Aitch – 1989 Audio Download
Aitch is on the rise. The UK rapper has been working his way toward household name status through collaborations with the likes of Ed Sheeran, AJ Tracey, Pa Salieu, Stormzy, and Headie One. He proved his lyrical ability when he conducted a freestyle masterclass with Omerettà The Great. And he’s also full of hot takes, including the claim that Doritos are “sh*t” in the United States.
Aitch’s debut album, Close To Home, is scheduled to drop August 19th, and today the rapper has given us a second single off the impending record. “1989” follows Aitch’s “Baby,” which featured Ashanti and has been doing big numbers on streaming services. “1989” samples the famous guitar riff of The Stone Roses’ “Fool’s Gold.” By sampling the influential Manchester band and referencing its release date for the song’s title, Aitch establishes himself as Manchester through and through.
Aitch’s bars are filled with catchy witticisms, from “when she back it she’s bad / when I clap it she’s great” to “She came in a dress / ended up in a night gown.” The fast-paced production and reverbed soul riffs are reminiscent of a rave track, another UK staple.
Aitch is on the rise. The UK rapper has been working his way toward household name status through collaborations with the likes of Ed Sheeran, AJ Tracey, Pa Salieu, Stormzy, and Headie One. He proved his lyrical ability when he conducted a freestyle masterclass with Omerettà The Great. And he’s also full of hot takes, including the claim that Doritos are “sh*t” in the United States.
Aitch’s debut album, Close To Home, is scheduled to drop August 19th, and today the rapper has given us a second single off the impending record. “1989” follows Aitch’s “Baby,” which featured Ashanti and has been doing big numbers on streaming services. “1989” samples the famous guitar riff of The Stone Roses’ “Fool’s Gold.” By sampling the influential Manchester band and referencing its release date for the song’s title, Aitch establishes himself as Manchester through and through.
Aitch’s bars are filled with catchy witticisms, from “when she back it she’s bad / when I clap it she’s great” to “She came in a dress / ended up in a night gown.” The fast-paced production and reverbed soul riffs are reminiscent of a rave track, another UK staple.
Stream and download “Aitch – 1989” below:
Lyrics
[Intro]
Young A-I-Tizzy-C-H
Pull up in a G-Class when I’m on the E-state
All you’re gonna see is rats when you got some cheesecake
So my brothers— (Yeah)
[Verse 1]
Yeah, young A-I-Tizzy-C-H
Pull up in a G-Class when I’m on the E-state (Skrrt)
All you gonna see is rats when you got some cheesecake
So my brothers T-rap, see your food and T-ake
Dom Péri’ in the glass, we don’t do no cheap dates
I just spent like three racks, put a bag on each plate
When she back it, she’s bad, when I clap it, she’s great
But she actin’ all sprung, think I had her T-Pain’d (Woo)
Mandem made racks at the back of these raves
Same way I take cash, do my rap and leave stage (Yeah)
Gave her one smash, now she backin’ team Aitch (Haha)
I don’t give a fuck how many rappers she’s laid (No way)
Pussy on tap, run the bath, it gets mad
Spend another few grand, smoke through a next pack
I just copped me some land, money’s due to spread fast
Boy, I got me some plans, more moves and less chat
Yeah
[Chorus]
Yeah, run the place, we don’t wait in line
Give a fuck that I’m late, I’ma take my time
Yeah, took the city and I made it mine
Put my shades on and rave like it’s ’89
[Verse 2]
Yeah, dirty mouth, but my heart clean (Yeah)
That’s why my pockets fat like darts team (Haha)
Yeah, they look at me like it can’t be (No way)
Yo, that boy got rich in a heartbeat (Skrrt)
Take the traction off the whip and I slide out
Roof off, throwin’ M’s up ’cause it’s my town
She came in a dress, ended up in a nightgown
I ain’t even flex, I’m just layin’ the pipe down
I say it with my chest, I’m the greatest, you’ll find out
Aitch, but I feel like AJ when I psych out (Yeah)
They don’t really love me, deep down, they just like clout
So pay me with respects if you ain’t payin’ the right pounds
Yeah, the bezel on the watch like the tracks I record
Probably platinum or gold, I got plaques for ’em all (Huh)
Don’t trip when I slip, money catches the fall
They can’t kick with the clique ’cause we actually ball
[Chorus]
Yeah, run the place, we don’t wait in line
Give a fuck that I’m late, I’ma take my time
Yeah, took the city and I made it mine
Put my shades on and rave like it’s ’89
