JPEGMAFIA - BasicBitchTearGas Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the lyrics for 'BasicBitchTearGas'?

   'BasicBitchTearGas' includes lyrics written by Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks (JPEGMAFIA), Tameka Harris, Kandi Burruss, Lisa Lopes, and Kevin Briggs. The song interpolates parts of TLC's hit song 'No Scrubs', which was co-written by Harris, Burruss, Lopes, and Briggs.

2. What famous song does 'BasicBitchTearGas' interpolate?

   'BasicBitchTearGas' interpolates the lyrics from TLC's 1999 hit single 'No Scrubs'. Specifically, it uses the chorus and some verses that criticize men who lack ambition and financial stability.

3. Which TLC member contributed to writing the original 'No Scrubs' lyrics used in 'BasicBitchTearGas'?

   Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes from TLC contributed to writing the original lyrics for 'No Scrubs', which are used in JPEGMAFIA's 'BasicBitchTearGas'.

4. When was TLC's original song 'No Scrubs' released?

   'No Scrubs' was released on February 2, 1999, as the lead single from TLC's third studio album FanMail. It became a major hit and won several awards.

5. What is the main theme of the interpolated lyrics in 'BasicBitchTearGas'?

   The interpolated lyrics from TLC's 'No Scrubs', featured in JPEGMAFIA's 'BasicBitchTearGas', critique men who are perceived as lacking ambition or financial stability and highlight women's refusal to engage with such individuals.