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Big Skeez drops his final release for 2022 with ‘Work Don’t Stop’, out via his longtime home on NLV Records.
‘Work Don’t Stop’ is another contagious listen from Big Skeez, pulling together his acclaimed approach to elements of amapiano and afrobeat that further cements his ability to move between musical identities. Navigating the characteristics of ongoing determination in both music and everyday life, the track is a rousing production backed by casual vocals, swirling with bold log drum basslines and an elevating hook.
Produced by Nigerian-based Arieenati and OG Sterling and with additional production by frequent collaborator Swick, Big Skeez shares the track’s inception, “This track is about self-motivation. The song speaks about my own past life situations, but how I strive to go on. “Work Don’t Stop” defines me, pushing myself and driving from what’s within, it won’t let you stop doing what you do best and achieving all your goals.”
lyrics
The work don’t stop
The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
The work don’t stop
The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
The work don’t stop
The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
Out loud I sing on my throne like a King
I’m still out here all single where my queen at
It’s sunny like spring so I’m tryna get it in
I’m tryna get wasted, I been in dark ,
I been the most hated, I left it in the past
A couple didn’t work, so I slept in a park
Till my brother came through and made a lil spark, yeeep!
So this is life, so I just might get in line
We at war, I need peace, so I fight
And if they ain’t wit it, then its bye, let it ignite
I need that fresh drink, bottle of vodka and that sprite
The work don’t stop
The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
The work don’t stop
The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
The work don’t stop
The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
The work don’t stop
The work don’t stop
Lay back, I been at war with the demons
came up top but that ain’t no pay back
Still got ties to the mandem, I love them we been through a lot since way back
Out all alone in the trenches, I couldn’t just wait till the boys just came back
But shit wasn’t really the same, a lot just changed and I got to explain that
I just gottta leave it in the back
I ain’t got to answer to your questions when you ask, uh
Leave in the past, only wanna drop a couple verses on a track, uh
They be on some dumb shit, on with assumptions the can’t even last, uh
That colour that be black, but I’m tryna get that gold and the diamond of that plaque, uh
The work don’t stop
The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
The work don’t stop
The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
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The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
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The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
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The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
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The work don’t stop till the big boy bling
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The work don’t stop
credits
released November 23, 2022
Written by Big Skeez, Arieenatie, OG Sterling & Swick
Produced by Arieenatie, OG Sterling & Swick
Mixed by Swick
Mastered by Joker
Artwork by Richmond Kobla Dido
Creative Direction & Styling by Basjia Almaan
Hair by Laura Mazikana
Makeup by Tina Matti
Featuring Nancy, Julia & Flora
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