10 Incredibly Peachy, Peach Songs | Playlist

1. Justin Bieber, “Peaches”

Ft. Daniel Caesar & GIVĒON

Justice • Def Jam • 2021

“I got my peaches out in Georgia (Oh, yeah, shit) / I get my weed from California (That’s that shit).” There’s nothing profound about either of those lyrics Justin Bieber sings on his no. 1 Hot 100 hit, “Peaches” and yet, it’s absolutely and utterly infectious to the nth degree.  He continues on the golden chorus of this Justice gem (which I failed to properly acknowledge when reviewing the album), “I took my chick up to the North, yeah (Badass bitch) / I get my light right from the source, yeah (Yeah, that’s it).”  While it seems that Bieber has this fruit-loving number on lockdown all by himself, he enlists the services of Grammy winner Daniel Caesar and Grammy nominee GIVĒON.

Caesar and GIVĒON definitely owe Bieber you might say. Why? Both earn career-first no. 1 hits lending their awesome vocals to this joint.  This isn’t a game changing record, hence why initially, I didn’t provide heaps of praise, yet the more you listen you find yourself hypnotized and wooed.  In the context of Justice, Bieber loosens up (the profanity on the chill chorus), while still focused on the modus operandi, love. Both Caesar and GIVĒON devote their verses to their respective lovers . “Peaches” is definitely a tickle-fancying vibe!

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2. Kevin Abstract, “Peach”

Ft. bearface, Joba & Dominic Fike

ARIZONA BABY • Question Everything Inc. / RCA • 2019

Kevin Abstract is best known as a member of the hip-hop oriented boy band, BROCKHAMPTON.  Even so, Abstract has released a couple of solo projects, and with the disbanding of BROCKHAMPTON imminent (as of 2021), there’s no doubt he’ll release more solo work.  On ARIZONA BABY, which arrived in 2019, he released a song perfectly suited for this peachy compendium, “Peach”!

“Peach” commences with an intro by Dominic Fike.  He goes on to perform the chorus, which never once mentions peaches – just throwing that out there.

“I’ll be your baby doll and your bodyguard if you tell me to
I’ll try to make it all not as hard if you let me through.”

The man of the hour, Abstract, who makes his first appearance on the first verse, also fails to mention the delicious fruit.  He does, however, recollect and reflect upon a past relationship, asking the question, “Was breaking it worth it in the end / If I’m just a vision you come to?” His fellow BROCKHAMPTON member, Joba, finally mentions peaches on the pre-chorus metaphorically (“It’s all peaches and cream”), with bearface finishing the thought (“If you left your love, I’ll be right”).  Ultimately, this chill, groovy, enjoyable record, produced by a team comprised of Jabari Manwa, Romil Hemnani, and Jack Antonoff, has little to do with peaches and more to do with matters of the heart.

3. Chevelle, “Peach”

NIRATIAS • Epic • 2021

“Who do you trust now? They’ll take your arms now / Then take your legs off / Then take my hands now.” Woo! “Peach” appears as the eighth track on NIRATIAS, the 2021 studio album by veteran rock collective, Chevelle.  The album features a theme related to space prominently, but the song at hand seems to go beyond that, initiating debate among fans of the collective. “Peach” commences with an intriguing, intense instrumental intro that really sets the tone.  The guitars roar rhythmically, the drums pummel, with ample cymbal, while the bass anchors things down.

Soon enough on “Peach,” we get some expressive vocals, which are initially sung to a degree in an undertone – there’s subtlety.   Still, listen closely to the lyrics, and it’s not all ‘peachy’ in all honesty, much like the aforementioned chorus lyrics suggest.  “Little man / Little man, I guess little hands,” sings Peter Loeffler, continuing, “Show your taste / For all the gold in nome / Gentlemen, he says, just grab that peach.” This is an instance where some speculate if Loeffler is referring to a certain ex-POTUS.  We’ll leave it at that.  Eventually, “Peach” ends up more dynamic, rocking hard AF. The riffs are on-point, the vocals bite (they never overreach, though), and lyrically, where the songwriting is concerned, it’s intense as well.

