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.
Passport Bros
Bas Lyrics
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No more dares, only truths, girl, how 'bout we go?
Go up shelf, we not drinkin' Casamigos
Are you impaired? You're not there, but I'm a little
Clase Azul got me singin', "I love you too"
Bassy, Captain Clase, girl, come drive my boat
DZL will got that Captain Morgan, pour him three more
Then stand up, please
Let me see you put your hands on your knees
No more dares, only truths, girl, how 'bout we go?
Go up shelf, we not drinkin' Casamigos
Are you impaired? You're not there, but I'm a little
Clase Azul got me singin', "I love you too"
Where you work on the weekend?
Where you go on a Sunday?
Heard that place is the hot spot
I'ma take you to brunch there
I'ma get you the Rollie
I'ma take you to Italy
I'ma need you to show me everything that's gon' be
No more dares, only truths, girl, how 'bout we go?
Go up shelf, we not drinkin' Casamigos
Are you impaired? You're not there, but I'm a little
Clase Azul got me singin'-
Yeah, Cole and Bassy, the passport bros
But we ain't shellin' out cash for hoes
No, I'm a little old fashioned
Coast to coast out in Shoko, smashing
Shots of Clase, me and lil' Bassy in Barcelona
The news just dropped, I'm a partial owner
What can I say?
Tell coach Cliff to suit me up and I'll play
I'm winning
We at Tape Mayfair, you can't get in
The little back room where not many fit in
The prettiest girls all be grinnin'
They say I'm they favorite
They want me to lay with, it's blatant
Now we on our M.I.A. shit, we just hit playa
They're playing the Durk song, damn, I'm on fire
A little redbone
She looks like Mya and want me to try her, oh Lord
No more dares, only truths, girl, how 'bout we go?
Go up shelf, we not drinkin' Casamigos
Are you impaired? You're not there, but I'm a little
Clase Azul got me singin', "I love you too"
The lyrics to Bas's song "Passport Bros" tell a story of two friends, Bas and Cole, who are enjoying their adventurous lifestyle while exploring different cities around the world. The song opens with a reference to Clase Azul, a high-end tequila brand, which sets the tone for a luxurious and carefree experience. The line "Clase Azul got me singin', 'I love you too'" suggests that the indulgence in this tequila has put the singer in a joyful and affectionate mood.
As the song continues, Bas and Cole are seen as the life of the party, attracting attention wherever they go. They invite a girl to join them on their escapades and confidently declare that they will show her a good time, with lyrics like "Bassy, Captain Clase, girl, come drive my boat" and "Ring that bell, bet they follow wherever we go."
The chorus reveals a playfulness in the relationship between Bas and the girl, as they engage in a game of truth or dare. Bas suggests leaving behind the popular Casamigos tequila and choosing something different. The line "Are you impaired? You're not there, but I'm a little" suggests that Bas might be slightly intoxicated but still full of enthusiasm.
The next verse shifts the focus to the girl, as Bas asks her questions about her life and offers to show her new experiences. He mentions taking her to a hot spot for brunch and buying her a luxury watch (the Rollie). He also expresses his desire to travel to Italy with her and discover everything that their future holds.
In the final verse, Bas and Cole are referred to as the "passport bros," implying that they are constantly on the move, exploring different countries. They boast about their lifestyle but also mention their traditional values, saying they don't spend money on women. Bas takes pride in his achievements, mentioning that he has become a partial owner in some venture. This verse also highlights their success and popularity as they frequent exclusive clubs and attract the attention of beautiful women.
Line by Line Meaning
Clase Azul got me singin', "I love you too"
The influence of Clase Azul tequila is making me express my love for you.
No more dares, only truths, girl, how 'bout we go?
Instead of playing games, let's be honest with each other and spend time together.
Go up shelf, we not drinkin' Casamigos
We are choosing a higher quality drink than Casamigos tequila.
Are you impaired? You're not there, but I'm a little
Are you intoxicated? You seem distant, but I am slightly intoxicated.
Bassy, Captain Clase, girl, come drive my boat
I, Bas, who goes by the name Captain Clase, want you to take control and lead us.
Ring that bell, bet they follow wherever we go
If you make a move, others will follow and join us.
DZL will got that Captain Morgan, pour him three more
DZL will bring more Captain Morgan rum for me, pour three additional drinks.
Then stand up, please
Let me see you put your hands on your knees
Please stand up and show me your dance moves, especially with your hands on your knees.
Where you work on the weekend?
Which place do you work at during the weekends?
Where you go on a Sunday?
Where do you usually go on Sundays?
Heard that place is the hot spot
I've heard that particular place is very popular and lively.
I'ma take you to brunch there
I will invite you to have brunch at that place.
I'ma get you the Rollie
I will buy you a Rolex watch.
I'ma take you to Italy
I will take you on a trip to Italy.
I'ma need you to show me everything that's gon' be
I will rely on you to guide me and show me everything that will happen.
Yeah, Cole and Bassy, the passport bros
J. Cole and Bas, known as the passport bros, are travelers and explorers.
But we ain't shellin' out cash for hoes
We are not spending money on women who are only interested in material things.
No, I'm a little old fashioned
No, I prefer a more traditional approach to relationships.
Coast to coast out in Shoko, smashing
Traveling from one coast to another, we are enjoying ourselves at Shoko nightclub.
Shots of Clase, me and lil' Bassy in Barcelona
Taking shots of Clase Azul tequila, both me and Bas are having a great time in Barcelona.
The news just dropped, I'm a partial owner
Recently, I became a part-owner of something exciting or significant.
What can I say?
Tell coach Cliff to suit me up and I'll play
I can't help myself, I'm ready to showcase my skills and participate if Coach Cliff allows.
I'm winning
I am currently experiencing success or victory.
We at Tape Mayfair, you can't get in
We are currently at an exclusive venue called Tape Mayfair where you cannot gain entry.
The little back room where not many fit in
In the small, exclusive area where only a select few can fit.
The prettiest girls all be grinnin'
The most attractive girls are all smiling and expressing their happiness.
They say I'm they favorite
They claim that I am their favorite person.
They want me to lay with, it's blatant
They desire to be intimate with me, it's obvious and straightforward.
Now we on our M.I.A. shit, we just hit playa
Now we are embracing the lifestyle and attitude of Miami, and we have just arrived at the beach.
They're playing the Durk song, damn, I'm on fire
They are currently playing a song by Lil Durk, and it's making me feel extremely confident and excited.
A little redbone
She looks like Mya and want me to try her, oh Lord
There is a light-skinned girl who resembles the singer Mya, and she wants me to pursue a romantic relationship with her, which surprises me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Abbas Hamad, Abdul Aziz Dieng, Jermaine Cole, Luke Maurizio Mauti, Michael Holmes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Original Tweeqz
cant explain how great it is to hear these two making music again
S M
Even j Cole a passport bro lol. What's to become of the US when all the men with money find women elsewhere instead of dealing with these divorce laws and the bad attitudes here? Lol
Rylan Earp
@S Mj.cole is already married tho. Or is she a western girl I’m not completely educated on it?
S M
@LL00NEYY she a western girl from NY. She might be a good one though. I never hear about her trying to venture out and get her own spotlight.
Alaye
Shout out to the Passport bros. Keep winning fellas.🤜🏾🤛🏾
John Horse
All power to Passport Brothers!!!
Adithya Ramesh
COLE AND BAS BACK TO SAVE THE SUMMER 🔥🔥🔥
Lil Broomstick
Salute to the Passport Bros
Malachi the Momentous
💯
John Kings
On my way to Medellin, Columbia!! Passport Bros! 🤣💪🏽