Tribe (Bas and J. Cole song) explained

Tribe
Cover:TribeBasJCole.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Bas with J. Cole
Album:Milky Way
Released:April 29, 2014
Recorded:2014
Genre:Hip hop
Chronology:Bas
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"Tribe" is a song by American rappers Bas and J. Cole. It was released on April 29, 2014, as the second single for Bas's album Milky Way. The song was produced by Childish Major with additional production from J. Cole, and contains a sample of "Zum Zum" performed by Edu Lobo.[1] [2]

Background

On August 18, Bas was on Instagram live previewing songs from his album, which was due on August 24. One of the snippets was from "Tribe" showcasing "an up-tempo, percussive instrumental," and later revealing the release date of the single.[3] [4] The song is the ninth collaboration between the two Dreamville artists, including "My Nigga Just Made Bail", "Lit" and "Night Job", among others.[5] [6] When talking about J. Cole helping with the post-production of the song, Bas said:

Music video

The music video for the song was released on August 21.[7] The video was shot in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood.[8] Sidney Madden of NPR said, "like the song's message, the video celebrates the timing of life's blessings."[9]

In other media

The song "Tribe" was featured on the soundtrack to 2018 video game FIFA 19.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coleman . C. Vernon . Bas 'Milky Way' Album: J. Cole, ASAP Ferg And More Assist On Dreamville Artist' New Release . . August 25, 2018 . August 24, 2018.
  2. Web site: Tribe . iTunes.
  3. Web site: Bas Previews "Tribe" Single with J. Cole for New Album . OnSmash.
  4. Web site: Bas & J. Cole Are Dropping A New Single On Tuesday . HoyNewHipHop.
  5. Web site: Bas f. J. Cole - My Nigga Just Made Bail. 2 May 2014. HipHopDX.com. 7 January 2022.
  6. Web site: Glynn . Patrick . Bas Announces 'Too High To Riot' LP, Drops New Single "Methylone" . 2dopeboyz.com . 4 February 2016 . 2016-02-05.
  7. Web site: Ichiki . Chase . Bas & J. Cole vibe out in Miami for their new visual "Tribe" . Revolt.tv.
  8. Saponara . Michael . Bas & J. Cole Travel Through Miami's Lil Haiti for New 'Tribe' Video: Watch . . August 25, 2018 . August 22, 2018.
  9. Web site: Bas And J. Cole Celebrate Good Fortune In 'Tribe' . NPR.
  10. Web site: FIFA 19 Soundtrack, Featuring Childish Gambino, Gorillaz, Logic, And More . . October 6, 2018 . August 31, 2018.
  11. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. September 3, 2018. August 31, 2018.