3.4.2022
Video: Baby Stone Gorillas – “Do It Up” ft. Wallie The Sensei
The LA Street Rap Risers Mob Up at a Mansion Alongside Compton Crooner Wallie The Sensei in New Video
Critical Praise:
“The South East L.A. crew are having one of those runs where a regional rapper or group just break off hit after hit.” – Pitchfork
“Baby Stone Gorillas have been on an impeccable run as of late, matching consistent releases with a deeply unique sense of artistry that only improves and expands with each new release” – Lyrical Lemonade
“Youthful and fiery, BSG continues to witness their sound sweep over Southern California and are poised to break across the map.” – Our Generation Music
The Video:
LA’s favorite rap quartet is on an absolute hot streak. With their high-volume releases and undeniable originality, Baby Stone Gorillas are only gaining momentum as they share the video for their Wallie The Sensei-assisted single, “Do It Up.” Anchored by Wallie’s velveteen vocals on the track’s infectious hook, the BSG members EKillaOffDaBlocck, Top5ivee, P4K, and 5Much trade verses over a retro, electro-funk flavored, 808 cowbell-packed instrumental.
The YourJustNTime-directed video for “Do It Up” sees the posse post up at a lavish, massive mansion, celebrating their success without losing one bit of momentum as each of the four rappers take center stage to showcase their unique, authentic artistry. The “Do It Up” visual arrives just ahead of the collective’s upcoming mixtape, BABYST5XNE GORILLAS. With beats from L.A. sound architects like RonRonTheProducer and appearances from 1takejay, Bla$ta, BandGang Lonnie Bands, and many more, BABYST5XNE GORILLAS arrives on March 11th via Baby Stone Gorillas / EMPIRE.
The four members of Baby Stone Gorillas have known each other since they were 10-years-old, and were friends far before they dreamed of music stardom. The rappers have distinct styles and roles: 5Much brings a hustler’s mentality and vents about his life, while EK packs the energy. P4K is the proud instigator known for slick-talking raps, while Top5ivee often comes up with B.S.G.’s catchy hooks. Last summer, the group’s self-titled video racked up views in the millions, precipitating a winning streak of viral singles that included the Pitchfork–approved “Military,” which earned airplay on Drake’s OVOSound Radio, and “Untouchable” ft. RJMrLA, catching the attention of Shaquille O’Neal.
With the upcoming BABY ST5XNE, the four South L.A. spitters are excited to show the world what they can do. Spanning 23 tracks with nary a dull moment, the new tape establishes Baby Stone Gorillas as the kings of the jungle in SoCal and beyond.
Watch “Do It Up” ft. Wallie The Sensei: https://youtu.be/11-USp41ao8
Buy/Stream “Do It Up” ft. Wallie The Sensei: https://music.empi.re/doitup
Pre-order BABYST5XNE GORILLAS: https://music.empi.re/babyst5xne
BABYST5XNE GORILLAS Tracklist:
1. B$G Intro
2. Flame Strangs
3. Body For Body
4. Keep Goin
5. On To Tha Next (ft. WeezGotti)
6. Back Up
7. With That (ft. COLDGAME)
8. Blitz
9. 5:05 (ft. Baby Stone Gorillas, Twinn Red, BoogieFrmDa8 & Rosecrans Dame)
10. That’s What You Supposed To Do
11. Pause!
12. Do It Up (ft. Wallie The Sensei)
13. Brag Different
14. Stick Squeezers (ft. Zona Man & Slumlord Trill)
15. Wit Me (ft. 1TakeJay)
16. Lights, Camera, Action
17. Pop A Perk
18. Members Only Reloaded (Richmond2LA) (ft. Bla$ta, WaymoBandzz, BtherGangVonnie, BoozaKeepsScorin & Slumlord Trill)
19. Start Sumn
20. Soldier Musik (ft. Zona Man)
21. Felt A Lot Of Pain
22. In A Circle (ft. BandGang LonnieBands & Youngaveli)
23. V.I.P.
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The Background:
“You can go and listen to damn near 50 people outta L.A., period, but you’ll notice that we’ve got a different sound,” proclaims Baby Stone Gorillas member EKillaOffDaBlocck. E.K., along with group-mates Top5ivee, P4K, 5Much are creating some of the most original music out of the West Coast. From Baldwin Villages, better known as “The Jungles,” this talented quartet blends elements of their street surroundings with imagination, humor, and a will to stand out. In 2021, videos like their introductory “STL Caps & Jay Hats,” “Baby Stone Gorillas,” and the charged-up “Military” made a powerful impression and garnered several million streams. By the end of 2021, OVORadio played music from Baby Stone Gorillas while Shaq reposted a video. Now, B.S.G. readies a 23-track mixtape that features 1takejay, Bla$ta, Band Gang Lonnie Bands, and Wallie the Sensei. “If we don’t capitalize on this moment right now, there’s no other time,” urges P4K. “That’s how we’re treating it: If we don’t do it now, it’s never.”
Links:
BSG: instagram | spotify | youtube
P4K: instagram
5Much: instagram
Top5ivee: instagram
EKillaOffDaBlocck: instagram
“Do It Up” ft. Wallie The Sensei: https://youtu.be/11-USp41ao8
Pre-order BABYST5XNE GORILLAS: https://music.empi.re/babyst5x