4. Pardison Fontaine, “Peach”

Ft. City Girls

UNDER8ED • Atlantic • 2019

“Everything that a nigga got, got it out the dirt (I did) / Like a rose in the concrete, I blossomed out the curb (Ayy).”  Ah, the come up – a popular topic in rap that never seems to get old. Pardison Fontaine makes it clear where he came up from on the pre-chorus of “Peach,” which appears on his 2019 album, UNDER8ED.  He continues, spitting, “Remember girls used to curve me, man, them bitches had some never / Ain’t no nigga out here fucking with me, far as I’m concerned.” Woo! Okay! So, where does this peach come into play?

The peach part of “Peach” occurs on the following chorus, also performed by Pardison.  As to be expected, the peach he refers to is ass – surely you weren’t really expecting fruit? “You got a peach (Peach), ass (ass), shit be looking right,” he raps, continuing, “You get to dancing in the mirror, you want some shit that get you hype.” Hmm, sounds like a booty anthem to me.  This, of course, is further confirmed by Pardison as he incites ass shaking and enlists City Girls – specifically Yung Miami – for a guest verse.  What does Yung Miami throw at us? “Let that ass hang out, bitch / All up out the window, screaming, ‘Ow,’ bitch.”  Sigh.  “Peach” was produced by Wheezy. Worth noting, however, is that the record interpolates the Mystikal hit, “Shake Ya Ass”, which was written and produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo).

5. Broods, “Peach”

Don’t Feed the Pop Monster • Atlantic • 2019

“I’m high and I’m low, no control / But everything’s looking peach now.” Woo! Now that’s a total vibe and a total B-O-P Broods! “Peach” appears on the New Zealand bro-sis duo’s 2019 album, Don’t Feed the Pop Monster. Of course, this third track from the LP served as the lead single.  How could it not?!

Throughout the course of this superbly produced record ( Tommy English being a beast), Georgia Nott serves up plenty of contradictions and opposing things. This includes “black and white”, “hot and cold,” and “young and old,” all things that are opposites.  Despite the conflicting happenings, ultimately, it’s all good/worth it or so she leads us to believe.  On the bridge, she asserts:

“I know it’s hard to see me down
I cry and cry upon the ground
A simple price I pay for all the love I feel when I’m okay.”

Regardless of if Georgia experiences lows at times, her and brother Caleb Nott certainly have us feeling totally “Peach” listening to this gem.

6. 88rising, Joji & BlocBoy JB, “Peach Jam”

Head in the Clouds • 88rising / 12Tone Music • 2018

“Take you on a picnic then for a ride / Ride it all, ride it alright.” Hmm, that ride doesn’t sound completely innocent, Joji, at least to my ears. Continue, please: “Hold the door open, baby, let me come inside / Spoon full of love in your peach jam.” Definitely not that innocent, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! One of the best songs from the 88rising compilation, Heads in the Clouds, arrives with the infectious, sunny sounding “Peach Jam.”  

“Peach Jam” is performed by the alternative R&B singer alongside rapper BlocBoy JB.  Per Joji, “You blessed me so damn good, I could barely stay up / Never felt a drought where you fill my cup.” Holy shit! Throw in the game by BlocBoy JB (“Got her on her knees like she prayin’ to Jesus”), and the sensual vibes are clearly undeniable. This is the perfect summer song, thriving off its chill, sexy, and soulful vibes.  This short little gem definitely ‘gets down to business.’

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7. Tyler, The Creator, “Peach Fuzz”

“Peach Fuzz” • Columbia • 2018

“You said keep it short, this is peach fuzz / Contact, couple months, then we out / … It’s nothing serious (I wanna be your man).” Tyler, the Creator took us all back to puberty in 2018 with “Peach Fuzz”. He keeps things brief, but definitely has some things to say. “Peach Fuzz” commences with an intro, before he drops the chorus where he compares a romantic fling/relationship to the short length of peach fuzz (as aforementioned).

