Beck Goes Hip-Hop on New Single, "Wow"

Beck going back to his old formula.

Music
357 0   Comments
Prefer Hypebeast on Google
Save

Last year, Beck won a Grammy Award for album of the year when he released folk record, Morning Phase. Now it appears, he’s shifting gears with today’s release of “Wow,” a wacky new rap track in which Beck drops verses like “standing on your lawn doing jiu-jitsu with girl in a bikini with the Lamborghini shih tzu.” This is the same mischievous sound approach Beck took 20 years ago with his smash hit “Odelay.” Listen below.

Read Full Article
Text By
Share this article

What to Read Next

J. Cole Debuts ‘The Fall-Off Magazine,’ a Print Archive of Hip-Hop's Past, Present, and Future
Music

J. Cole Debuts ‘The Fall-Off Magazine,’ a Print Archive of Hip-Hop's Past, Present, and Future

The limited-run publication features original interviews with JAY-Z, Lauryn Hill, and RZA alongside emerging voices, led by veteran editor Bonsu Thompson.

JISOO Leans Into Dark Dance-Pop on Hypnotic New Solo Single "ADDICTED"
Music

JISOO Leans Into Dark Dance-Pop on Hypnotic New Solo Single "ADDICTED"

The BLACKPINK star debuts a sleek, high-fashion music video exploring magnetic attraction ahead of her solo LP.

Drake Quietly Shares New Single on SoundCloud: Everything We Loved in Music This Week
Music

Drake Quietly Shares New Single on SoundCloud: Everything We Loved in Music This Week

All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.


Lil Novi and North West Join Forces on New Single "MULA THA ROOT OF ALL EVIL"
Music

Lil Novi and North West Join Forces on New Single "MULA THA ROOT OF ALL EVIL"

Lil Wayne and Ye’s kids team up as the next generation of hip-hop royalty on the collaborative track.

adidas Just Added a Bunch of Cities to Its Confirmed App
Tech & Gadgets

adidas Just Added a Bunch of Cities to Its Confirmed App

Just in time for the latest Yeezy Boost.

Brooklyn Circus's 2016 Spring/Summer T-Shirts Pay Homage to Vintage Graphics
Fashion

Brooklyn Circus's 2016 Spring/Summer T-Shirts Pay Homage to Vintage Graphics

A nod to the golden age of baseball and motorcycle culture.

Travi$ Scott Is Currently the "Only Feature" on Kid Cudi's New Album
Music

Travi$ Scott Is Currently the "Only Feature" on Kid Cudi's New Album

“He’s officially my only feature thus far on the album. Pretty tasty huh?”

Uber Introduces UberBIKE in Amsterdam
Tech & Gadgets

Uber Introduces UberBIKE in Amsterdam

The Silicon Valley goliath looks to tap the two-wheeled demographic.

Gucci Mane Reunites With His Producer Zaytoven
Music

Gucci Mane Reunites With His Producer Zaytoven

Gucci Mane and Zaytoven are back to business.

Former CEO of Karmaloop, Greg Selkoe Launches New Fashion Venture
Fashion

Former CEO of Karmaloop, Greg Selkoe Launches New Fashion Venture

A new shopping platform with curators like Kanye, A$AP Ferg and Jeff Staple.


Gwen Stefani Goes High Fashion in New Music Video for "Misery"
Music

Gwen Stefani Goes High Fashion in New Music Video for "Misery"

Gwen Stefani turns back the hands of time in her latest.

The Next adidas Originals Yeezy Boost Has an Official Release Date
Footwear

The Next adidas Originals Yeezy Boost Has an Official Release Date

Which colorway can we expect?

Common Talks #OscarsSoWhite and Police Brutality During ‘Sway In The Morning’ Freestyle
Music

Common Talks #OscarsSoWhite and Police Brutality During ‘Sway In The Morning’ Freestyle

Common still dropping gems.

The Biggest Questions Surrounding the 2016 NBA Finals
Sports

The Biggest Questions Surrounding the 2016 NBA Finals

There are legitimate historical ramifications at stake in these Finals….

ScHoolboy Q & Kanye West Drop the Visual for "THat Part"
Music

ScHoolboy Q & Kanye West Drop the Visual for "THat Part"

“Walking living legend, man I feel like Kobe!”

Watch as Pharrell, Nigel Sylvester, Joey Bada$$ and Their BMX Crew Take Over New York City

Watch as Pharrell, Nigel Sylvester, Joey Bada$$ and Their BMX Crew Take Over New York City

#NEWYORKRAW.

More ▾