Chicago’s Saba is entering a new phase in his career and he’s enlisted No I.D. for some assistance. The Pivot Gang rapper emerged on Wednesday, April 12th with his new single, “Back In Office,” a collaborative effort with the iconic producer. No I.D. pairs his signature drums with electrifying guitar loops that serve as the perfect canvas for the “Come By Way” rapper’s vibrant flows and sharp wordplay.
Saba’s latest single is a refreshing entry in his catalog that finds him puffing his chest and asserting himself as one of the coldest rappers in the game. He weaves through No I.D.’s production with a fiery flow that sets the tone for what’s to come later this year. Though he’s certainly showcased how good of an MC he is in the past, “Back In Office” is one of those songs that will put you on notice if you’ve been sleeping on him. However, it’s also a testament to No I.D’s timeless sound and his ability to find his place with a younger generation of artists from his hometown.
Saba & No I.D. Link Up
The song is actually part of a “private collection,” signaling that a project could be on the way soon. Though there isn’t a timeline of when that might be, he previously told Apple Music that their project will likely consist of 10 songs. However, No I.D. sent him over 100 beats to choose from. “He was like, ‘You hear that little beat in the background, that’s just number 80 this week, don’t mind me,’” Saba revealed. “So when I got up with him, he told me he did 120 in a two-week span. He was like, ‘I got 120, how many of them you want me to send you?’ I was just like, ‘Bro, I’m about to go on tour, send me all 120.’ I didn’t expect him to actually do it, but he did it.”
It looks like Saba is aiming to deliver another AOTY contender for the second year in a row. Last year, the rapper emerged with Few Good Things, his most successful project to date. The album consisted of 14 songs in total with appearances from Black Thought, Foushée, Krayzie Bone, Smino, 6lack and more. Check out “Back In Office” above.