Deep Reverence

"Deep Reverence" is a song by American rapper Big Sean featuring American rapper Nipsey Hussle. It was released on August 25, 2020, as the lead single from Sean's fifth studio album Detroit 2 (2020). Produced by Hit-Boy and G. Ry, the song finds the Sean and Nipsey rapping about their pressures and struggles in life.

"Deep Reverence"
Single by Big Sean featuring Nipsey Hussle
from the album Detroit 2
ReleasedAugust 25, 2020
GenreHip hop
Length3:51
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Hit-Boy
  • G. Ry
  • Chahayed
  • Audio Anthem
  • Johan Lenox
Big Sean singles chronology
"None of Your Concern"
(2020)		 "Deep Reverence"
(2020)		 "Wolves"
(2020)
Nipsey Hussle singles chronology
"Unified"
(2019)		 "Deep Reverence"
(2020)

Background

The song was previewed in March 2020 by Hit-Boy during his Verzuz battle with record producer Boi-1da. On August 24, 2020, it was announced by Big Sean while he responding to a fan,[1] and released hours later.[2]

Composition

In the first verse of the song, Nipsey Hussle describes his upbringing in a neighborhood of members of the Crips gang.[3] In the second verse, Big Sean raps about how he ended feud with Kendrick Lamar after Hussle was murdered: "After what happened to Nipsey I reached out to Kendrick / There wasn't even no real issues there to begin with / Lack of communication and wrong information from people fueled by the ego it's like mixing flames with diesel".[4][5] Sean also reveals that he suffered a miscarriage with his former partner, singer Jhené Aiko,[6] and addresses dealing with anxiety.[7]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 82
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 31

References
  1. Shifferaw, Abel; Cowen, Trace William (August 25, 2020). "Big Sean Shares Nipsey Hussle Collaboration "Deep Reverence" From 'Detroit 2'". Complex.
  2. Aswad, Jem (2020-08-25). "Big Sean Drops New Song Featuring the Late Nipsey Hussle, 'Deep Reverence' (Listen)". Variety.
  3. Shaffer, Claire (2020-08-25). "Big Sean Drops Nipsey Hussle Collaboration, 'Deep Reverence'". Rolling Stone.
  4. Minsker, Evan (August 25, 2020). "Big Sean Shares Nipsey Hussle–Featuring New Song "Deep Reverence"". Pitchfork.
  5. Chilton, Louis (2020-08-28). "Big Sean raps about reconciling with Kendrick Lamar after death of Nipsey Hussle in new track". The Independent.
  6. Jones, Jiggy (2020-08-25). "The Source |Big Sean Reveals Jhene Aiko Suffered a Miscarriage In New Single 'Deep Reverence'". The Source.
  7. Johnson, Brandon (2020-08-26). "Big Sean Embraces Life's Pain on "Deep Reverence"". Medium.
  8. "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  9. "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
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