— GRAMMY-nominated, RIAA-certified artist Bas has released his fourth album We Only Talk About Real Shit When We’re Fucked Up.
Born in France and raised in Queens, the globally-minded Dreamville artist takes profound inspiration from his travels, having traversed five continents since 2022. That inspiration is out front in the Boi1da and COLEMAN-produced album featuring Afrobeats, NYC hip-hop, Dance, R&B, and more.
Collaborating with an international roster of featured artists, Bas curated a journey to transcend borders, boasting an impressive lineup including J. Cole (NC), Amaarae (Ghana), AJ Tracey (London), FKJ (France), A$AP FERG (NYC), Adekule Gold (Nigeria), Blxckie (South Africa) and Sha Sha (Zimbabwe) with additional production from T-Minus, J Lloyd (Jungle), Lydia Kitto, Nigerian producer Kel-P and more.
We Only Talk About Real Shit When We’re Fucked Up follows a dual narrative for Bas. On one hand, the album sheds light on the societal phenomenon where sensitive topics become conversational only under the influence of substances, as evident in tracks like “Ho Chi Minh.” On the flip side, it also serves as a commentary on society’s tendency to remain indifferent to challenging scenarios until they reach critical junctures, as reflected in tracks like “Khartoum” and “Decent.”
Listen to the album and watch music videos from the album right here. Also be sure to stay tuned for more from Bas.