Bas And FKJ's "Risk" Has Been Out For Awhile But It Still Sounds Fresh

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This late-night burner is soothing and heartbreaking at the same time.

Bas' new album, We Only Talk About Real S*** When We're F****d Up, is finally upon us. It dropped just yesterday December 15 and it has been a long time coming for this LP. About 24 hours ago, we mentioned that it has been something in the works for nearly a year. However, we need to correct that statement. It has been in development since November 5, 2019, to be exact.

No one knew it at the time, but this was the pseudo-first single for this 2023 release. The song we are referring to is Bas and FKJ's, "Risk." It was released under the producer's account with the rapper and singer getting the "feature" tag. Even though this song is four years old at this point, we felt it was worth talking about again.

Listen To "Risk" By Bas And FKJ

The track has aged wonderfully and fits seamlessly into the vast soundscapes that Bas is creating on the album. It almost possesses that Afro-pop/amapiano feel to it with the electronic guitar providing a danceable rhythm. It is a calming tune from these two talents and one that is ideal for a late-night cruise. Bas' lyrics paint a story of a difficult love interest that he still wants to pursue. This might be one of his best works, even all these years later.

What are your initial thoughts on this "brand-new" song, "Risk," by Bas and FKJ? Do you think this song has aged well, why or why not? Was it smart for him to include a four-year-old song on this project? If yes, do you think it fits into the soundscapes of the LP? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Bas. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

Turned into miracle mile
I can recall when your lips
Used to contort into smiles
Bright as the sun that’s drawn an eclipse
I haven’t seen light in awhile
Hasn’t been bright in awhile

About The Author
Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.
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