As the drums and bass hit hard, in typical Atlanta trap fashion, Lil Baby rhymes, “I find it crazy the police’ll shoot you and know that you dead, but still tell you to freeze… I guess that mean hold him down if he say he can’t breathe.” In the wake of the killing of George Floyd in particular, these lyrics hit home. And in this song in particular, Lil Baby’s lyrics no doubt deliver on that hype.īeginning in the first verse, Lil Baby seamlessly integrates his critiques of American society, specifically police brutality and systemic racism, with an underlying message of unity between all demographics.
The intro establishes a musical tone similar to typical Lil Baby songs: a suspenseful, catchy atmosphere that makes the listener excitedly anticipate the drums and 808s.
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As the producer establishes a syncopated piano loop melody, you hear chants of “I can’t breathe,” rhythmically interspersed with TV headlines reporting on the ongoing protests against police brutality. Starting with the intro to the song, you can immediately tell: this joint is different. That’s why I was hyped when this summer, Lil Baby put his deluxe “My Turn” album on hold to release a new, politically conscious song: “The Bigger Picture.” However, I also know that melodic rap is often frowned upon, and I can understand people’s frustration about its lack of meaningful content. In particular, I love melodic rap, with artists like Lil Baby, Polo G, and A Boogie leading the way. Growing up in the Bay Area, I listened to a lot of hip hop. Lil Baby - “The Bigger Picture” Kabir Bhansali
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