Bebe Rexha, Die For a Man | Track Review

Pop singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha enlists rapper Lil Uzi Vert for the assist on her resilient single, “Die For a Man.”

“I would never die for a man, die for a man, die for a man.” Right on Bebe Rexha! That’s what the Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter asserts on “Die For a Man”, a single that appears on her sophomore album, Better Mistakes (May 7, 2021). On the brief single, Rexha enlists Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert for the assist.  Overall, the results are positive for Rexha though not earth shattering or groundbreaking.

One of the best aspects of “Die For a Man” is the overall assertiveness and feistiness of the record.  Bebe Rexha makes it clear she will live on and make it without sacrificing herself and her life for any M-A-N, as the aforementioned excerpted lyrics from the chorus suggest.  Even before hearing the chorus for the first time, a fired-up Rexha asserts, “If you ever were to say goodbye / Wouldn’t fret, I wouldn’t even cry.” Woo! Later, on the second verse, she adds, “And every time they broke my heart I thought that I would die / But I survived, yeah, I’m alive.”  Preach girl! Of course, Lil Uzi Vert provides his own perspective – the man’s perspective of never dying for a woman: “I only die for my gang, that’s the only way / Or I would die for the money if the shit was all blue.” Word!

Beyond the theme and lyrics, the production ( Jason Gil and Nick Mira) is great – perfectly suited for both artists.  Bebe Rexha sings well, particularly on the chorus which has a pretty sweet melody to work with.  As for Lil Uzi Vert, he’s successful as well though I’d argue Bebe had this all on her own.

Final Thoughts

All in all, “Die For a Man” is an enjoyable and successful single from Bebe Rexha.  As aforementioned, it’s not earth shattering or groundbreaking, but it’s certainly well-rounded. The sentiment should be particularly relatable to women, and I guess some of the men will be onboard with what Lil Uzi Vert asserts as well! 

Bebe Rexha • Better Mistakes • Warner • 5.7.21

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