Of interest is Klosterman’s ability to trace past historical trends and apply them to a modern context. In this way, Klosterman develops provoking insight on today’s society, the society of the past and the way we interpret recorded history. Throughout the work he argues that the way we understand our contemporary society will change radically in the distant future. In his latest book, “But What if We Were Wrong,” Klosterman aims to reimagine our society through the perspective of a far-off future. “I’m a f-– black Beatle, cream seats in the Regal / Rockin John Lennon lenses” Sremm’s Swae Lee boasts on the track - testament to The Beatles special legacy within the music world.Īuthor Chuck Klosterman is interested in special legacies.
Jxmmi also said in an interview with Complex that parts of his freestyle made the final cut of the track.In Rae Sremmurd’s recently released sophomore effort, “Sremmlife 2,” one track, “Black Beatles,” features a thought-provoking pastiche: Forty-six years since the release of their final album, The Beatles still manage to infiltrate pop culture. Swae Lee has a writing credit on Beyonce's Formation, having come up with the hook "ladies, let's get in Formation". Their 2015 debut album is titled - you've guessed it - SremmLife.ħ. Black Beatles is taken from the pair's second album SremmLife 2. Paul McCartney later endorsed the song by doing his own Mannequin Challenge.Ħ. The song's title, they told Rolling Stone, is inspired by "the way you dress, the way you perform at your shows," adding: "You're traveling around and living the whole rock star lifestyle. MORE: The Official Top 40 biggest songs of 2016 so farĥ. After happening upon Colony High School's Mannequin Challenge video on Twitter (soundtracked by Black Beatles), the pair did their own take at a gig. The success of Black Beatles has been amplified by the #MannequinChallenge, the latest social media trend where people post videos of themselves completely frozen. They've previously had hits in the US in 2014 with No Type, No Flex Zone and Throw Some Mo, the latter of which features Nicki Minaj and Young Thug.Ĥ. Black Beatles might be their breakthrough hit worldwide, but it's not their debut single. He signed the duo in 2014 and co-helmed Black Beatles. Before that, Rae Sremmurd were known as Dem Outta St8 Boys, producing their own music and performing in Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia.ģ.
Rae Sremmurd backwards spells out Ear Drummers - the name of producer Mike WiLL Made-It's record label. First thing's first: they're an American hip hop duo consisting of brothers Khalif 'Swae Lee' Brown and Aaquil 'Slim Jxmmi' Brown from Tupelo, Mississippi.Ģ. Here are seven key facts about the band to bring you up to speed:ġ. Rae Sremmurd are in the midst of a global breakthrough with their latest single Black Beatles and they're currently battling it out for the Number 1 spot on this week's Official Singles Chart.