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.
Jollof Rice
Bas Lyrics
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They be throwing it
I want like nine beats
'Cause I could keep going like I want a foreign (no more)
And I want a dime peace (black pussy only)
I roll that pile of cheef
I blow a zone in the moment
Just tryna stay in the moment
My loyalty to my options
I'ma stay free, granddaddy used to pick cotton
I don't pull up, I crash land, I'm a Martian
Bitches send nudes, while they man watchin' Martin
Had to get my glow up from the darkness
I can spot a novice, you look harmless
Twist the pressure like a pinky promise
Had a lotta haters when they started
Funny how they come around regardless (ooh, ooh)
I roll like tires up under me, ooh
I got a fire up under me, ooh
It burn for money not bitches, no
Don't get too big for your britches, don't
I hit the licks and I pivot
I got a bitch independent, yeah (ooh)
That I have not seen in a minute
She need a visa to visit, yeah, yeah
Gesundheit, bless
Get her on flight, get her on sight
Cut off lights
Fuck me, cook me Jollof Rice
Gesundheit, bless
Get her on flight, get her on sight
Cut off lights
Fuck me, cook me Jollof Rice
I'm really John Cena, my nigga
You really not seeing me, nigga
Maybe on Easter and Christmas
Maybe you reap what you sow from the sea that you spittin'
Still you can't keep my attention
I don't want to waste no more of my patience
Playing them same old games
Where the hell we goin' today?
Only get sleep on the plane
Feel like foreign exchange
Me and the clique hitting licks, lil' bitch
The payload like flipping bricks out in Lagos
And we got it lit like flamethrowers, ain't that a bitch
Ain't no surprise, just saw Rah Dolla on the Ave.
You know the vibes, yeah, you know the vibes
Couple pitfalls in my past but you know my rise like bunches
Chief of the tribe
Pull out game, not quite
At least a nigga tried
Might've saved my life, right
Gesundheit, bless
Get her on flight, get her on sight
Cut off lights
Fuck me, cook me Jollof Rice
Gesundheit, bless
Get her on flight, get her on sight
Cut off lights
Fuck me, cook me Jollof Rice
The song "Jollof Rice" by EarthGang featuring Bas talks about their desire for success and how they want to live their lives. The first verse mentions the desire for good timepieces and beats, as well as a beautiful woman, with a preference for black women. They also mention smoking weed and trying to stay in the moment. The second verse talks about their loyalty to their options and freedom, with a reference to their grandparents' history with cotton picking. They also mention their success in the music industry and how they have overcome adversity. The chorus mentions wanting to be cooked jollof rice, a popular West African dish, by a woman they desire.
The lyrics in this song show the desire for success and the drive to achieve it. EarthGang and Bas mention their hard work and dedication to their craft, as well as their enjoyment of the finer things in life. The chorus featuring the desire for jollof rice is a nod to their West African heritage, and possibly shows the desire to be connected to their roots. Overall, the song embodies the celebration of success and the journey to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a time piece
I desire a wristwatch
They be throwing it
People offer me things frequently
I want like nine beats
I want to produce music with a specific tempo
'Cause I could keep going like I want a foreign (no more)
I could continue indefinitely, like I was driving an exotic car
And I want a dime peace (black pussy only)
I am very selective in my choice of romantic partners
I roll that pile of cheef
I smoke marijuana regularly
I blow a zone in the moment
I enjoy smoking marijuana in the present
Just tryna stay in the moment
I want to live in the present
My loyalty to my options
I remain committed to all of my choices
I'ma stay free, granddaddy used to pick cotton
I am committed to remaining independent, despite the hardships of my ancestors
I don't pull up, I crash land, I'm a Martian
I approach situations in an unconventional, alien-like manner
Bitches send nudes, while they man watchin' Martin
Women send me sexually suggestive photos while their partners are unaware
Had to get my glow up from the darkness
I had to succeed despite difficult circumstances
I can spot a novice, you look harmless
I can easily identify inexperienced individuals
Twist the pressure like a pinky promise
I can handle pressure with ease
Had a lotta haters when they started
I faced criticism when I first began
Funny how they come around regardless (ooh, ooh)
It's ironic how those same critics now want to be associated with my success
I roll like tires up under me, ooh
I am swift and agile, like a fast-moving vehicle
I got a fire up under me, ooh
I am highly motivated and driven
It burn for money not bitches, no
My motivation comes from financial success, not women
Don't get too big for your britches, don't
Don't become arrogant or overconfident
I hit the licks and I pivot
I make quick and effective decisions in business
I got a bitch independent, yeah (ooh)
I have a self-sufficient, assertive female partner
That I have not seen in a minute
I haven't seen my partner in a while
She need a visa to visit, yeah, yeah
My partner is from another country and requires a visa to visit me
Gesundheit, bless
I wish you good health when you sneeze
Get her on flight, get her on sight
Arrange my partner's transportation as soon as possible
Cut off lights
Turn off the lights, so we can be alone together
Fuck me, cook me Jollof Rice
Have sex with me and cook me a popular West African dish
I'm really John Cena, my nigga
I am very hard to detect or uncover
You really not seeing me, nigga
You can't comprehend my success or my methods
Maybe on Easter and Christmas
Perhaps you might briefly encounter me during holidays
Maybe you reap what you sow from the sea that you spittin'
You may face consequences from speaking recklessly
Still you can't keep my attention
I am uninterested in your attempts to captivate me
I don't want to waste no more of my patience
I am tired of being patient
Playing them same old games
Engaging in repetitive or predictable behavior
Where the hell we goin' today?
Where are we headed today?
Only get sleep on the plane
I only get rest on flights
Feel like foreign exchange
I feel like a foreign currency, valuable yet unknown
Me and the clique hitting licks, lil' bitch
My friends and I are making money quickly and efficiently
The payload like flipping bricks out in Lagos
We are moving a large amount of goods, like drug dealers in Nigeria
And we got it lit like flamethrowers, ain't that a bitch
We are living in excess and enjoying our wealth
Ain't no surprise, just saw Rah Dolla on the Ave.
It's not shocking to see successful people in the area
You know the vibes, yeah, you know the vibes
You understand the feeling and the atmosphere
Couple pitfalls in my past but you know my rise like bunches
Despite some setbacks, you are aware of my successful journey
Chief of the tribe
I am the leader of my social group
Pull out game, not quite
I am not always successful at practicing safe sex
At least a nigga tried
I made an effort, even if it wasn't successful
Might've saved my life, right
Not using contraception could have had negative consequences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eian Undrai Parker, Olu O. Fann, Abbas Hamad
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EarthGanghbt
GANGSTAAAAAAAS WASSUP GUYS?!!!
@jimmyhinder5457
🔥🔥🔥
@mystical2846
Y'all killed this one 🔥🔥🔥
@khakishorts8661
Just jamming to this fire
@subomiyusuf1917
u burnt my ears
@will99pye9
mirrorland was 🔥🔥 btw
@belloatolagbe1018
Disappointed that there was no actual Jollof Rice in the video
@erinjackson600
lmaooooo
@zains6939
There was in the background
@belloatolagbe1018
@@zains6939 That's why I said "actual", what they showed was an atrocity, can in no way be called Jollof Rice.