Delilah Bon has released her explosive second album, Evil, Hate-Filled Female.
Combining elements of punk, hip-hop, riot grrrl, and nu metal, Evil, Hate-Filled Female is the latest offering of Delilah’s signature Brat Punk style.
The 14-track album opens with the autobiographical Hey World, with its prominent bassline keeping things steady as Delilah raps about her journey so far, before going into Maverick, which feels like the start of the next chapter in her life. It’s an angry, middle-finger to those who underestimate her, as she invites you to leave those who are holding you back behind, and scream along as she proclaims “I WILL NOT BE TREATED LIKE SHIT!”.
While each track is able to stand out on its own, there’s an underlying narrative throughout the album, taking us from being angry at the world to indulging in the fantasy of becoming some sort of feminist superhero (or supervillain, depending on your perspective). It’s fun, it’s therapeutic, and Delilah is able to inject humour into her lyrics in a way that never minimises the subject matter.
One of my personal highlights is ‘I Am The Best (Just Ask Your Momma).’ It’s an upbeat track that uses Delilah’s trademark mix of sarcasm and rage, as she mocks her (mostly male) critics while spitting rhymes like “and my feminist agenda, to put all your cocks in a blender”.
As the title might suggest, Epstein is one of the albums heavier moments, in terms of lyrical content, discussing how powerful men often use their position to prey on vulnerable girls and women, often in plain sight of everyone around them. It’s still upbeat, with Delilah’s signature catchy rapped verses, but accented with tender, soulful moments that remind you just how impressive Delilah is as a vocalist. I love how her passion really comes through in her vocals, whether she’s hitting the high notes Christina Aguilera-style, or screaming in a way that would make Tairrie B proud, and this song is a perfect example of that.
If Delilah’s debut album was a call to arms, this follow-up is about taking that energy and confronting misogyny head-on. It tells girls that it’s okay to be angry, that they should be angry about certain things, and provides a safe space for girls to find their own voices. She’s taken everything that made that album so powerful and amped it up with fantastic results.
Check out Delilah’s tour dates below – a lot of dates are sold out, but if you get the opportunity to see her, I strongly recommend you take it. Delilah puts on an amazing show, and I can’t wait to hear these new songs performed live! Tickets can be found here.
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