why a boogie wit da hoodie
Why A Boogie Wit da Hoodie is the best
His most recent album, Hoodie SZN, spent two weeks atop the Billboard 200—a milestone for the homegrown rapper from the Bronx’s Highbridge neighborhood.
“I know it’s like I’m supposed to be all excited, but that’s not me,” he says in between bites of a cheese puff. With hundreds of songs recorded and at the ready and a growing number of soundalikes on his heels, he feels that this is no time to celebrate for too long: “I give myself a pat on the back, then keep on pushing.”
Though he would never give himself the title, an argument could be made that A Boogie is the current holder of rap’s contested “King of New York” title—at least for his generation of artists.
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My favorite songs by A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
No Promises
The song "No Promises" by A Boogie wit da Hoodie reflects on the ups and downs of a tumultuous relationship while highlighting the artist's personal growth and success. The lyrics convey a mix of vulnerability, frustration, and self-assuredness.
Release
2017
Lyrics
"Wasn't I good to you?
Cardo got wings
Yeah, at least I was good to you
At least I was good to you
At least I was good to you
At least I was good to you... "
Jungle
The song “Jungle” by A Boogie wit da Hoodie is about making it out of the short-term struggles of life, and overcoming the haters who are plotting against them. Despite all the negative outcomes of his journey, he ultimately made out victorious in the end.
Release
2016
Lyrics
"N***, this is what that jungle do
You been plottin', nigga, wasn't you?
I shoulda never even fucked with you
Yeah, I started in the back, had to skip the line though...""
Pretending (ft. Jessie Reyez)
In the song "Pretending" by A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Jessie Reyez, the artists convey pretending to be okay and not needing love, using alcohol as a coping mechanism. Themes of heartbreak, emotional vulnerability, and the struggle to move on from a failed relationship.
Release
2018
Lyrics
"Yes I've been drinking,
Yes I'm pretending,
That I don't need your love
It's been a long week,
don't try to stop me
Don't stop 'til the liquor's done.."