timbaland and Akon, who signed him to a joint deal with Interscope Records in 2006. Years later, he has become an expert at navigating the changing tides of the music industry, and he still commands the respect of the game’s greats. In 2024, Lupe Fiasco signed him to 1st & 15th, and brought him as an opening act for his 2024 “Samurai Tour.”
With Lupe in his corner, Billy Blue is out to prove that he still has the lyrical ability to stand with anyone in the game. Stay tuned for Life Of Pedro EP, coming soon.
Stream “Lil Yeah Yeah”: https://orcd.co/bb-lyy
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The Background:
Billy Blue is a Miami-based artist whose journey to hip-hop mirrors the gritty realities of his life. Born Pedritho Dorsonne in New Rochelle, NY, to Haitian immigrants, he moved to Miami after the tragic loss of his mother at age 10. Experiencing homelessness and neglect, Blue found solace in music, using freestyle battles and storytelling to channel his struggles. These early trials gave rise to his stage name, inspired by the sadness of his youth (“Blue”) and his survival instincts (“Billy the Kid”). Signed to Interscope Records in 2008 through Poe Boy Music Group, Konvict Music, and Mosely Music Group, he built a reputation for his raw lyricism and vivid narratives, earning acclaim for projects like 36 Reasons and collaborations with Lupe Fiasco.
Following years of honing his craft and navigating the music industry, Billy Blue reemerged stronger than ever. Now working with 1st & 15th Records, Blue continues to deliver au- thentic, perspective-driven music. His upcoming EP, The Life of Pedro, showcases his ability to blend Trap Jazz with hard-hitting storytelling, reflecting on love, loss, and redemption through compelling narratives that resonate deeply with listeners. From his early days freestyling on notebooks to opening for Lupe Fiasco on tour, Billy Blue’s music is a testament to resilience and growth, bringing a distinct Miami voice to the world of hip-hop.
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“Lil Yeah Yeah”: https://orcd.co/bb-lyy
“A Broken Love Story”: https://youtu.be/zgzB-GzFsC4?si=iRDP2Aq0dTXNrQIr