Wiz Khalifa, Bammer | Track Review 🎵

With marijuana-driven single “Bammer,” rapper Wiz Khalifa, assisted by LA producer Mustard, drops one of his catchiest songs in years. 

“Don’t give me no bammer weed / We don’t smoke that shit, it’s TGOD.” So, if you’re not a weed aficionado like Wiz Khalifa, you may not have a clue what the pop-rapper is referencing.  First of all, let’s backtrack; the name of the new single is “Bammer,” which is also the first portion of the aforementioned excerpt of the chorus that needs clarification. Bammer, per The Online Slang Dictionary is an adjective meaning ‘of low quality.’  Applying the slang, the word becomes a noun – ‘ghetto slang for bad marijuana.’ Urban Dictionary, in case you were curious, concurs: ‘Lacking in quality, usually pertaining to weed or other street drugs.’ While the “we don’t smoke that shit” line needs no explanation, TGOD is an acronym for The Green Organic Dutchman, a cannabis firm.

So, if you were totally confused, “Bammer” is a banger about smoking weed, something that Wiz Khalifa has been an expert on throughout his career.  Featuring Mustard as a producer, alongside GYLTTRYP, the backdrop is lit AF.  Adding to the ‘lit-ness’ is the use of a couple of samples: “Intro Theme (Live at the London Palladium, 1977)” by Marvin Gaye, and “Don’t Give Me No Bammer” by RBL Posse.  Besides the elements added with the samples (notably that sweet saxophone), “Bammer” is anchored by that distinct, sleek beat, associated with the LA producer.

As for Wiz Khalifa, he’s on-point from the start.  The chorus is incredibly catchy, even if it lacks any sense of profundity.  I mean, singing about potent weed? Not a life or death situation… well maybe if you’re a total stoner it is.  Anyways, Wiz manages to deliver entertaining, potent rhymes that expand beyond smoking trees to drip and of course, sex.  There’s nothing brand-new in the least, but, the flex is real by all means.

Final Thoughts 

To reiterate, if you’re looking for transcendence from Wiz Khalifa on “Bammer,” well, there’s none to be found.  But, if you go in, and you’re just looking for carefree fun – high-flying fun at that – then, “Bammer” is sure to, well, ‘lift you up.’  It’s a banger by all means, and a perfect fit for the “Black and Yellow” hitmaker.

Wiz Khalifa • “Bammer” (Ft. Mustard) • Atlantic • Release: 3.9.20

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