Beast Coast the hip-hop collective featuring Flatbush Zombies, Pro Era (Joey Bada$$, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution, CJ Fly, Powers Pleasant) and the Underachievers tap into a reggae vibe with their laid-back new song Snow in the Stadium.
Producer Erick The Architect weaves the numerous verses between his smooth R&B vocal hook. In his early section, Bada$$ reflects on his roots: Remember way back, I aint have no funds/Now I lay back with a bad little something, he rhymes over a spacey guitar riff and glimmering beats. And it all makes sense, so we all make something/Walk with a chip on my shoulder/Knowing we shifting the culture.
Later, Flatbush Zombies Meechy Darko shouts out Rastafarianism and the power of marijuana. Drink up all night, preferably Hennessy/Please pass my light, the weed will set you free, he proclaims. Puff puff, then fly, move like a refugee/My gun, my knife, the bare necessities/Never running my life fuck what youre telling me/Rasta teach high, them I teach everything.
Snow in the Stadium highlights the supergroups upcoming debut LP, Escape From New York, out May 24th. The album also features recently issued singles Left Hand and Coast/Clear. The crew will perform June 2nd at the Governors Ball Music Festival, with a North American tour launching July 23rd in Seattle, Washington.