“St. Percy” by Brockhampton
As with most posse cuts, there are quite a few topics explored in “St. Percy”. For instance, Kevin Abstract alludes to the fact that he has been rockin’ the mic for a long time. And Matt Champion’s verse seems to be primarily about a nightclub dancer that he is infatuated with. Moreover the chorus is primarily based on being obsessed with wealth accumulation.
However, there is another line in the chorus, “there’s no love in the ghetto”, which may point to the central theme of this song, as in the topic that is spoken on the most. And that, in actuality, would be violence, as in the artists’ wherewithal to engage in it if need be.
Song’s Primary Theme is Violence
Brockhampton are not conventional street rappers, in that violence is not one of their regular themes. But in this case they seem to have made an exception. However, for the most part they still use metaphors and imagery that are not overly-graphic in their approach. For example, Dom McLennon is definitely referring to gunplay in his verse, while simultaneously not making any direct references to guns. And Bearface refers to his “dogs” apparently bum-rushing a spot, with “dogs” actually serving as an euphemism for his wild homeys.
And if there’s any doubt that street violence is the primary theme of “St. Percy”, Merlyn Wood concludes the song by repeating the phrase “murder man”. He also implores “someone” to “hold (him) before this [expletive] gets ugly”, as in refrain him, lest he assaults and, based on the “murder” reference,. potentially kill someone.
So in the end “St. Percy” is actually a beef track, Brockhampton style. They don’t seem to be talking about anyone in particular but rather are warning all potential opps in general. And the message they’re putting forth is essentially that if someone steps to them the wrong way, there will be serious, life-threatening consequences.
As for the title itself, it does not make an appearance anywhere in the track. So hopefully time will tell what the phrase “St. Percy” actually has to do with the subject of the song.
Writing Credits for “St. Percy”
All of the Brockhampton vocalists who are present on this song are credited as its official songwriters. They are as follows:
- Kevin Abstract
- Matt Champion
- Dom McLennon
- Bearface
- Merlyn Wood
The other co-writers are Hurricane Chris and the track’s two producers. These producers are:
- Romil Hemnani
- Jabari Manwa
Release Date of “St. Percy”
The label behind the publication/release of “St. Percy” is Brockhampton’s own, Question Everything Inc. And the group released “St. Percy” as part of their hit GINGER album on the 23rd of August 2019.
Did Brockhampton release this as a single?
No. GINGER produced 4 singles, which are as follows:
