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C'est La Vie
Hip-Hop · 2022

C'est La Vie

Yung Gravy

September 22, 2022 · Republic Records

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C'est La Vie is a neon-drenched fever dream of modern hip-hop.

The Robbie Nevil sample provides a foundation of 80s optimism that is immediately subverted by the rattling hi-hats and floor-shaking bass of modern trap.

It feels like wearing a vintage silk shirt to a warehouse rave: it is loud, it is colorful, and it is intentionally a bit much. The production is crisp and maximalist, ensuring that every synth stab and vocal ad-lib cuts through the mix with professional precision.

Moments Worth Listening For
the moment the gated reverb on the 80s snare hits simultaneously with a distorted 808 slide
the rhythmic hand-off between the three rappers where the energy shifts from baritone cool to frantic energy
the breakdown where the Robbie Nevil sample is filtered out leaving only the sub-bass and a dry vocal
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