Tyler follows the chorus with one verse, featuring several memorable lyrics.  “By the time we tie the knot up, Tyler, Tyler, he got caught up / Now they taking my ricotta, bunch of lawyers and ‘your honors’.” He also can’t resist indulging in oral sex: “Could you tell me how far in the future do you see us? You can make decisions while your lips graze on my peach fuzz.” TMI? Honestly, didn’t you see it ‘coming’? Hehe. Additionally, he makes a couple of shout outs to Stones Throw and Prophet. “Peach Fuzz” is a remix of Prophet’s “Wanna Be Your Man” after all. Tyler sounds good with soulful R&B production backing him. 

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8. Snoop Dogg, “Peaches N Cream”

Ft. Charlie Wilson

BUSH • Columbia • 2015

“She too fly for words / And where I’m at now, I’m too high for words.  Now that is probably true Snoop Dogg, haha. On “Peaches N Cream” featuring Charlie Wilson, Snoop unleashes his more salacious side on his 2015 R&B album, Bush.  This salaciousness is best evidenced by the hook at the top of the record: “She ‘bout to go in / She likes that low end / Damn, her ass is so big / Just keep it bumpin’ / Peaches N Cream.”  Yeah, nothing really more to say about that – it speaks for itself!

After keeping things relatively clean, in the context of Bush, lines like the aforementioned one sound truer to Snoop Dogg of old.  I mean, like many rappers, Snoop hasn’t been shy about rapping about ‘bitches,’ if we’re being totally honest.  Still, even with an increase in the innuendo and more rapping from him, a sensual cut like “Peaches N Cream” is still classier than much of his past work.  And to his credit, he doesn’t refer to anyone – man or woman – as a bitch.  Everything, hence is “Peach” #Broods.

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9. 112, “Peaches & Cream”

Part III • Bad Boy • 2001 

“Wanna freak, wanna ride with you / Wanna taste, wanna put my lips all over you.”  Well, judging by those lyrics 112 – looking at you Slim – it’s clear that PEACH and sex are synonymous with one another. Sure, the song “Peaches & Cream” is about dessert, just NOT the dessert filled with calories.  Likely, if done right, you’ll burn calories if we approach things the way 112 does on the standout from their 2001 album, Part III.

There’s plenty to love bout “Peaches & Cream.” First and foremost, we must acknowledge this is one of the R&B group’s biggest hits, peaking at no. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Furthermore, it features production from Mario Winans and of course, Bad Boy entrepreneur extraordinaire, Diddy. The lyrics are suggestive but never ultimately cross the line. Of course, 2001 was still a very different time, if we’re being totally honest. There’s an art to pulling off innuendo and 112 definitely exhibit such art superbly.  So, what’s the key section that shines the brightest? That would be the chorus, of course:

“Peaches and cream
I need it ‘cause you know that I’m a fiend
Getting’ freaky in my Bentley limousine
It’s even better when it’s with ice cream
Know what I mean.”

10. The Presidents of the United States of America, “Peaches”

The Presidents of the United States of America • PUSA Music • 1995

“Movin’ to the country / I’m gonna eat a lot of peaches.” Well, maybe The Presidents of the United States of America, maybe. Regardless, the alternative rock band’s hit single, “Peaches” references the fruit numerous times. Take one listen, and you’ll be addicted, even 25 years after the song first arrived.  It certainly shouldn’t surprise you that the record was nominated for a Grammy.

The lyrics are definitely entertaining to the nth degree.  We’re informed that “Peaches come from a can / They were put there by a man / In a factory downtown.” True.  Of course, if we honestly believe the band was being innocent, we’d be lying to ourselves. Front man Chris Ballew has stated the song was written about a crush.  Where the peaches come in, supposedly, is he wrote the song after sitting under a peach tree in her yard. “I took a little nap where the roots all twist / Squished a rotten peach in my fist,” he sings on the second verse, continuing, “And dreamed about you woman / I poked my finger down inside / Make a little room for an ant to hide / Nature’s candy in my hand or can or a pie.” Woo! Of course, the best part of the song beyond the ‘fingering’ is the outro:

“Millions of peaches, peaches for me
Millions of peaches, peaches for free.” 

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