Sweet (Brockhampton song) explained

Sweet
Cover:Brockhampton - Sweet.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Brockhampton
Album:Saturation II
Released:August 22, 2017
Genre:
Length:4:34
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"Sweet" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American hip hop boy band Brockhampton, released on August 22, 2017 as the fourth single from their second studio album Saturation II (2017).

Composition

In the song, members Matt Champion, Dom McLennon, Merlyn Wood, Ameer Vann and Joba rap about their respective backgrounds and the struggles they have faced while growing up.[1] Kevin Abstract performs the chorus.[2] [3]

Critical reception

Joe Price of Complex described the song as "incredibly catchy" and considered its hook to be one of Brockhampton's best. Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork wrote that Dom McLennon "puts on a show" in the song.[4] Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic commented the song "lures listeners with its unorthodox production".[5]

Live365 placed it at number six in their list "Top 10 Brockhampton Songs".[6]

Music video

The music video was directed by Kevin Abstract, shot by Ashlan Grey, and filmed in Van Nuys, Los Angeles. It features grainy visuals and has been described as "low-concept but highly effective".[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goddard . Kevin . Sweet . . 24 December 2023 . August 22, 2017.
  2. Web site: Price . Joe . Brockhampton Share One Last Preview of 'Saturation II' with New "Sweet" Video . . 24 December 2023 . August 22, 2017.
  3. Web site: Holmes . Charles . Brockhampton Release Two New Videos for “Sweet” and “Follow” . . 24 December 2023 . August 23, 2017.
  4. Web site: BROCKHAMPTON: SATURATION II Album Review. Pitchfork. 2023-12-24.
  5. Web site: Saturation II - BROCKHAMPTON Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic. en. 2023-12-24.
  6. Web site: Milewski . Kathryn . Top 10 Brockhampton Songs . . 24 December 2023 . January 19, 2022.
  7. Web site: Helman . Peter . Brockhampton – “Sweet” Video . . 24 December 2023 . August 22, 2017.