Almeda

Solange, Playboi Carti, The-Dream

About Almeda

"Almeda" is a song by American singer Solange. It is the ninth track from her fourth studio album, When I Get Home. It features an appearance by rapper Playboi Carti. The song's title is a reference to Almeda, an area of Knowles' home-town of Houston, Texas. The song was written by Solange Knowles, The-Dream and Playboi Carti and produced by Knowles, Pharrell Williams, John Carroll Kirby and Nicholas Cobey. The song also serves as the vocal debut for record producer Metro Boomin, who provides additional vocals.  


Year:
2019
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Hold up
Pour more drank, drank
Sip, sip, sip, sip, sip
For the lack on 'em
Sip, sip, sip, sip, sip
Brown liquor, brown liquor
Brown skin, brown face
Brown leather, brown sugar
Brown leaves, brown keys
Brown zippers, brown face
Black skin, black braids
Black waves, black days
Black baes, black days
These are black-owned things
Black faith still can't be washed away
Not even in that Florida water
Not even in that Florida water
In that Florida water
So pour more drank
Sip, sip, sip, sip, sip
I pour my drank on 'em
Sip, sip, sip, sip, sip
Brown liquor
Brown sugar, brown face
Brown liquor
Brown sugar, brown braids
Black skin
Black Benz, black plays
Black molasses, blackberry the masses

We just sittin' here foolin' around
We just sittin' here coolin' around
We just sittin' here high, comin' down

Hold up
Pour my drank on 'em (Baby, my mind fuzzy)
Sip, sip, sip, sip, sip
Still can't be washed away
Not even in that Florida water
Pour my drank
Sip, sip, sip, sip, sip
Brown liquor
Brown sugar, brown face
Brown liquor
Brown sugar, brown face
Black skin
Black Benz, black plays
Black molasses, blackberry the masses

We just sittin' here foolin' around
We just sittin' here coolin' around
We just sittin' here high, comin' down

All black coupe (Holup, yeah)
Now I want you (Holup, yeah)
Now I want you (Holup, yeah)
What you wanna do? (Holup, yeah)
Tell that boy screw (Holup, yeah)
Young nigga, too cool
Young nigga, big bool
Smokin' that dope, that is strong
I get that choppa, that dumb
All of my diamonds, they lumps
All of my diamonds, big lumps
I get that cash, got a bunch
I'ma die lit, bitch, I'm pump (Holup)
Tear the bitch up, bring her heart
Young nigga, fresh from the start (Holup)
Young nigga, fresh from the start (Holup)
Badass bitch from the start (Holup)
Young nigga, fresh from the start (Holup)
When I come around, they don't talk down
Diamonds they shine in the dark now
Diamonds they shine in the dark now
Diamonds they shine in the dark now
They takin' me in, what I done? (What?)
They takin' me in, what I done? (What?)

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Solange

Solange Piaget Knowles, is a Black American, song writer, singer, actress, and icon. Born June 24, 1986, to her mother and father, Mathew (Black American) and Tina Knowles (Black/*Creole American). At 16, Knowles released her first album, "Solo Star" (2002). In 2005-2007, she acted in movies, for example: "Bring It On, All or Nothing", ect. She also continued writing music for her sister, Beyonce Knowles-Carter (Former Destiny's Child member, turned solo world star). Her second album, "Sol-Angel and The Hadley St. Dreams" (2008), peaked number 9 on the US Billboard 200 and received positive reviews, from critics. She then did a play, "True" (2012). Her third album (2016), "A seat At The Table" (Also known by f… more »

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Written by: John Kirby, Jordan Carter, Pharrell L. Williams, Solange Knowles, Terius Youngdell Nash

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Almeda" is a track from Solange's fourth studio album, "When I Get Home", which was released in March 2019.
Collaborations
The song features vocals from American rapper Playboi Carti and ad-libs from fellow American rapper The-Dream.
Producer Information
The song was produced by Solange herself along with a team of the accomplished producers that include Pharrell Williams, John Key, and John Carroll Kirby.
Song Genre
"Almeda" is often classified as a fusion of contemporary R&B, hip hop, and psychedelic soul.
Song Title Origin
The title "Almeda" is named after a street located in Solange's hometown of Houston, Texas. The street runs through a predominantly African American neighborhood, which ties into the song's themes of black pride and heritage.
Cultural References
The song contains numerous references to African American culture and beauty products associated with it, such as brown liquor, black skin, black braids, and black waves.
Chart Ranking
Upon release, "Almeda" charted at number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100, signifying Solange's first entry as a leading artist on the chart.
Music Video
The video for "Almeda" was directed by Solange herself and features several scenic shots of Houston's landscape, black cowboys and cowgirls, as well as dancing scenes in water and on rooftops.
Lyrical Analysis
The song's lyrics are heavily centered on the celebration and sourcing of power in blackness in its many forms.
Critical Reception
The song received a warm critical reception, with critics praising its experimental nature, powerful lyrics, and Solange's fluid vocal performance.
Awards and Accolade
"Almeda" was named as the best song of 2019 by Pitchfork, an American online music publication.
Cover Version
British singer FKA Twigs performed a piano cover of the song during an NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2019.

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