Sick Budd Shares “Player,” Tapping Joshua and Silent Bob — with Writing Contributions from Dunkan

Italian producer and rapper Sick Budd has released “Player,” a low-lit, tightly constructed single that brings together Joshua and Silent Bob for a three-way exchange. The record lands with a steady pulse and a clipped sense of tension — the kind of track built for late-night headphones more than club volume.

The Artists Behind the Record

Sick Budd has carved out a lane in Italy’s rap circles through production that leans dark and architectural. Joshua and Silent Bob, both familiar names within the country’s growing alt-rap space, bring different shades to the song — Joshua with his clipped delivery, Silent Bob with a more grounded, conversational tone. The result is a track that feels lived-in, not over-designed.

Dunkan's Writing Credit

Among the writing credits is Dunkan, whose name has been appearing more frequently behind releases outside his own catalog. His contribution here doesn’t announce itself loudly, but it’s felt in the way the hook moves and how the song holds its shape. It’s the kind of placement that says more about a writer's instincts than their volume: subtle work that supports the record without pulling it off balance.

Sound & Structure

“Player” isn’t concerned with big moments. It’s built instead on restraint — a knock in the drums, a minimal bassline, and verses that don’t rush to fill the space. There’s confidence in letting the beat breathe, and confidence in knowing when to keep things simple. It’s a track that rewards repeat listens more than first impressions.

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Why It Matters

For Sick Budd, “Player” adds another link in a catalog defined by texture and mood. For Joshua and Silent Bob, it’s a chance to show range without overstating it. And for Dunkan, it’s another quiet step as a songwriter working inside Italy’s rap ecosystem — the kind of placement that builds slowly but steadily.

The track doesn’t try to be more than it is, which is part of the appeal. “Player” sits in its own pocket and stays there — confident, sparse, and sure of its tone.