For the third and remaining single taken from Why-D’s forthcoming LP, The Work of a Doloist, the emcee/producer pays homage to hip-hop’s Golden Period and his hometown of Malmö, Sweden in his uncooked, black-and-white video for “Dolo the Icon (Malmoe, Malmoe).”

The video was filmed on location within the southern outskirts of the Swedish metropolis, a spot the place many individuals reside in poverty and a few, because of this, resort to a lifetime of crime. For Why-D, he noticed a chance to make clear his former stomping grounds, in addition to present a follow-up to his earlier Malmö anthem, 2003’s “Rock Island (Soiled South Anthem).”

“I used to be born and raised right here,” Why-D explains. “Malmö will at all times be me, whether or not I prefer it or not, whether or not it’s good or dangerous.” It’s an trustworthy depiction of his hometown, and he pairs it lyrically and visually with references to the ‘80s and ‘90s in addition to hip-hop legends like LL Cool J, the Infamous B.I.G., and Prodigy. And as a pleasant bonus for followers who peep the prolonged model, Why-D put collectively a dope outro for “Dolo the Icon” that options extra footage of Malmö paired with a moody instrumental.

Take a look at the visuals and head over to your most well-liked digital retailer or streaming platform to help. The Work of a Doloist, which Why-D produced in its entirety, is due out this Fall.