Tribe

J. Cole, Jermaine Cole, Bas

About Tribe

"Tribe" is a song by American rappers Bas and J. Cole. It was released on August 22, 2018, 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.


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2018
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This one's for you
This one's for you
I think I made it

I think I made it, I think I made it
'Cause I'm always smiling, and you are the reason now
Girl, I can't explain it
It's all in the timing, I had to get low
I had to get low
I had to get back, I had to report
I had to get facts 'cause you are just that, you that
Girl, you share your truths with me
And I find them true, amused, you in the booth with me

Can't spoil time on nickeling and diming
I got me a girl, she don't want no diamonds
A daily reminder to holler at God
Like where did you find her? Good looking, my nigga
Everything 'round me I took it
Did it with only the niggas I knew
And a few niggas I thought I knew better
There go my bitches, I always do better
But, you're more top echelon
My next probably be a step backwards
Niggas front when they get struck with love
Like in drama, they used to be the best actors
I'm done with all that tough acting
John Madden when I saw it happen, and so it happens
My niggas want life's good things, they still dreaming
And you deserve them too, I'ma do it just so it happens

I think I made it, I think I made it
'Cause I'm always smiling, and you are the reason now
Girl, I can't explain it
It's all in the timing, I had to get low, I had to get low
I had to get back, I had to report
I had to get facts 'cause you are just that, you that
You share your truths with me
And I find them true, amused, you in the booth with me

La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you)
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you)
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la (I'm hella faded)
La, la, la, la, la (yeah)
La, la, la, la, la

I'm hella faded, I'm hella faded
These niggas been hating, I don't know the reason now
Sometimes I feel jaded
They don't see the real me
They only know Cole, they only know Co-ole
I had to get back, I had to resort to turning my back
I'm doing just that, true that
I thought He was through with me, but that wasn't true
The proof? You in the coupe with me
God shuffled the cards, dealt me a hand with impossible odds
Put an obstacle course up
Look, and I conquered them all (conquered them all)
With minimal effort I'm fresher than sock in your drawer (f*ck)
They spinning my records so heavy, I'm topping the Forbes
Stuck in a rock in a hard place though
Is it true what they say? The higher you go, the longer the fall?
Well I dropped to the floor then knocking the door was on queue
I thought that I saw it all 'til I saw you
Now I call you when the sun shines and the rain dries up
I'm a pit bull, but for you I be on chain tied up (one more time)
In the backyard with a muzzle on tail wagging like Oregon Trail
Waiting on you to come through just like you do, well

I think I made it, I think I made it
'Cause I'm always smiling, and you are the reason now
Girl, I can't explain it
It's all in the timing, I had to get low, I had to get low
I had to get back, I had to report
I had to get facts 'cause you are just that, you that
You share your truths with me
And I find them true, amused, you in the booth with me

La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you)
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you)
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la (this one's for you)
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
I think I made it
I think I made it
I think I made it, I think I made it
'Cause I'm always smiling and you are the reason now

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J. Cole

Jermaine Lamar Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is a German-born American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 2009, he became the first artist to sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. His long-awaited debut album titled Cole World: The Sideline Story was released on September 27, 2011. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, Top R&B Albums and Top Rap Albums chart, selling more than 217,000 in its first week sales. He received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 54th Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Abbas Hamad, Fernando Lobo, Jermaine Lamarr Cole, Markus Alandrus Randle, Paulo Valente Soledade

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Release date
"Tribe" was released on August 22, 2018, as the lead single from Bas's third studio album, Milky Way.
Artists Involvement
The song features vocals from American rapper J. Cole, marking the third collaboration between Bas and J. Cole, following "Lit" and "Night Job".
Music Video
The music video for "Tribe" was shot in Miami's Little Haiti neighbourhood. The vibrant visuals perfectly match the sunny, feel-good vibe of the song.
Chart Performance
Despite being a non-mainstream song, 'Tribe' still managed to peak at 39 on the Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart.
Cultural References
The official music video for Tribe pays homage to the culture, fashion, and neighborhood vibes of Little Haiti in Miami.
Production and Songwriting
The song was produced by Childish Major and J. Cole, and all the lyrics are written by Bas and J. Cole. It makes the track more personal and reflective of their individual styles.
Critical Acclaim
"Tribe" was critically acclaimed for its catchy tune and potent lyrics. The chemistry between Bas and J. Cole was also highly praised.
Theme and Message
In the song, both Bas and J. Cole rap about their journey to success and how they remain true to their roots and community despite their fame and success.
Sample Usage
The song samples the Hollow Drums of Break by Lonnie Liston Smith.
Performances
Bas and J. Cole performed "Tribe" live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon making it their television debut for the song.

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