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.
Miles and Miles
Bas Lyrics
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Oh, Oh
You feel the vibe?
For miles and miles and miles
Miles and miles
Can you feel the vibe?
Do you feel the vibe?
For miles and miles and miles
Oh, Oh, Oh
Do you feel the vibe?
For miles and miles and miles
Miles and miles
Or am I too high?
Am I too high?
For miles and miles and miles
Miles and miles
Am I too high?
Cause I feel the vibe from miles and miles and miles
Miles and miles
Do you feel the vibe?
You feel the vibe?
In Bas's song "Miles and Miles," he invites the listener to feel the vibe through a repetition of the phrase "for miles and miles and miles." The song speaks to the feeling of euphoria and being on a natural high, where the vibrations are so strong that they can be felt for miles and miles. Bas asks if the listener can feel the vibe or whether he's too high. The song is open to interpretation and could be seen as a celebratory anthem of good times or an introspective contemplation on Bas's emotional state.
The repetition of the lines "for miles and miles" creates a sense of endlessness, which is further emphasized in the song's title. Bas is suggesting that the feeling of the vibe is so strong that it can't be contained, it extends beyond the present moment and can be felt for miles and miles. This concept of infinite possibility is also hinted at in the lines "or am I too high? / cause I feel the vibe from miles and miles and miles." Bas acknowledges that he may be experiencing a heightened state, but he's also acknowledging the potential that his sense of euphoria may be real and have a far-reaching impact.
Overall, "Miles and Miles" is a song that celebrates emotion and connection, inviting the listener to feel the same force that's guiding Bas.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expression of excitement or agreement
Oh, Oh
Indication of a musical beat or mood
You feel the vibe?
Asking if the listener perceives the atmosphere or energy
For miles and miles and miles
The perceived atmosphere or energy extends for a great distance
Miles and miles
Reiteration of the abundance of energy
Can you feel the vibe?
Asking again if the listener perceives the atmosphere or energy
Do you feel the vibe?
Asking a third time if the listener perceives the atmosphere or energy
Oh, Oh, Oh
Intensifying the musical mood
Or am I too high?
Asking if the artist's perception of the atmosphere or energy is exaggerated due to drug use
Am I too high?
Reiterating the question about the artist's perception of the atmosphere or energy
Cause I feel the vibe from miles and miles and miles
The artist is convinced that the atmosphere or energy extends for a great distance despite possible drug use
Miles and miles
Reiteration of the abundance of energy
Do you feel the vibe?
Asking again if the listener perceives the atmosphere or energy
You feel the vibe?
Asking a fourth time if the listener perceives the atmosphere or energy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONALD GILMORE, KALEB ROLLINS
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