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Deep Reverence
Cover:File:Deep_reverence.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Big Sean featuring Nipsey Hussle
Album:Detroit 2
Released:August 25, 2020
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Producer:
Chronology:Big Sean
Prev Title:None of Your Concern
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Wolves
Next Year:2020

"Deep Reverence" is a song by American rapper Big Sean featuring American rapper Nipsey Hussle. It was released on August 25, 2020, as the lead single from Sean's fifth studio album Detroit 2 (2020). Produced by Hit-Boy and G. Ry, the song finds Sean and Nipsey rapping about their pressures and struggles in life, and working hard to earn respect.[1] The song received a nomination for Best Rap Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.[2]

Background

The song was previewed in March 2020 by Hit-Boy during his Verzuz battle with Canadian record producer Boi-1da. On August 24, 2020, it was announced by Big Sean while he responded to a fan,[3] and released hours later.[4]

Composition

In the first verse of the song, Nipsey Hussle describes his upbringing in a neighborhood of members of the Crips gang.[5] In the second verse, Big Sean raps about how he ended his feud with Kendrick Lamar after Hussle was murdered: "After what happened to Nipsey I reached out to Kendrick / There wasn't even no real issues there to begin with / Lack of communication and wrong information from people fueled by the ego it's like mixing flames with diesel".[6] [7] Sean also reveals that he suffered a miscarriage with his partner, American singer Jhené Aiko,[8] [9] and addresses dealing with anxiety.[10]

Music video

The official music video for the song was released on March 5, 2021.[11] Directed by Sergio, it features a painting of Nipsey Hussle placed throughout Los Angeles. Sean rides around the city with American rappers Snoop Dogg and Dom Kennedy,[12] [13] and raps on a basketball court and in front of a wall, both of which have large murals of Hussle. Several days after the release of the video, Sean shared some behind-the-scenes clips and images on Instagram.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schatz. Lake. 2020-08-25. Big Sean unveils stacked tracklist for Detroit 2, shares new Nipsey Hussle collaboration "Deep Reverence": Stream. 2021-03-12. Consequence of Sound.
  2. Web site: 2020-12-15. Big Sean. 2021-03-17. GRAMMY.com.
  3. Web site: Shifferaw. Abel. Cowen. Trace William. August 25, 2020. Big Sean Shares Nipsey Hussle Collaboration "Deep Reverence" From 'Detroit 2'. Complex.
  4. Web site: Aswad. Jem. 2020-08-25. Big Sean Drops New Song Featuring the Late Nipsey Hussle, 'Deep Reverence' (Listen). Variety.
  5. Shaffer. Claire. 2020-08-25. Big Sean Drops Nipsey Hussle Collaboration, 'Deep Reverence'. Rolling Stone.
  6. Web site: Minsker. Evan. August 25, 2020. Big Sean Shares Nipsey Hussle–Featuring New Song "Deep Reverence". Pitchfork.
  7. Web site: Chilton. Louis. 2020-08-28. Big Sean raps about reconciling with Kendrick Lamar after death of Nipsey Hussle in new track. The Independent.
  8. Web site: Jones. Jiggy. 2020-08-25. The Source Big Sean Reveals Jhene Aiko Suffered a Miscarriage In New Single 'Deep Reverence'. 2021-03-31. The Source. en-US.
  9. Web site: Big Sean Reveals Jhené Aiko Suffered Miscarriage In New Song. 2021-03-31. HotNewHipHop. 25 August 2020 . en.
  10. Web site: Johnson. Brandon. 2020-08-26. Big Sean Embraces Life's Pain on "Deep Reverence". Medium.
  11. Web site: Powell. Jon. 2021-03-05. Big Sean unveils new video for "Deep Reverence" with Nipsey Hussle. 2021-03-12. Revolt.
  12. Web site: Price. Joe. March 5, 2021. Big Sean Pays Tribute to Nipsey Hussle in New "Deep Reverence" Video. live. 2021-03-12. Complex. https://web.archive.org/web/20210305202053/https://www.complex.com/music/big-sean-nipsey-hussle-deep-reverence-video . 2021-03-05 .
  13. Web site: Caraan. Sophie. 2021-03-07. Big Sean Honors Nipsey Hussle in "Deep Reverence" Visual. live. 2021-03-12. Hypebeast. https://web.archive.org/web/20210308073750/https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/big-sean-nipsey-hussle-deep-reverence-music-video-stream . 2021-03-08 .
  14. Web site: Findlay. Mitch. March 10, 2021. Big Sean Has "Deep Reverence" For Snoop Dogg. live. 2021-03-12. HotNewHipHop. https://web.archive.org/web/20210310151901/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/big-sean-has-deep-reverence-for-snoop-dogg-news.128109.html . 2021-03-10 .