“Riot!,” the closing track of Some Rap Songs, is entirely instrumental, not… Read Full Bio ↴“Riot!,” the closing track of Some Rap Songs, is entirely instrumental, notably sampling a song of the same name by South African jazz legend, and close friend of his father, Hugh Masekela, from Masekela’s 1969 vinyl release Mace And Grenades / Riot.
A snippet of the track was previewed on Earl’s Instagram as promo leading to the album release.
Hugh Masekela’s music has made several appearances in Earl’s work, particularly in “Earl Sweatshirt Stays Inside” with Red Bull Radio. Masekela passed away in January 2018, only a few weeks after Earl’s father.
Here’s a full list of songs used;
- Hush (Shoutout to the Olympics);
- Been Such A Long Time (Planet 2 Planet);
- Nye Tamo Ame (Curb Servin’);
- Gold (March Madness).
A section of this instrumental was used in his 2015 track/project “Solace.”
The song was also played as the intro to his set at Camp Flog Gnaw on November 11th, 2018 prior to it’s release.
A snippet of the track was previewed on Earl’s Instagram as promo leading to the album release.
Hugh Masekela’s music has made several appearances in Earl’s work, particularly in “Earl Sweatshirt Stays Inside” with Red Bull Radio. Masekela passed away in January 2018, only a few weeks after Earl’s father.
Here’s a full list of songs used;
- Hush (Shoutout to the Olympics);
- Been Such A Long Time (Planet 2 Planet);
- Nye Tamo Ame (Curb Servin’);
- Gold (March Madness).
A section of this instrumental was used in his 2015 track/project “Solace.”
The song was also played as the intro to his set at Camp Flog Gnaw on November 11th, 2018 prior to it’s release.
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@scottknowsnothing2153
Riot is like finally finding your way out of hell and instead of arriving to a party you just walk around a city watching everyone live their normal life and even though some would says it boring and mundane you can't help but think how much sweeter a normal way of life is
@KingLulzington
Scott McConnell bro I’m tearing up at the fact someone else fees this way
@411ward
I love the simple life. Too bad everyone about money now
@KingLulzington
411ward same and everyone obsesses about shit that won’t matter when you’re dead. Enjoy yourself fuck this material shit go out meet people eat good food fuck and experience new things
@411ward
Overlord Lulzington what I’m saying man. it’s what I been depressed about for a long ass time. But I’m finally getting out of it. Thanks for the words my guy be easy
@KingLulzington
411ward me and you both brother. Fuck what everybody else on. Enjoy yourself stay positive and stay strong ✊🏽 never give up
@DilairSingleton
Damn, this gives me chills. This is that "coming out the other side of a hella dark place" music. Like the end of a movie that doesn't necessarily have a happy ending, but it's the best it's ever gonna be. Powerful work, thank you brother Earl.
@vatekehcorlon867
you nailed it!
@dirtytreez1135
Whoa
@josephjackson9269
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