Lil Peep has passed on, but his spirit lives on his posthumous single, “4 Gold Chains.” He’s assisted by Clams Casino who produces the record.

Lil Peep– gone way too soon. The 21-year old rising rapper’s life was cut short due to an overdose. Despite the tragic loss, Peep’s legacy, albeit short, lives on through his music and the expansion of the emo-fueled rap movement.  Notably, he announced “4 Gold Chains” the same day he ultimately died, November 15, 2017. Clams Casino assists, handling production duties.

The production is superb. Clams Casino concocts a druggy, moody, and heavy backdrop for Lil Peep to rap over.  The intro foreshadows what’s the come on the first verse.  Peep owns this heavy record with his cool, depressed, emo-driven approach. In the same token, he also sounds troubled, which is sad and makes you wonder about where his head was. Like previous Lil Peep songs, the form is a bit unconventional.  Essentially, he delivers two short verses, one of which is better defined.  On the first verse, Peep is looking for a girl. Additionally, he discusses losing friends and failing answering the phone much.

“Four gold chains, gave two to my brothers

Fame bring pain, but the pain make money

Keep it one hunnit, baby girl, what’s your number?

Girls numb the pain and the drugs get me number.”

The chorus covers a range of issues that Lil Peep was obviously suffering from.  He discusses the perks and pitfalls of fame, girls, and most unfortunately, drugs.  On the second verse, the less traditional, he continues parts of the chorus. He does ‘switch things up’ singing, “I need four whips so I can give ‘em to my brothers, yeah / I need four cribs, so I can give ‘em to my mother, yeah.”

Final Thoughts

Listening to any posthumous record or recordings from artists no longer in the land of the living is always bittersweet. That’s the case with “4 Gold Chains” by Lil Peep. Nonetheless, he left a gem with “4 Gold Chains,” showing just how promising his career was – he was on an upward trajectory for sure.

Lil Peep • 4 Gold Chains (Ft. Clams Casino) – Single • Lil Peep / 1^stAccess / Columbia • Release: 5.14.18

Photo Credits: Lil Peep / 1^stAccess / Columbia