Bas Drops New Video For “Decent” FT. Amaarae
GRAMMY-nominated, RIAA-certified artist Bas released his new album We Only Talk About Real Shit When We’re Fucked Up just last month, and today he’s back with a remarkable video from it for “Decent” ft. Amaarae. Directed by Danaé Gosset the video is the first in a series of videos from the album where Bas put the creative control of the visuals into the care of hand-picked creators. For “Decent”, Gosset brings the lyricism of the song to life in an animated story between Bas and his partner while the course of their relationship plays out on stage as they navigate through incredible metaphors. Of the video Gosset notes:
“The video for “Decent” illustrates the challenges of balancing a healthy relationship as an artist while actively pursuing passion and success. The thematic exploration of restraint and escapism is brought to life through a series of performance art pieces interwoven into the narrative.
“Decent” was inspired by performance artists, drawing inspiration from Marina Abramovich, Yoann Bourgeois, and Yoko Ono. In conjunction with a vibrant visual landscape inspired by James Turrell, Olafur Eliason, and Dan Flavin.
The video was first made in 3D. We then printed and illustrated each frame before scanning and sequencing them back in.”
Bas’s fourth album We Only Talk About Real Shit When We’re Fucked Up was profoundly inspired by his travels having traversed five continents since 2022. That inspiration is out front in Boi1da, and Coleman produced album with 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.
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