What So Not started as a project between record producer Emoh Instead and Flume. On 13 November 2011, What So Not released their debut EP, 7 Dollar Bill. During this time, they had released several remixes of artists such as Peking Duk, Tom Piper, and Major Lazer,. In early 2013, they embarked on the Massive Universe Tour, in several venues across Australia. In 28 May 2013, they released their second EP, The Quack, featuring a collaboration with Action Bronson on label OWSLA.
The duo released the song, "Jaguar" on 6 December 2013.
On 24 June 2014, What So Not and RL Grime released their single, "Tell Me", with Chris Martins from Spin describing the track as "of both melodic might and percussive ferocity".
On 20 February 2015, Flume announced that he has departed from the What So Not project, citing creative differences. In a post written on Facebook, What So Not stated that "over the last while, Emoh and I have been moving in different directions creatively, we haven't made any music together in quite a while", and thanked Flume for his time and effort put into the project.
"Gemini" which features George Maple, the first track from the Gemini EP, debuted on 9 May 2015. The track was named on Triple J Hottest 100 later that year and peaked at number 52 on the Australian Singles Chart. The lead and title track features Sydney-based singer George Maple.
Gemini was released as a free download on 18 December 2015, which featured collaborations with artists Dillon Francis, Tunji Ige and KLP (musician). The EP was downloaded over 800,000 times, charted globally on iTunes Electronic EP chart and was named to various year-end "best of" lists.
In November 2015, What So Not, Baauer and George Maple co-produced a track for Australian rapper Tkay Maidza, titled "Ghost". The song was premiered on Triple J.
On 9 September 2016, What So Not released the 6-track Divide & Conquer EP, which includes previously released track "Lone".
In October 2016, What So Not, George Maple and Djemba Djemba co-produced a track on Australian rapper Tkay Maidza's debut album, titled "Afterglow".
On 3 November 2016, RL Grime released the single "Waiting" in collaboration with What So Not and Skrillex which was in production since 2013. The track's release was teased through a promotional video which parodied chat-line advertisements and featured footage of 1980-era-influenced vixens with a phone number flashing across the screen, where by calling the number listeners can hear the song in full.
A collaboration between What So Not and New York artist LPX, "Better", was released on 8 September 2017; and was debuted on Australian Radio Station Triple J 7 September 2017. "I had a few productions I’d been working on in this sonic field but struggled to find a vocalist with the right attitude and tone to fit. Lizzy and I clicked instantly on this trajectory & began jamming on the tune," stated What So Not about the track's production. He released "Be Ok Again" which featured Australian musician Daniel Johns on 28 November 2017. The track was produced after Johns noticed What So Not working with Slumberjack as he walked by the studio, which prompted him to invite What So Not to work together at his Newscastle studio.
On 31 January 2018, What So Not announced the arrival of his debut album titled Not All the Beautiful Things which was released on 9 March 2018. The album featured collaborations with artists Skrillex, Slumberjack, San Holo, and American rock band Toto. Together with the announcement, he released lead album single "Stuck In Orbit" which was co-produced with Jono Ma from Australian psychedelic dance band Jagwar Ma. What So Not released third album single titled "Beautiful" on 27 February 2018 and announced a national Australia tour for his "Beautiful Things' World Tour" where he visited cities Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in June 2018.
What So Not's first single of 2019, "We Can Be Friends" featuring American singer Herizen, was released on 22 January 2019. He previously met the singer at a songwriting workshop in Nicaragua, while citing American record producer and rapper J Dilla as the track's main inspiration.
Buried
What So Not Lyrics
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Somewhere out of reach
Girl, I heard you buried her
Somewhere no one can see (yo)
Look, hey
I said how the hell did this happen?
I'm serious, I ain't laughing
You might overdose on this lifestyle
How the hell did it happen?
I'm serious, I ain't laughin'
You might overdose on this lifestyle
I'm scared for you, I ain't rappin, yeah
Hey, this is the time to get it, this is the time to get it
You need to snap out of it nigga, I'm being specific
Huh, this ain't about your Rovers, this ain't about your beaches
This is about your soul, your moments, they gotta be decent
Hey, and I'm just in it for a difference
Hey, I think you're going through something different
Shit, huh, open up your eyes, bro
Yes, you high off that life, you know
Girl, I heard you buried her
Somewhere out of reach
Girl, I heard you buried her
Somewhere no one can see
Tell me, how'd you get so
Caught up in the same thing?
No there's no one else to pay
High after life, high after life, high after life
Making love to death, son
High after life, high after life, high after life
The life (making love to death, son)
High after life, high after life, high after life
Making love to death, son
High after life, high after life, high after life
The life
The song "Buried" by What So Not featuring Rome Fortune and decorated music producer Skrillex with Doomtree's Dessa at premieres a narrative about the experience of living a high-life and its perils. The artist opens up with the first verses by mentioning a girl who he claims to have buried the subject out of everyone's land of vision/ out of reach in a way that no one could see or notice. The artist then transitions to the main theme of the song, as he genuinely expresses his concern for someone in his life whom he sees overdosing on the lifestyle that they live.
