Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: 7/11/13
Label: Chaos Records
Songwriter: Damon "Atlas" Lewis
Producer: U-Mike, Damon "Atlas" Lewis, XPonent
Length: 3:50
OverviewSince April the up and coming rapper Atlas has been impressing the hip-hop world with his all music, no bullshit attitude and surprising talent at only eighteen' almost nineteen years old. Damon Lewis, or Atlas, as he is known onstage, has collaborated with Tisha Jackson (whom he is currently dating), Stephanie Fierce, Chloe, and Isaac Lovelock to name a few. Now after a few demos including the ironic internet sensation "I am Atlas", the young rapper from Reno, Nevada of all places is ready to show the world what he can do on his first single for airplay and itunes, and not only this; he's doing it alone with no collaborations.
As his debut single, to say that "The Next Great Hip-Hop Song" is ambitious would be an understatement. He called it the next great hip-hop song so automatically the expectations are huge. Joined by the fairly classic, established producer U-Mike, and a younger, lesser known producer XPonent, Atlas makes a song derived from a sound that was popular at least ten or more years ago. The beat isn't hard. There are no heavy electronics. The song is built on a simple beat where the complexity of the drum tone doesn't go beyond a clap, and the bassline only matches this simplicity. Sweet subtle guitars and mild orchestral elements make up the main atmosphere of the song. A catchy horn lick hooks the listener in. Atlas's rapping and soulful singing in the chorus pull the song together, but the style is almost archaic in modern pop music. He is calm and declarative rather than angry. He takes a "tell it like it is" approach that is natural and believable, but risks leaving the listener wishing there was more.
Lyrically, Atlas explains his musical choices. In the second verse he declares "Bass lines have been replaced with bass drops" making it clear that he does not intend to use heavy electronics and synthesizers in his songs or take up the latest trends. The song essentially serves as a second introduction for Atlas. THough filled with some classic rap themes of fame, and sex, the song is truly about Atlas's ambition. He clearly wants to be the next great rapper, but many of the lines (Nigga I never said I was the best/I'm just here saying my verses are very relevant) subtly suggest that he knows he isn't there yet.
Responses"No other rapper has the sophistication of Atlas. so many of his lyrics require considerable outside, scholarly knowledge to understand. This song is a breath of fresh air." - Michael, Santa Barbara, CA
"Boring. The beat is awful and he raps slow as hell" - Rachel, Cleveland, OH
"The most ambitious debut single from a rap artist in years. Atlas sees himself being huge and he might be, but the song itself doesn't bring anything new to the table" - Rolling Stone
"I dont know if Atlas is trying to be taken seriously or not. I dont know if hes trying to re-define hip-hop or just fuck around. But I know that for almost four minutes I was incredibly entertained." - NME
Lyrics
Summer time and I wait up
For this fame to stay up
Stay up and catch up to my name
I aint no lame duck
I am a full throttle sophisticated lyricist
Kobe Bryant of words: Dont need no assist
I can always hold my own
Sorry if you're hella pissed
But not really I'm not really sorry
See only I could write this song
No I never could do this wrong
african safari, we eatin' calamari.
So with quality like this why the fuck should I be sorry
I'm just here to be the next great artist
tHis is my second introduction. This is the smartest
If you're still unsure about who I am
Stick around I'll prove I aint no fucking scam
stay for the next verse so you can fucking understand
I dont cheat, i dont want to dirty my fucking hand
This is the song
The one you've been waiting for
This is the song
That make a song so much more
This'll be the one
You want to talk about
This is the hip-hop song
That'll bring the crowd out
Oh now the first verse is over
Introductions over so I'm right here for ya
You already thinkin it so I'm askin it:
What happened to hip hop
Bass lines have been replaced with bass drops
Everyone selling out. Everyone trying to get ontop
Fuck I wont stop until it stops
Ya'll niggas aren't hip hop; ya'll niggers unhip-pop
oh I'm not here to try to save the genre
It dont need saving I'm just rappin' a mantra
We just need to be natural: less drama
Bring back the hope and change, Barack Obama
Can we stop acting like we all some fuckin profound shit
We just fuckin hos, tight ass, round shit
So no damn rapper should move to be a saint
Sometimes we so sinful I think we must faint
We gotta feed, drink and always fuck a blondie
George Orwell knew it well, oh my Gandhi
See I'm not workin for ye, I'm just workin for me
I'm rappin for me. Rappin' to pay my fee
But I'll fuckin' do it hard try not to go wrong
Thats why I call it the next great song
This is the song
The one you've been waiting for
This is the song
That make a song so much more
This'll be the one
You want to talk about
This is the hip-hop song
That'll bring the crowd out
Yeah listen, why is it whenever I hear the radio sound
Its like all the rappers been buried in the ground
Shit I dont wanna have to make great songs alone
Do it on my own: no farm, home grown
So come on everybody lets get busy
Lets make a real record lets not get pissy
Get it together no need to get hissy
fit your sound this isnt pop so theres no need to get fizzy
In due time I know I'll feel the spotlight
Be so high like I'm flyin' over kites
But for noe I dont need to be that arrogant
Let my verses speak cause they're so elegant
Nigga I never said I was the best
I'm just here saying my verses are very relevant
You can say I'm wrong and you can still be strong
But you still gotta listen to my new hip hop song, lets go
This is the song
The one you've been waiting for
This is the song
That make a song so much more
This'll be the one
You want to talk about
This is the hip-hop song
That'll bring the crowd out
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