Bas was born in Paris, France, in 1987, to Sudanese parents. At the age of 8, his family moved to New York City. He attended St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, New York.
In 2011, Bas released his debut mixtape titled Quarter Water Raised Vol. 1. In 2013, his second mixtape was released entitled, Quarter Water Raised Vol. 2.
In 2013, Bas was featured on J. Cole's "New York Times" along with 50 Cent from Cole's album Born Sinner, and then on DJ Khaled's "Hells Kitchen" from Suffering from Success. He then appeared on the Dreamville compilation mixtape Revenge of the Dreamers. That mixtape was released in celebration of Dreamville's partnership with Interscope Records, resulting in Bas being signed to Interscope. Two weeks prior to the release of his debut album Last Winter, Bas released a free EP titled Two Weeks Notice.
Last Winter was released on April 29, 2014, by Dreamville Records/Interscope Records. The album was a conceptual project that touches on the cold days in New York City recording the album. The album was supported by the single "My Nigga Just Made Bail" produced by GP808 and featured guest appearances by J. Cole. Last Winter would debut at 103 on the Billboard 200 with 3,601 copies sold in its first week.
Following its release, Bas went on a 10-city nationwide tour titled after the album. Bas followed his own "Last Winter" tour by going on a 24-city nationwide and international tour with TDE rapper Ab-Soul. In 2015, Bas supported J. Cole on the '2014 Forest Hills Drive' Tour alongside Omen, Cozz, Jeremih, YG, and Big Sean.
Bas released his second album, Too High to Riot on March 4, 2016. The album also includes guest appearances from his labelmates J. Cole and Cozz, as well as the Hics. The album would debut at 49 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 10,965 copies in its first week. He also later released a music video for each song on the album. Bas went on tour after the album in June 2016 with Cozz and EarthGang. It included 26 cities in North America and 10 cities in Europe. On January 29, 2017, the documentary highlighting the tour was released on Tidal.
On April 10, 2018, Bas released the one-off single "Pinball II", featuring Correy C. The first single for his third album "Boca Raton" was released on June 19, and featured ASAP Ferg. On August 22, he released the second single "Tribe" featuring J. Cole. Bas released his third album, Milky Way on August 24, 2018. The album debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200, selling 13,150 album-equivalent units in the first week. Bas announced a 43-city tour to support the album, which began in November 2018 and concluded in February 2019. In late 2018, Bas announced he was working on an album with frequent collaborators, The Hics, the album is due out in late 2021 to early 2022.
Clouds Never Get Old
Bas Lyrics
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Dressing room like we keep bitches on the rider
Bus full of white girls singing akinyele
Momma I think I just met me a Madonna
Everything glowing ain't a diamond
I know everything glowing ain't a diamond
Girl you shining
I guess that might have been the wrong time
My best pick up line is young nigga with money, I ain't playing
My best pick up line is young nigga with money
Killing these niggas, I got a feeling
These niggas is out to get me but trust me I got 'em
Straight out the borough my city love me the thorough
My nigga you don't want none of them problems
She acting crazy she calling me baby I just be feeding them bitches the bottles
She live in way up in Harlem but she come to me when I call her
And she all about her fashion she be working for vogue
Me I'm all about my stacking I be working the road
But them clouds never get old
Them clouds clouds never get old
So focused on, make the dopest song
Got this chick open on, got her lit on patron
Got her ticked off, cause I got no tick for her
I got no time, but I got some dick for her now
She was lit, I was milk
Girl don't let that milk spoil
You got some friends that stress you
He ain't loyal, I got some friends, don't let 'em think for you now
Pull up the whip for you now, here go the town
I am no pimp, but I am a player
You not with the shits? I'll talk to you later
I'm playing girl I got a thing for you now
But I ain't felt love in a long time, and I told you that when we woke up
I guess that might have been the wrong time
My best pick up line is young nigga with money, I ain't playing
718 to your state, 212 to your city
My best pick up line is young nigga with money, I ain't playing
718 to your state, 212 to your city
Throwing fishing nets in the ocean to cash
Good catch, it's the hoping that last, nigga
And bring them hoes back to the pad from the show
But only if they know how to act, nigga
Don't ever get stuck on your laurels like
All of them stuck in the past niggas
Shit, it's how I got past niggas
For real
Said I'm calling all my niggas with me riding
Dressing room like we keep bitches on the ride up
Bus full of white girls singing Akinyele
Momma I think I just met me a Madonna
In "Clouds Never Get Old", Bas raps about his lavish lifestyle as a successful rapper, with references to his extravagant dressing room and bus filled with white girls singing. He acknowledges that not everything that glows is a diamond, implying that not everything that looks good is worth pursuing. Bas also talks about his love life, expressing that he hasn't felt love in a long time, and that his best pick up line is being a young nigga with money. He also warns his female companions to not let their friends dictate their decisions and offers to take them on a ride around town.
The chorus speaks to the idea that throughout all his success, he never gets tired of the high life and the perks that come with it, represented by the "clouds" that never get old. This can be seen as a metaphor for his career and his pursuit of success never getting old.
The song features multiple references to New York, with mentions of the borough, the city, and area codes 718 and 212. Also, the line "Bus full of white girls singing Akinyele" refers to the American rapper Akinyele who was known for his sexually explicit lyrics and was popular in the 90s. Madonna is also mentioned, who is a cultural icon and a legendary pop star.
Interestingly, the producer of the song, Ogee, initially created the beat for Jay-Z's album, but Bas ended up using it for his own project. Additionally, the song was included in the soundtrack of the popular video game series, NBA 2K. The song has received critical acclaim for its production value, catchy hook, and clever lyrics.
Chords: The chords for this song are not publicly available.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I'm calling all my niggas with me riding
I am reaching out to all of my friends to come ride with me
Dressing room like we keep bitches on the rider
In my dressing room, it looks like I have plenty of women with me
Bus full of white girls singing Akinyele
On my bus, there are many caucasian women singing along to Akinyele's music
Momma I think I just met me a Madonna
Mom, I may have just met the celebrity Madonna
Everything glowing ain't a diamond
Not everything that appears to be shining is valuable
I know everything glowing ain't a diamond
I specifically am aware that not everything shining is valuable
Girl you shining
You are looking beautiful and radiant
But I ain't felt love in a long time, and I told you that when we woke up
I have not experienced love in a extended period of time, and I informed you of this when we first woke up
I guess that might have been the wrong time
Perhaps that was not the appropriate occasion to disclose such information
My best pick up line is young nigga with money, I ain't playing
My most effective method of attracting women is by presenting myself as a young man with plenty of money, and I am not joking
Killing these niggas, I got a feeling
I am surpassing my competition, and it's a sensation I greatly enjoy
These niggas is out to get me but trust me I got 'em
There are individuals attempting to harm me, but I assure you that I will deal with them
Straight out the borough my city love me the thorough
I am from the borough, and the citizens appreciate me greatly
My nigga you don't want none of them problems
Friend, you do not want to be involved in such difficult circumstances
She acting crazy she calling me baby I just be feeding them bitches the bottles
She behaves contentiously, she calls me pet names, and I only provide alcohol to these women
She live in way up in Harlem but she come to me when I call her
Although she resides far up in Harlem, she comes to see me whenever I summon her
And she all about her fashion she be working for vogue
She is greatly interested in fashion and currently employed by Vogue magazine
Me I'm all about my stacking I be working the road
I am primarily focused on gathering my wealth and often travel for work
But them clouds never get old
The appearance of clouds never ceases to amaze me
Them clouds clouds never get old
The phenomenon of clouds continuously intrigues and captivates me
So focused on, make the dopest song
I am extremely focused on creating the most outstanding music
Got this chick open on, got her lit on patron
I have managed to stimulate this woman and she is now intoxicated from drinking Patrón
Got her ticked off, cause I got no tick for her
She is angry with me because I do not have any money to spare for her
I got no time, but I got some dick for her now
Although I am presently busy, I can offer her sexual gratification at the moment
She was lit, I was milk
She was inebriated, while I was sober
Girl don't let that milk spoil
You should not allow your opportunity with me to disappear
You got some friends that stress you
You have individuals in your life that cause you anxiety
He ain't loyal, I got some friends, don't let 'em think for you now
He is not trustworthy, I have companions that you should not allow to influence your decisions
Pull up the whip for you now, here go the town
I will bring out the car for you now, let's explore the city
I am no pimp, but I am a player
I am not a pimp, but I do enjoy the company of women
You not with the shits? I'll talk to you later
You are not interested in my goings-on? I will speak with you at another time
I'm playing girl I got a thing for you now
I am using humor, but I do have a strong interest in you presently
718 to your state, 212 to your city
My area code is 718 for your state and 212 for your city
Throwing fishing nets in the ocean to cash
I am metaphorically casting nets to obtain money
Good catch, it's the hoping that last, nigga
I have gained a significant amount of money, and it is my hope that this success will last
And bring them hoes back to the pad from the show
I often bring women back to my home after performances
But only if they know how to act, nigga
However, I only invite them if they know how to act appropriately
Don't ever get stuck on your laurels like
You should never become satisfied with past achievements
All of them stuck in the past niggas
Many individuals remain fixated on their past
Shit, it's how I got past niggas
In fact, refusing to remain in the past is how I was able to surpass others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABBAS HAMAD, ALI OUSSAMA, JAY KURZWEIL, KALEB ROLLINS, MELISSA ELLIOTT, RON GILMORE, SEDIK BOUDIF, TIM MOSLEY
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@JacobEttinger
Bas is so underrated. Its like everytime I listen to him it feels like a secret.
@outlawz7623
JeiConcepts lol facts. Put a couple of friends onto his music though. Just doing my part for the community
@alexandermilenkovic5413
bruh i feel the exact same!
@chrisjones1336
JeiConcepts exactly how I like it lol
@icyjazz36
Yeah kinda like this "little secret" role he has. Still think he should be more well known..
@traynormightbehere
same man i felt this since Last winter
@Vindooly
LIT AFFF
@ziearre
Vincentt facts facts facts💪💪💪
@magsmags4534
I hate that people don’t know this guy. Hip hop isn’t dead the “fans” are. 6 years later still sounds 10 years ahead of everyone.
@lianchavda2887
It’s 2021 and I still have this entire album on repeat at all times