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.
Dopamine
Bas Lyrics
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You're only as low as you think, fuck it
Your never as low as you think, nah, nah, man your never as low as you think
A moment of silence with words that he heard on the phone
Strapped up just like a Platoon, won't find no Oliver Stone
He had four brothers when he was 16 and my nigga now all of them gone
I break a pound of that loud, I smoke it all on my own
Look, I'm at work like fuck it man
I might flip and tell my manager to suck it man
Whats two hundred dollars a week
I got a bunch of fam
Got aunties, got my brother, my sister, my father, my mother
Plus I got Uncle Sam
And this mop ain't the only thing right in this bucket man
But back to mopping like fuck it man
Know I got a lot things coming man
I know a lot of niggas doubt but they don't understand that
Ain't no limits to what God can prove
They told me this life wasn't logical and I showed my niggas it was possible
Like fuck an obstacle cause this wasn't even in the plan
And now I notice what I got to do
And I'm not just going to shine I'ma blind you too
Got a whole tank of dopamine, flush it
You're only as low as you think, fuck it
Your never as low as you think, nah, nah, man your never as low as you think
Got a whole tank of dopamine, flush it
You're only as low as you think, fuck it
You're never as low as you think, nah, nah, man your never as low as you think
Shit, cause I ain't rich enough
I mean my father got a whip but ain't sick enough
My mother need treatment like she ain't been sick enough?
My cousin need treatment like she ain't been sick enough?
Might die I mean before I die give me everything required to die knowing I did enough
And my niggas well, they can never drink enough
Let me get a couple bottles get 'em liquored up
Young kings in the city so we feast like the royals, sleepless
The city the only teacher, the snakes in retreat
Don't retreat thats a coil
Straight from police they will seek and destroy you
Nigga no pirates, homie I got lockships
I go Loch Ness on these fuck niggas, can't fuck with us
They all boxed in, might circle round and dump shots in
See Cole, he might pop in and go beast mode
The new East Coasts, them Queens niggas to them Ville niggas gone speak for it
Niggas know it, I feel at home in like every city
Rock big body like 750
My bitch body like Heaven pick me
I'm winning nigga, I'm winning nigga, I'm
Got a whole tank of dopamine, flush it
You're only as low as you think, fuck it
Your never as low as you think, nah, nah, man your never as low as you think
Got a whole tank of dopamine, flush it
You're only as low as you think, fuck it
Your never as low as you think, nah, nah, man your never as low as you think
A moment of silence with words that he heard on the phone
Strapped up just like a Platoon
Won't find no Oliver Stone, he had four brothers when he was 16 and my nigga now all of them gone
I break a pound of that loud, I smoke it all on my own
Never mix soil in blood, but I still call them my own
I call them my own, I know that's my own
Never mix soil in blood, but I still call them my own
I call them my own, I know that's my own
The song "Dopamine" is a collaboration between Bas and Cozz, members of Dreamville Records, which is a record label founded by J.Cole. With lyrics that speak to the struggles of making it in life, the artists address feelings of doubt, financial instability, and grief. The chorus “Got a whole tank of dopamine, flush it / You’re only as low as you think, fuck it / Your never as low as you think, nah, nah, man your never as low as you think" emphasizes the idea that even when life seems low, there is always a way out.
The first verse begins with a moment of silence for someone who received difficult news over the phone. The artist then speaks about how he is working hard and how he has a lot of family members to support. Thinking back on the loss of his friends, he is reminded of how unpredictable life can be, and how we need to have hope and faith even in difficult situations. The song continues with other verses that center around the idea that life is unpredictable and how we must find ways to persevere and stay optimistic.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a whole tank of dopamine, flush it
I have an abundance of pleasure and satisfaction stored up, but I should let it go and not rely on it for happiness.
You're only as low as you think, fuck it
Don't let your negative thoughts bring you down and prevent you from reaching your goals.
Your never as low as you think, nah, nah, man your never as low as you think
Believe in yourself and your abilities, you are capable of more than you give yourself credit for.
A moment of silence with words that he heard on the phone
A period of reflection after hearing impactful news through a phone call.
Strapped up just like a Platoon, won't find no Oliver Stone
Ready for whatever comes my way, but trying to avoid danger and conflict.
He had four brothers when he was 16 and my nigga now all of them gone
A sad reality of losing loved ones at a young age, and the impact it has on one's life.
I break a pound of that loud, I smoke it all on my own
Using marijuana as a form of escape and coping mechanism for the hardships of life.
I might flip and tell my manager to suck it man
Feeling frustrated and undervalued at work, considering standing up for oneself.
Whats two hundred dollars a week
Questioning the worth of working hard for a small wage, and the struggle to make ends meet.
I got a bunch of fam
Understanding the importance of having family as support and motivation.
Know I got a lot things coming man
Remaining optimistic about the future and the opportunities it holds.
Ain't no limits to what God can prove
Believing that with faith, anything is possible and the universe is full of endless opportunities.
They told me this life wasn't logical and I showed my niggas it was possible
Proving the doubters wrong and overcoming obstacles in life, inspiring others to do the same.
And now I notice what I got to do
Having a clear understanding of one's goals and the steps needed to achieve them.
I'm winning nigga, I'm winning nigga, I'm
Feeling successful and on top of the world, with a sense of unbreakable confidence.
My mother need treatment like she ain't been sick enough?
Acknowledging the struggles and hardships of family members, and feeling helpless in their recovery process.
I call them my own, I know that's my own
Family is always family, blood ties are unbreakable despite any challenges or hardships faced together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jermaine L. Cole, Abbas Hamad, Ronald Eugene Gilmore, Gian Piero Piccioni, Cody Rashad Osagie, Cedric Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@lunatic223
dope is what he is
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@SaintLovefx
You really from the city?
@YvngTrillOfficial
bas kendrick and cole in a song would just be super fire
@javonnemcclellan5923
Rafael Hanson shit would just start igniting
@shanappoo16
"Ain't no limits to what God can prove." Truth!
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