North London wordsmith Doller drops his latest single ‘WHO HYPE? WHO BRUK?’
North London artist Doller has returned with his latest Traphall single, ‘WHO HYPE? WHO BRUK?’, on August 20th via the Beyond Dis World imprint. The track premiered via BBC Radio Introducing on 1Xtra’s Theo Johnson show, as well as leading tastemaker publication EARMILK. Doller has made waves with his dynamic sound and compelling performances. He has received support from notable online publications NOTION, Wordplay Magazine, and GRM Daily, and featured in MTV Base adverts, showcasing his talent to a wider audience. He previously gained recognition with his track ‘Skadoosh’ featured in the film Sket, solidifying his status in the industry. Doller has toured internationally, including a notable stint in Dortmund, Germany, alongside UK-based Jamaican reggae singer Cblock, and has headlined major events like the Hackney Social’s Wynters Wonder List and the Sing for Me Tour with British Grime MC, rapper, songwriter and actor Ghetts. Doller’s music has also received regular airplay on BBC Radio 1Xtra with prominent DJs such as DJ Target, Sian Anderson, and Seani B championing his tracks. His song ‘This Year’ earned BBC Track of the Week (2021), further cementing his influence in the UK Dancehall, Trap and Grime scenes.
Emerging in the North London Grime scene as Doller, Dorante Johnson was influenced by his musical family, including his roots reggae singer father, Kush Tafari and Dancehall deejay uncle Flash. He gained early experience through DIY mixtapes and local clashes, co-founding the crew Cold Blooded. Doller joined the supergroup The Movement, where he gained recognition from prominent DJs and showcased his talent in a celebrated Westwood freestyle. Expanding his reach, he collaborated with artists like Sir Spyro and Tion Wayne while developing his label, Go Getters, and a culinary YouTube series. With his status as a Dancehall legend firmly cemented, Doller is also renowned for his formidable take on Traphall, which is a hardhitting fusion of Trap and Dancehall, as well as other genres such as rap and R&B, showcasing his versatility in singles like ‘Money Song’. Citing Vybz Kartel, 50 Cent, Jay Z, Nas, Biggie, Durtty Doogz, and Jodeci as his wide pool of influences, Doller crafts a menacing Traphall soundscape in ‘WHO HYPE? WHO BRUK?’, sure to be enjoyed by fans of Skillibeng, Bayka, Aidonia, Valiant and Masicka. The track was produced by Slaybad Musiq, while mix engineer credits go to Bruts who is known for his work with Skepta, Wiley and Alesha Dixon to name a few.
WHO HYPE? WHO BRUK?’ delivers a brooding instrumental with syncopated drum rhythms that support Doller’s defiant vocal delivery. His suave and seamless flow is punctuated by call-and-response choruses, making for a memorable, bold, and powerful anthem.
