In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist ITSVNTHONY and his brand new album titled A|V: VILLAINS HAVE A HEART TOO.
Emerging independent artist ITSVNTHONY is stepping further into his own lane with the release of his latest album, A|V: VILLAINS HAVE A HEART TOO, available now on all streaming platforms. Blending raw emotion, chaotic energy, alternative hip-hop, and melodic experimentation, the project delivers a cinematic listening experience that feels unpredictable, intense, and deeply personal from start to finish.
Known for refusing to stay inside one creative box, ITSVNTHONY pulls inspiration from internet culture, horror aesthetics, emotional vulnerability, and rebellious self-expression to create music that shifts effortlessly between aggressive rap performances and emotionally layered melodies. On A|V: VILLAINS HAVE A HEART TOO, he leans fully into that duality; balancing darkness and sensitivity in a way that feels authentic, immersive, and emotionally honest.
The album explores themes of heartbreak, isolation, confidence, love, inner conflict, and emotional survival while maintaining a dark yet playful atmosphere throughout the tape. Each track contributes to the world ITSVNTHONY builds across the project, where chaos and vulnerability coexist side by side.
Opening with the hard-hitting energy of “WATCH DAWG” and the gritty attitude of “JIMMY BONES,” the album quickly establishes its unpredictable tone before transitioning into moments of emotional reflection and melodic experimentation. Tracks like “SOUL TIES,” “HEARTBREAK HOETELLY,” and “ROOTS” showcase a more vulnerable side of ITSVNTHONY, while records like “GNARLY” and “SO WHAT (SASHAY AWAY)” bring explosive confidence and rebellious energy to the forefront.
Interludes such as “THE EYE,” “AFTER HOURS INTERLUDE,” and “MAIN EVENT” add cinematic depth to the listening experience, making the project feel less like a traditional album and more like an emotional descent into ITSVNTHONY’s world. The transitions between aggression, heartbreak, confidence, and isolation reflect the emotional instability and complexity at the center of the tape’s identity.
Tracklist
1. WATCH DAWG
2. JIMMY BONES
3. THE EYE
4. GNARLY
5. AFTER HOURS INTERLUDE
6. SO WHAT (SASHAY AWAY)
7. SOUL TIES
8. AFTER HOURS REWIND
9. HEARTBREAK HOETELLY
10. LVRMVN
11. MAIN EVENT
12. ROOTS
With A|V: VILLAINS HAVE A HEART TOO, ITSVNTHONY continues carving out a unique identity within the alternative hip-hop space, one built on emotional honesty, fearless experimentation, and unapologetic individuality. The project stands as both a statement of self-expression and a reminder that even the people society paints as villains still carry emotion, pain, and humanity underneath the surface.
Listen to the full project below: