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C'est La Vie
Hip-Hop · 2022

C'est La Vie

Yung Gravy

A neon-soaked collision of 80s pop-funk and modern trap. High-gloss production meets deadpan baritone swagger for three minutes of pure, ironic luxury.

September 22, 2022 · Republic Records

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C'est La Vie is a neon-drenched fever dream of modern hip-hop. The Robbie Nevil sample provides a foundation of 80s optimism that is immediately subverted by the rattling hi-hats and floor-shaking bass of modern trap. It feels like wearing a vintage silk shirt to a warehouse rave: it is loud, it is colorful, and it is intentionally a bit much. The production is crisp and maximalist, ensuring that every synth stab and vocal ad-lib cuts through the mix with professional precision.

Moments Worth Listening For
the moment the gated reverb on the 80s snare hits simultaneously with a distorted 808 slide
the rhythmic hand-off between the three rappers where the energy shifts from baritone cool to frantic energy
the breakdown where the Robbie Nevil sample is filtered out leaving only the sub-bass and a dry vocal
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does C'est La Vie sound next to the rest of Yung Gravy's catalogue?

Rooftop+1.2σ

Rooftop saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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