Tribe
J. Cole, Bas
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This one's for you This one's for you I think I made it I think I made it, I think I made it 'Cause I'm always smiling, and you are the reason now Girl, I can't explain it It's all in the timing, I had to get low I had to get low I had to get back, I had to report I had to get facts 'cause you are just that, you that Girl, you share your truths with me And I find them true, amused, you in the booth with me Can't spoil time on nickeling and diming I got me a girl, she don't want no diamonds A daily reminder to holler at God Like where did you find her? Good looking, my nigga Everything 'round me I took it Did it with only the niggas I knew And a few niggas I thought I knew better There go my bitches, I always do better But, you're more top echelon My next probably be a step backwards Niggas front when they get struck with love Like in drama, they used to be the best actors I'm done with all that tough acting John Madden when I saw it happen, and so it happens My niggas want life's good things, they still dreaming And you deserve them too, I'ma do it just so it happens I think I made it, I think I made it 'Cause I'm always smiling, and you are the reason now Girl, I can't explain it It's all in the timing, I had to get low, I had to get low I had to get back, I had to report I had to get facts 'cause you are just that, you that You share your truths with me And I find them true, amused, you in the booth with me La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you) La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you) La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la (I'm hella faded) La, la, la, la, la (yeah) La, la, la, la, la I'm hella faded, I'm hella faded These niggas been hating, I don't know the reason now Sometimes I feel jaded They don't see the real me They only know Cole, they only know Co-ole I had to get back, I had to resort to turning my back I'm doing just that, true that I thought He was through with me, but that wasn't true The proof? You in the coupe with me God shuffled the cards, dealt me a hand with impossible odds Put an obstacle course up Look, and I conquered them all (conquered them all) With minimal effort I'm fresher than sock in your drawer (f*ck) They spinning my records so heavy, I'm topping the Forbes Stuck in a rock in a hard place though Is it true what they say? The higher you go, the longer the fall? Well I dropped to the floor then knocking the door was on queue I thought that I saw it all 'til I saw you Now I call you when the sun shines and the rain dries up I'm a pit bull, but for you I be on chain tied up (one more time) In the backyard with a muzzle on tail wagging like Oregon Trail Waiting on you to come through just like you do, well I think I made it, I think I made it 'Cause I'm always smiling, and you are the reason now Girl, I can't explain it It's all in the timing, I had to get low, I had to get low I had to get back, I had to report I had to get facts 'cause you are just that, you that You share your truths with me And I find them true, amused, you in the booth with me La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you) La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you) La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you) La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la I think I made it I think I made it I think I made it, I think I made it 'Cause I'm always smiling and you are the reason now
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Written by: Abbas Hamad, Fernando Lobo, Jermaine Lamarr Cole, Markus Alandrus Randle, Paulo Valente Soledade
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release date"Tribe" was released on August 22, 2018, as the lead single from Bas's third studio album, Milky Way.
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Artists InvolvementThe song features vocals from American rapper J. Cole, marking the third collaboration between Bas and J. Cole, following "Lit" and "Night Job".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tribe" was shot in Miami's Little Haiti neighbourhood. The vibrant visuals perfectly match the sunny, feel-good vibe of the song.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a non-mainstream song, 'Tribe' still managed to peak at 39 on the Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart.
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Cultural ReferencesThe official music video for Tribe pays homage to the culture, fashion, and neighborhood vibes of Little Haiti in Miami.
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Production and SongwritingThe song was produced by Childish Major and J. Cole, and all the lyrics are written by Bas and J. Cole. It makes the track more personal and reflective of their individual styles.
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Critical Acclaim"Tribe" was critically acclaimed for its catchy tune and potent lyrics. The chemistry between Bas and J. Cole was also highly praised.
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Theme and MessageIn the song, both Bas and J. Cole rap about their journey to success and how they remain true to their roots and community despite their fame and success.
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Sample UsageThe song samples the Hollow Drums of Break by Lonnie Liston Smith.
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PerformancesBas and J. Cole performed "Tribe" live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon making it their television debut for the song.
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