BIZZYTHOWED, the solo project of Grammy-winning guitarist and producer Brandon “Bizzy” Hollemon, is turning heads with a genre-bending style that defies expectations. With a career spanning over two decades, Bizzy has collaborated with music giants like The Weeknd and Kehlani, but his latest solo single, “Cut the Check,” proves he’s a force on his own.

The track explodes with raw energy, channeling old-school metal influences from bands like Metallica and Pantera. But what sets “Cut the Check” apart is its modern edge, soulful guitar riffs collide with sharp drum beats and bold hip-hop-inspired lyrics. The result is a song that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly innovative.

What’s so significant about BIZZYTHOWED’s approach and artistry is how effortlessly he combines contrasting styles. His lyrics, though bold and edgy, carry a grounded authenticity that makes them resonate on a deeper level. Whether it’s the punchy hooks or the dynamic shifts between funk, jazz, rap, and metal, “Cut the Check” feels like a complete artistic statement rather than just a collection of ideas.

Bizzy’s ability to seamlessly blend these influences reflects his impressive musical journey. From his Houston roots to honing his craft at Berklee College of Music, and collaborating on iconic projects like The Weeknd’s Kiss Land, he’s always been a pioneer. Now, with BIZZYTHOWED, he channels that experience into a sound that’s bold, powerful, and uniquely his own.

If you’re a fan of metal, hip-hop, or just crave music that pushes boundaries, “Cut the Check” deserves a spot on your playlist. It’s a fearless anthem from an artist redefining what modern rock can be. Do not miss it!

First time I listened to the track, I got bored by the repeated musical sentence in its beginning but then I understood its role; to emphasize the importance and to put the focus on the lyrics, although how generic, meaningless and repetitive, it was with nothing new or special in it. It should’ve been way more powerful specially when the music is used to shed the light on it, more powerful than “Life is here and we are all alone, sitting here don’t know where to go” and “It won’t be so easy this time”, you might as well start talking about swag, money and guns.

The vocals in the track are very poor as well, and heavily edited to the extent that destroys the original voice and produces a weird freak voice unsuitable for the track’s atmosphere.

As for the music video, it was poorly produced and directed, with no or very little effort put into it. The point of a music video is to add another dimension to the music, another aspect, when a track is enjoyed alone that when its video then the music video was a fail and waste of time and money.

Overall, I could say this is a failed application for a good concept, Urban Rock. 

Written by: Ahmed Hafez
Edited by: Bishoy Nader