SOPHIE's Experimental Influence Was All Over Vince Staples' "Yeah Right"

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SOPHIE & Flume's production turned Vince Staples' Kendrick Lamar-assisted track "Yeah Right" into an experimental masterclass.

SOPHIE passed away earlier today at the age of 34 and following the news, many are looking back on her legacy, and some of the inspiration she brought to the industry. When it comes to the world of hip-hop, SOPHIE was a driving force on Vince Staples' album Big Fish Theory, particularly the song with Kendrick Lamar called "Yeah Right."

Vince and Kendrick offer some straight and to the point verses throughout the song, all while SOPHIE's abrasive and experimental production pulsates and pierces through your ears, forcing you to pay attention to every single detail. While it sounds minimalist in nature, there are plenty of subtle things happening in the music that makes you truly appreciate the movement SOPHIE was creating. These production philosophies were brought to SOPHIE's other endeavors and it's great that her influences got to touch the hip-hop world, even if just in a smaller capacity.

Quotable Lyrics:

Is your house big? Is your car nice?
Is your girl fine? Fuck her all night?
Is you well paid? Are your shows packed?
If your song played, would they know that?


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Alexander Cole
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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