Grammy-nominated rapper GoldLink enlists Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel for the assist on his new, woman-centric single, “Got Friends.”

 There are boxes to check off, are you ready? A Grammy-nominated artist? GoldLink, check.  A Grammy-winning featured artist? Miguel, check.  An awesome production team? The Stereotypes, check.  Put that all together, and you have the single, “Got Friends.” “Got Friends” commences with a smooth chorus by performed by Miguel.  It should come as no shock that the title serves a prominent role lyrically.  It should also come as no surprise how he refers to his ‘women’ – it goes with the culture.

“She said… / All of my bitches got friends / …And they bad, they bad, so we good /… You don’t need to pick, nah / All of my bitches got friends.”

Hmm. “Look, I ain’t really gotta rap about it, I just talk about it ‘cause I live it now.” Okay then. GoldLink first appears on the first verse, rapping “‘bout this PYT” who is “Bad as f**k, ass fatter than a hammer truck ask her, prolly keep my hammer tucked.” He likes this girl who’s bad and ‘well-built,’ and naturally wants to ‘do it,’ not to mention adding a couple more to the act. But, that’s where Miguel comes in again with the friendly chorus, followed by more situations from GoldLink, characterizing various women, and one he seems to like in particular.  Sigh.

Final Thoughts

Basically, this song is all about “Girls Girls Girls” – nothing wrong with that. Miguel and GoldLink perform well over the superb production work by The Stereotypes.  The production is one of the biggest selling points.  The chorus is another draw being catchy, but the messaging is shallow.  Wouldn’t be the first time.  Miguel at least asks for participation on the outro: “If you and all your girls bad as f**k, put your hands up.” It’s good, as long as you’re open for ample objectification, but it won’t change your life.

GoldLink • Got Friends (Ft. Miguel) – Single • RCA • Release: 6.13.18

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