Milwaukee’s resident dual-threat talent Cam Will is officially off the bench and into the studio with the release of his debut album, Derby Hill. Dropped on the Fourth of July like a firework aimed squarely at your feelings, the eight-track project is a proper introduction to an artist who’s been quietly building momentum for years.

For those unfamiliar, Cam Will isn’t just a musician—he’s also a professional soccer player with the Milwaukee Wave. But don’t let the athlete crossover fool you; there’s nothing gimmicky about what’s happening here. With over 2 million streams under his belt since 2019 and the well-received 2024 single “Kimpton Conversations” already in circulation, Derby Hill feels like a natural culmination rather than a sudden pivot.

The album’s second track, “break up with your ex,” sets a contemplative tone that threads through the project. It moves at a steady, unhurried pace—reflective without dragging its feet. The production leans toward sparse and atmospheric, letting Cam’s delivery sit front and center. There’s a heaviness to the track that suggests this isn’t just another surface-level breakup anthem. It lingers.

Derby Hill carries the weight of introspection but keeps its feet planted in accessible, moody hip-hop territory. For anyone who’s been tracking Cam Will’s progression over the years, this album feels like the statement piece the city’s been waiting on.

Stream Derby Hill now: https://open.spotify.com/album/0bOis6ciLdKyjPLkCLfoEw