Tahj Chandler (Saba) is a hip-hop artist and record producer from Chicago. As a child, he excelled musically and academically. He entered high school at age 12 and graduated at 16. He began playing piano at age seven. Much of Saba’s influence came from his family, who were especially involved in the Chicago hip-hop scene. In particular, Saba’s father, a Chicago R&B artist, would involve Saba in much of his studio work. Saba’s cousin, John Walt, made the other half of their rap duo “Pivot Gang”—referring to the famous Friends episode. The name is their way of saying to take life one step at a time. However, in February 2017, Walt was shot and killed. There You Go is Saba’s first solo release since the incident.

The track, co-produced by Oakland producer Daoud, eases you into the trundling piano chords and bustling drumline with a soft trumpet solo. Saba himself throws two extensive verses over that background, each one ringing with lyrical genius, primarily addressing his musical and personal growth since he began making music. Listen to There You Go When you are feeling excitable, or as background music when you’re engaged in work.

“Loser I maneuver like commuters,
The water prolly bluer in the sewer,
They want you to drink it like a brewer,
You just blew ya chance like you were Bueller”

Hopefully Saba’s return to music puts some vibes in a busy day.

Sam