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.
Night Job
Bas Lyrics
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See a hundred bandits, each put a hundred bands up
They can't call us bandits no more
Same hood, same corner store
But them same old hoes ain't wearing panties no more
I'm on my night job, slim waist with them fat thighs
Never been baptized, but she soak me all in her holy water
I'm one of five, she the only daughter
Let's play truth or dare
Cause lately my lifestyle's like dynamite
I'ma go lights out like dynamite
Smoke one, that I might
I'm on my night job, always knew how to play these cards of mine
Fuck rap, we seen harder times
Jump back like Vinny Carter prime
I'm on mine
I won't let it out until you let me know if you love it
Aye baby, I'ma take it low
I'm on my night job, y'all niggas jivin', I'm back up in position
Earnhardt, I'ma catch some nigga slippin'
Burn hard on a track and get to whippin'
I'm on my night job, why is it always blacks that get detention?
For my nigga with the pass to get the flip in
Boy that trap is a accurate description
I'm on my night job, finally got Bassy off the corner
'010 niggas thought he was a gonner
He ducked shots, now it's "Bas we gotta phone her"
I'm on my night job, flew the posse out to Rome and
Won't tell you 'bout no Basquiats don't want 'em
Nigga word to Selassie, I'm zonin'
I'm on my night job
Got old niggas tryna bite cause they can't capture
The feeling from days 'fore the game passed 'em
Niggas out here lookin' like a bunch of Dame Dash's
Nicorette, that's patchwork
That ain't better than your last work
Cigarette, let the ash burn
Omen said don't worry 'bout the last word
I'ma hit the gas swerve on 'em, Skrrr
Too high to riot, that's my best excuse for being lazy
Being an artist, that's the best excuse for being crazy
I've been so infatuated, went to Clark and graduated
Now she on my face time and my nigga she just masturbated
Fuck a album release party, I'm out in the streets shawty
How many rappers I killed, counted at least 40
Nah I ain't God, but shawty down on her knees for me
I'm horny like that Coltrane album
A Love Supreme, that's cold fame album
Lately I've been dancing like a Soul train album
Lately silly making songs bout how they hate me
They've been loving me this whole time
My only adversary was my own mind
Killed my ego now I'm snappin' like it's '09
With a gold mine of inspiration for y'all
Fuck your co-sign, that nigga can't fuck with Cole neither
Don't ask for a feature, We bring a whole liter of Ether to eat ya
We gotta eat for niggas, keep reachin'
If these bullets was heat seeking they wouldn't even reach you niggas
I'm on mine
The song "Night Job" by Bas featuring J. Cole is a track that talks about the two rappers' place in the hip-hop world. The lyrics are filled with references to their come-up in the rap industry and the trials and tribulations they had to experience to be where they are now. The song is essentially a reflection of their hustle and determination, with lyrics like "Fuck rap, we seen harder times/Jump back like Vinny Carter prime" showing that they have overcome obstacles and are now in control of their careers.
One of the main themes of the song is the idea of being on their "night job." The lyrics show these rappers are still grinding, hustling, and working tirelessly to achieve their goals. They talk about how they are still putting in work despite their success and that they haven't forgotten where they've come from. The line "I'm on my night job, always knew how to play these cards of mine" shows that Bas and J. Cole are in charge of their own success, and they won't stop until they have achieved everything they want.
Overall, "Night Job" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the rappers' journey to the top of the rap game. The lyrics are introspective and self-reflective, showing that they have learned from their struggles and are now in control of their own futures.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on my night job, my niggas riding my city understand us
I'm working at night, and my friends know that we run this city.
See a hundred bandits, each put a hundred bands up
We used to be called 'bandits', but now we have so much money that we can't be called that anymore.
They can't call us bandits no more
Same hood, same corner store
But them same old hoes ain't wearing panties no more
We may still be from the same neighborhood, but we've come a long way from our past. Even the girls we used to know have changed.
I'm on my night job, slim waist with them fat thighs
Never been baptized, but she soak me all in her holy water
I'm one of five, she the only daughter
She ain't used to sharing, I ain't used to caring
Let's play truth or dare
I'm with a woman who is very attractive, but also very different from me. We want to experiment with each other, even though we come from different backgrounds.
Cause lately my lifestyle's like dynamite
I'ma go lights out like dynamite
Smoke one, that I might
I'm on my night job, always knew how to play these cards of mine
Fuck rap, we seen harder times
Jump back like Vinny Carter prime
I'm on mine
My life has been explosive lately, but I'm okay with that. I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing, even though I've been through tough times before. I'm still in my prime and ready to take on the world.
I won't let it out until you let me know if you love it
Aye baby, I'ma take it low
I want to know if you're enjoying what we're doing, because if you are, I'm going to keep doing it.