In the second verse, the artists speak to a guy who is gleefully caught in the same reckless lifestyle, highlighting on the fact that the essence of life goes beyond the fancy "Rovers" and beaches. He emphasizes the impact of this way of living on one's soul and moments, pushing the guy to try to snap out of it and focus on what is essential. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, indicating the gravity of the song's message that someone somewhere may be lost in the high life, making love to death without anyone noticing, hidden in a space no one can see.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I heard you buried her
The singer heard that the girl buried "her" (unspecified) somewhere where no one can see.
Somewhere out of reach
The location where the girl buried "her" is not accessible.
Girl, I heard you buried her
The singer reiterates that they heard about the burial.
Somewhere no one can see (yo)
The burial took place in a location where visibility is limited.
Look, hey
The artist is trying to get the attention of the girl.
I said how the hell did this happen?
The singer asks how the burial came to happen.
I'm serious, I ain't laughing
The singer emphasizes that they are seriously concerned and not joking.
You might overdose on this lifestyle
The artist warns that the girl might experience dangerous consequences if she continues with her current lifestyle.
I'm scared for you, I ain't rappin'
The artist expresses fear for the girl's well-being and clarifies that they are not just rapping for the sake of it.
Hey, this is the time to get it, this is the time to get it
The artist emphasizes that this is the moment to make a change.
You need to snap out of it nigga, I'm being specific
The singer directly addresses the girl and urges her to get out of her current situation.
Huh, this ain't about your Rovers, this ain't about your beaches
The artist emphasizes that the issue is not about material possessions or vacation destinations.
This is about your soul, your moments, they gotta be decent
The singer highlights that the issue is about the girl's soul and how she chooses to spend her time.
Hey, and I'm just in it for a difference
The singer emphasizes that their concern for the girl is genuine.
Hey, I think you're going through something different
The singer acknowledges that the girl may be going through something unique.
Shit, huh, open up your eyes, bro
The artist implores the girl to wake up and become aware of her situation.
Yes, you high off that life, you know
The artist comments on the girl's fixation on her current lifestyle.
Tell me, how'd you get so
The singer asks the girl how she became so consumed by her current lifestyle.
Caught up in the same thing?
The singer wonders if the girl has become trapped in a vicious cycle.
No there's no one else to pay
The repercussions of the girl's lifestyle are hers and hers alone.
High after life, high after life, high after life
The artist repeats the phrase to emphasize the cycle of the girl's lifestyle.
Making love to death, son
The artist suggests that the girl's preoccupation with her current lifestyle is like an intimate relationship with death.
The life
The girl's lifestyle is referred to as "the life".
High after life, high after life, high after life
The artist repeats the phrase again to emphasize the cycle of the girl's lifestyle.
Making love to death, son
The singer reiterates that the girl's preoccupation with her current lifestyle is like an intimate relationship with death.
High after life, high after life, high after life
The phrase is repeated once again to emphasize the cycle of the girl's lifestyle.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NOAH ANDOH, JAMES EARL, JEROME FORTUNE, JESSICA HIGGS, NOAH BERESIN, AXEL MORGAN, CHRISTOPHER EMERSON
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Girl, I heard you buried her
Somewhere out of reach
Girl, I heard you buried her
Somewhere no one can see
[Rome Fortune:]
Yeah, look, hey
I said how the hell did it happen?
I'm serious, I ain't laughing
You might overdose on this lifestyle
I'm scared for you, I ain't rappin'
How the hell did it happen?
I'm serious, I ain't laughin'
You might overdose on this lifestyle
I'm scared for you, I ain't rappin, yeah
(Shit)
Hey this is the time to get it, this is the time to get it
You need to snap out of it nigga, I'm getting specific
Huh, this ain't about your Rovers, this ain't about your beaches
This is about your soul, your moments, they gotta be decent
Hey, and I'm just in it for a difference
Hey, I think your goals is something different
Shit, huh, open up your eyes, bro
Yes, you high off that life, you know
[George Maple:]
Girl, I heard you buried her
Somewhere out of reach
Girl, I heard you buried her
Somewhere no one can see
Tell me, how'd you get so
Caught up in the same thing?
No, there's nothing else to blame
High off the life, high off the life, high off the life
Baby why'd you get so
High off the life, high off the life, high off the, the life
Baby why'd you get so
I said you're high off the life, high off the life, high off the life
Baby why'd you get so
I said you're high off the life, high off the life, high off the life
The life
Gagan Singh
what so not is the most underrated artist in the whole music industry
HAWX Mcgherbi
he's one of the most underrated artists .... there's also Zayde wolf ... Sickkick
PRA2
Why so few views?! Great job once again guys! love it :D
outzer0
Pitchfork uploaded 1st
Jdam Aackson
strange considering they put skrillex in the tags
Aldyfa Raihan
Another masterpiece from the one and only What So Not
Josef
Put it on soundcloud for gaining attention. this song deserves some hype
Ben M.
I have been visiting this song in the last years, congratulations on the good work!
Vitor Passos
I need more George Maple songs.
John Smith
This is honestly the coolest music video and an amazing song to go along. i need to own this!!!!!!