Almeda
Solange, Playboi Carti, The-Dream
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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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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.
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CollaborationsThe song features vocals from American rapper Playboi Carti and ad-libs from fellow American rapper The-Dream.
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Producer InformationThe song was produced by Solange herself along with a team of the accomplished producers that include Pharrell Williams, John Key, and John Carroll Kirby.
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Song Genre"Almeda" is often classified as a fusion of contemporary R&B, hip hop, and psychedelic soul.
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Song Title OriginThe 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.
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Cultural ReferencesThe 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.
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Chart RankingUpon release, "Almeda" charted at number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100, signifying Solange's first entry as a leading artist on the chart.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Lyrical AnalysisThe song's lyrics are heavily centered on the celebration and sourcing of power in blackness in its many forms.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received a warm critical reception, with critics praising its experimental nature, powerful lyrics, and Solange's fluid vocal performance.
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Awards and Accolade"Almeda" was named as the best song of 2019 by Pitchfork, an American online music publication.
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Cover VersionBritish singer FKA Twigs performed a piano cover of the song during an NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2019.
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