I'm on my night job, y'all niggas jivin', I'm back up in position
Earnhardt, I'ma catch some nigga slippin'
Burn hard on a track and get to whippin'
I'm focused on my work, and I'm going to catch anyone who tries to get in my way. I'm going to be the best at what I do.
I'm on my night job, why is it always blacks that get detention?
For my nigga with the pass to get the flip in
Boy that trap is a accurate description
I'm questioning why black people are always singled out for punishment, even when they're not doing anything wrong. My friend is good at flipping drugs, and the trap house is a dangerous but accurate representation of our lives.
I'm on my night job, finally got Bassy off the corner
'010 niggas thought he was a gonner
He ducked shots, now it's "Bas we gotta phone her"
I'm on my night job, flew the posse out to Rome and
Won't tell you 'bout no Basquiats don't want 'em
Nigga word to Selassie, I'm zonin'
My friend Bassy used to hang out on the corner and got involved in dangerous situations. But he survived, and now we're all going to Rome together. I don't want to talk about art, I just want to enjoy my life and focus on myself.
Got old niggas tryna bite cause they can't capture
The feeling from days 'fore the game passed 'em
Niggas out here lookin' like a bunch of Dame Dash's
Nicorette, that's patchwork
That ain't better than your last work
Cigarette, let the ash burn
Omen said don't worry 'bout the last word
I'ma hit the gas swerve on 'em, Skrrr
There are older rappers who are trying to copy what we're doing, but they can't recapture the success they had in the past. They're all trying to be like Dame Dash, but they're just doing patchwork. I'm not worried about my previous work, I'm going to keep pushing myself and moving forward.
Too high to riot, that's my best excuse for being lazy
Being an artist, that's the best excuse for being crazy
I've been so infatuated, went to Clark and graduated
Now she on my face time and my nigga she just masturbated
I'm very high right now, and that's why I'm not doing anything productive. As an artist, it's normal for me to be a little crazy. I graduated from Clark and now I'm talking to a girl on Facetime who just masturbated.
Fuck a album release party, I'm out in the streets shawty
How many rappers I killed, counted at least 40
Nah I ain't God, but shawty down on her knees for me
I'm horny like that Coltrane album
A Love Supreme, that's cold fame album
Lately I've been dancing like a Soul train album
Lately silly making songs bout how they hate me
They've been loving me this whole time
My only adversary was my own mind
Killed my ego now I'm snappin' like it's '09
With a gold mine of inspiration for y'all
Fuck your co-sign, that nigga can't fuck with Cole neither
Don't ask for a feature, We bring a whole liter of Ether to eat ya
We gotta eat for niggas, keep reachin'
If these bullets was heat seeking they wouldn't even reach you niggas
I'm on mine
I don't care about promoting my album, I just want to be out in the city. I've defeated a lot of rappers in my career. I've had sex with a lot of women, and I'm really horny right now. I've been dancing a lot lately, and some people hate me for it. But most people love me, and my only problem lately has been my own mind. I've overcome my ego, and I'm working on new music for my fans. I don't need someone else to support me, because I'm doing just fine on my own. I'm unstoppable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY P. FELTON, HENRY LAUFER, JERMAINE L. COLE, CEDRIC BROWN, ABBAS HAMAD, KALEB NATHAN ROLLINS
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REASONS WHY A K.DOT/J.COLE COLLAB SHOULD HAPPEN
1. Both can bounce between being deep and poetic to vulnerable and introspective very smooth.
2. They can bring out something from the other.
3. Both can meld into other styles incredibly well while still retaining identity.
4. Both understand the aspect of melody(what works and what doesn't).
5. They can bring out the emotion of the beat itself(something quite difficult to do).
REASONS WHY A K.DOT/J.COLE COLLAB SHOULD NOT HAPPEN
1. Both fanbases are very outspoken and feel strongly about their opinion.
2. The hype would do far more damage to one of their careers if either is even slightly out-done.
3. K.Dot has many flows but they all sound vastly different, whereas Cole sticks more to 4/4 pattern flows but with rapid-fire lyrics in spurts.
4. It's incredibly debatable if they meld but the bigger issue is how their styles clash or mix together.
5. With 2 people of their current stature, it's a huge gamble.
I'd much rather hear a TDExDreamville collab, where Cole and Kendrick do most of the production, there's 20 tracks and both only appear on half.
@ft3434
I remember playing this song over and over after each night shift and had to ride the bus back home in the dark. Now I drive my own car bumping this down the same streets 🙏🏽
@Biggboy29
🤞🏽🤞🏽
@karpediem214
Continue to stay true…
@dolphinkhena4785
Respect to you☝️
@mekos
A great share!! Cheers!
@davuruklongkat3348
Bro is still ride a bus
@kyleferguson5463
When Bas & Cole get on a song together it never disappoints ... Straight 🔥🔥🔥
@sethwilkes8026
Night job or tribe?
@bryanhodgin1329
@Chocolate Cheerio tribe
@sethwilkes8026
@Tv Bryan i got to go with night job