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.
Nirvana
Bas Lyrics
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Kitchen table, say no more
Got you up against the door
Turn it up, to the morning
And I been tripping on the low
Hit it fast, hit it slow
Really love, to the morning
Can we do this on the low?
Take it fast or take it slow
Really doesn't matter anymore, baby
Every time, my favorite times are wastin' time with you
Love you sober, love you older, love you always, boo
Forever might not need no wedding ring
Nowhere I'd rather be but here with you
This world of seven seas, the heavens too
No part of it I see compare with you
I just gotta know
Can we do this on the low?
Take it fast or take it slow
Really doesn't matter anymore, baby
Yeah
That's a fact, scientific
What's a Jordan with no Scottie Pippen
I'll be Scottie, baby, you the greatest
Got no problems givin' you the praises
Cop a drop for you, the new Mercedes
You deserve the latest
Bein' honest, I could loop you daily
Baby, you is something like my favorite playlist
But I could never play you like the stereo from Shea Stadium
It ain't Shea Stadium, but these days
It ain't rented and it auto-park
And she got back like a photobomb
Throw that ass back, no photoshop
Independent, had to shoot my shot, ayy
Uber Eats, big movie screens
Shit, fuck, and sleep
I could do this all day
I just gotta know
Can we do this on the low?
Take it fast or take it slow
Really doesn't matter anymore, baby
Every time, my favorite times are wastin' time with you
Love you sober, love you older, love you always, boo
Forever might not need no wedding ring
Nowhere I'd rather be but here with you
This world of seven seas, the heavens too
No part of it I see compare with you
The lyrics of "Nirvana" by Bas Falcons and B. Lewis explore themes of intimacy, love, and the desire for an authentic connection. The song starts with the singer expressing a physical connection with their lover, stating how they are getting them on the floor and hitting it fast or slow. The lyrics then progress, and the singer discusses their honest feelings about their lover, how they love spending time together, and how they might not need a wedding ring to symbolize their commitment. The singer then goes on to express how they feel about their lover, stating that nothing else in the world can compare to them.
The lyrics of "Nirvana" can also be seen as a nod to the idea of a deep, emotional connection with another person. The singer seems to be saying that true happiness and contentment can be found in the companionship of someone they truly care about. The line, "This world of seven seas, the heavens too, no part of it I see compare with you" showcases this sentiment. It seems as though the singer feels that nothing in the entire world is as precious or meaningful as their connection with their lover.
Overall, "Nirvana" is a song about the beauty of finding love, and the importance of cherishing it. It is a song that celebrates the magic of intimacy and the joy of being with someone you care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Get you, get you on the floor
I want you to dance with me and let loose
Kitchen table, say no more
Let's have some fun together even if it's not in a bed
Got you up against the door
I want to be close to you and feel your body
Turn it up, to the morning
Let's keep the party going until sunrise
And I been tripping on the low
I've been thinking about you secretly
Hit it fast, hit it slow
I want to take things at whatever pace feels good to us
Really love, to the morning
I love being with you and want to keep going all night
Can we do this on the low?
Can we keep this a secret between us?
Take it fast or take it slow
Let's do whatever feels right, even if it's not the norm
Really doesn't matter anymore, baby
I'm happy as long as we're together and having fun
Every time, my favorite times are wastin' time with you
Spending time with you is the best part of my day
Love you sober, love you older, love you always, boo
I love you no matter what, in any circumstance or situation
Forever might not need no wedding ring
We don't need a formal commitment to know we're meant to be together forever
Nowhere I'd rather be but here with you
I feel happiest and most content when I'm with you
This world of seven seas, the heavens too
There's so much wonder and beauty in the world, but none of it compares to being with you
That's a fact, scientific
This isn't just my opinion, it's based on facts
What's a Jordan with no Scottie Pippen
I need you by my side, like Michael Jordan needed his teammate Scottie Pippen
I'll be Scottie, baby, you the greatest
I'll be there to support you and lift you up, you're the best
Got no problems givin' you the praises
I want to show you how much I appreciate and admire you, no holding back
Cop a drop for you, the new Mercedes
I want to spoil you and give you the best because you deserve it
You deserve the latest
You deserve only the newest and most updated things
Bein' honest, I could loop you daily
I can listen to and appreciate you every day, without getting tired of it
Baby, you is something like my favorite playlist
You bring me so much joy, like my favorite playlist does
But I could never play you like the stereo from Shea Stadium
I would never use or take advantage of you in any way
It ain't Shea Stadium, but these days
We may not have everything, but what we have is enough
It ain't rented and it auto-park
My car is fully owned and even has an automatic parking feature
And she got back like a photobomb
You're so attractive, you steal the show in any photo
Throw that ass back, no photoshop
Let your body move naturally, no need for any touch-ups or alterations
Independent, had to shoot my shot, ayy
I had to take a chance and make a move to show you how I feel
Uber Eats, big movie screens
We can enjoy any type of night, whether it's ordering food in or going out for a movie on the big screen
Shit, fuck, and sleep
We don't need anything else but each other to have a good time
I could do this all day
I'm so happy and satisfied with you, I could spend forever in this moment
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Abbas Hamad, Bradford Aaron Lewis, Michael Graham Oatman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daniaalkhan4702
Bas is the definition of underrated.
@monaTrio
AGREED
@kylecampbell8053
Bro I just discovered him today I was SLEEPING!!
@jordanandladdy2191
Facts
@cvabds
RIP in peace just cobaine
@Tvsthawrld
I wish he will get the attention he deserves
@chargeittothegame688
Bas what an amazing artist. His real fans knows he ainโt underrated.
@jahnellbroomfield7172
Nah he most definitely is. Maybe not compared to the other dreamville signees but he deserves way more a)publicity and b)recognition of his amazing skills
@yuko1227
@jahnell broomfield
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Your talking about Views wise. Bas is hella famous. His on FIFA. That's not enough for you ?
Or you thinking about the Drake popular type
@jahnellbroomfield7172
@Sparta Lee I mean I guess drake famous but not really. Bas I'd say is also apart of that "middle child" generation that's able to bring the older and newer crowds together. Compared to others in tha generation (joey badass, denzel, big sean, g easy, logic, etc) he had substantially less plays, streams, and street notoriety. And it really saddens me because It's the ones more talented that usually end up the least listened compared to others that are perceived as more "lit"