The group released their first mixtape All-American Trash in 2016. Their debut album SATURATION was released on June 9, 2017, followed by SATURATION II on August 25 and SATURATION III on December 15, 2017. On March 30, 2018, BROCKHAMPTON announced that they had signed a record deal under RCA Records.
In the summer of 2018, the group parted ways with vocalist Ameer Vann over accusations of sexual misconduct. Their album which was set for release, titled Puppy, was thrown out after the incident. Three tracks from the album were reworked and released over subsequent weeks throughout the summer, including “1999 Wildfire”, “1998 Truman” and “1997 Diana”
On September 21, 2018, the boyband released their fourth studio album, Iridescence, recorded in London's iconic Abbey Road Studios over ten days. It was their major-label debut, as well as their first album since Ameer Vann's departure following sexual misconduct allegations.
The album marked BROCKHAMPTON's first number-one album, as the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart. The album sold 101,000 copies in its first week and was released just weeks before the band embarked on their first tour without ex-member Ameer.
BROCKHAMPTON returned in 2019 which a string of singles, “I Been Born Again”, “If You Pray Right”, “Boy Bye”, and “No Halo”. GINGER is the fifth studio album by American hip-hop collective Brockhampton. It was released on August 23, 2019, through the band's label Question Everything and RCA. It features slowthai, Deb Never, and the band's members.
2020 was the first year since 2016 that they did not officially release a project; instead, Brockhampton began streaming weekly on Twitch and Instagram to DJ and premiere new songs, which would also be posted to and deleted from their YouTube channel regularly. However, none of these songs were officially released on streaming services due to challenges with sample clearance. This era was dubbed "TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES".
In 2021, BROCKHAMPTON returned with their sixth album, Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, released on April 9th. The singles for the album included “Buzzcut” and “Count On Me”. The album included features from Danny Brown, JPEGMAFIA, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, SoGone SoFlexy, Charlie Wilson and Baird.
On January 14, 2022, the band announced that they would no longer be performing as a group and would go on indefinite hiatus after their 2022 Coachella performances. On April 16, 2022, during the first of said Coachella performances, BROCKHAMPTON announced a final album that would arrive the same year. The title of this album, The Family, was revealed in late October, and the album was released on November 17, 2022. However, the band announced another surprise follow-up album TM that would release the following day, November 18, 2022.
MOSSCLIFF
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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She hit me on my MySpace she ever wanna find me
I'm way too fly to drive, too drunk to call
You can all
Follow me
If he falls
These houses are the same
Through the quicksand, the wind, and the bush in between
Someone has to shine
The boys of the wild found each other during their time of need
And chose to turn to each other in order to grow
Learn, learn, share, hope
Running away from home, facing the fears of the real world
Maintaining to hold on to the idea that connected them all to this is difficult
Challenging, there's something different in the air
The clouds are changing, weapons, love, heartbreak, and everything in between
Dirty, filthy boys
Don't let this one die
The first line of the chorus in BROCKHAMPTON's "MOSSCLIFF" is about not needing to talk to someone who has been blocked from the singer's contacts. The next line talks about the singer's MySpace account being the only way for someone to get in touch with them. The final line of the chorus says that the singer is too drunk to call and too fly to drive. Throughout the rest of the song, the singer talks about the wild boys who found each other during a time of need and decided to turn to each other in order to grow and learn. The singer talks about how tough it can be to maintain the connection that brought them all together and how everything in between - weapons, love, heartbreak - is challenging. The singer implores the listener not to let this group die.
The song is about the bonds we make with other people and how difficult it can be to maintain those connections. It's also about being too cool to do certain things like drive yourself and too drunk to make a phone call. The "running away from home" line suggests that the singer and their friends may have been trying to escape something. They found each other during this time of transition and decided to stick together to support each other as they learned and grew. The fact that they are "dirty, filthy boys" suggests that they are not afraid to get their hands dirty in order to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't gotta talk you still blocked from my contacts
Although we may have had communication in the past, for some reason or another, we are no longer in contact and communication is no longer necessary.
She hit me on my MySpace she ever wanna find me
Even though it's unlikely, if she were ever to try and locate me, she knows where to find me on our former social media platform of MySpace.
I'm way too fly to drive, too drunk to call
I’m in no condition to drive a vehicle, while a phone call may also not be an option at this time as my mind is clouded by alcohol.
You can all
You all have the option to come along with me.
Follow me
Join me in this journey I'm taking.
If he falls
If one of us stumbles, it’s important that we're there to offer support.
These people are the same
There's a sense of sameness and conformity among the people in this town.
These houses are the same
The houses in this town are all identical and indistinguishable from one another.
Through the quicksand, the wind, and the bush in between
Despite facing formidable obstacles such as unstable terrain, inhospitable weather conditions, and dense foliage, we'll persevere together.
Someone has to shine
Amongst the group, there needs to be someone who stands out and shines as a guiding light.
The boys of the wild found each other during their time of need
These young men only found each other when they needed someone the most.
And chose to turn to each other in order to grow
Rather than allowing themselves to fail or wither away, these boys decided to mutually support one another through the trials and tribulations of life.
Learn, learn, share, hope
We must continuously educate ourselves, share our knowledge with others, and maintain hope for the future.
Running away from home, facing the fears of the real world
The group has chosen to escape the comfort and familiarity of home and confront the harsh realities of the outside world.
Maintaining to hold on to the idea that connected them all to this is difficult
It’s a challenge to keep the shared ideals that brought us together alive and relevant in the face of adversity.
Challenging, there's something different in the air
Things are changing, and it's not going to be easy adjusting to the new and uncertain atmosphere.
The clouds are changing, weapons, love, heartbreak, and everything in between
The skies are dark and ominous, and the group will be experiencing a range of hardships on this journey, ranging from violent conflict to heartache.
Dirty, filthy boys
The group is rugged and unconventional; they don't fit in with societal norms.
Don't let this one die
This experience is crucial, and the group must do everything they can to ensure it continues and is not lost or forgotten.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Clifford Simpson, Ameer Vann, Dominique Simpson, Matthew Champion, Russell Boring, William Wood, Ciaran McDonald, Michael Kirby-McGann
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