Tribe (Bas and J. Cole song)
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| Single by Bas with J. Cole | ||||
| from the album Milky Way | ||||
| Released | August 22, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:58 | |||
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| Bas – Tribe with J. Cole on YouTube | ||||
"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.[1][2]
Background[edit]
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:
I learned a lot with this project just you know, really taking the time leaving no stone unturned. Especially nowadays, people are conditioned to hear things a certain way like trap drums are so popular. So it’s like adding some hi-hats and switching the snare there, and throwing the 808 is going to make the difference some kid connecting or not connecting with it.[7]
Music video[edit]
The music video for the song was released on August 21.[8] The video was shot in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood.[9] Sidney Madden of NPR said, "like the song's message, the video celebrates the timing of life's blessings."[10]
In other media[edit]
The song "Tribe" was featured on the soundtrack to 2018 video game FIFA 19.[11]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 6 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[13] | 8 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 48 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[15] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[16] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Coleman, C. Vernon (August 24, 2018). "Bas 'Milky Way' Album: J. Cole, ASAP Ferg And More Assist On Dreamville Artist' New Release". XXL. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ "Tribe". iTunes.
- ^ "Bas Previews "Tribe" Single with J. Cole for New Album". OnSmash.
- ^ "Bas & J. Cole Are Dropping A New Single On Tuesday". HoyNewHipHop.
- ^ "Bas f. J. Cole - My Nigga Just Made Bail". HipHopDX.com. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Glynn, Patrick (4 February 2016). "Bas Announces 'Too High To Riot' LP, Drops New Single "Methylone"". 2dopeboyz.com. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ "Bas talks "Milky Way", TDE, Direction of Dreamville & More!". YouTube. August 30, 2018.
- ^ Ichiki, Chase. "Bas & J. Cole vibe out in Miami for their new visual "Tribe"". Revolt.tv.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (August 22, 2018). "Bas & J. Cole Travel Through Miami's Lil Haiti for New 'Tribe' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ "Bas And J. Cole Celebrate Good Fortune In 'Tribe'". NPR.
- ^ "FIFA 19 Soundtrack, Featuring Childish Gambino, Gorillaz, Logic, And More". EA Sports. August 31, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 3, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ "Bas Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Bas Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
- ^ "British single certifications – Bas & J Cole – Tribe". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Bas – Tribe". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
