"From the Garden" is a song by American rapper Isaiah Rashad, released on July 29, 2021 as the fourth single from his second studio album The House Is Burning, which was released the next day. It features American rapper Lil Uzi Vert and was produced by Kal Banx, with co-production from Keanu Beats and Banshee the Great. The song contains samples of "Nobody Knows" by the SCLC Operation Breadbasket Orchestra and Choir and "UFO" by ESG.
| "From the Garden" | ||||
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| Single by Isaiah Rashad featuring Lil Uzi Vert | ||||
| from the album The House Is Burning | ||||
| Released | July 29, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2017–2021 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
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Background
editIsaiah Rashad wrote the song at his mother's house in 2017[1] and previewed it during an Instagram Live stream later that year.[2] The beat was originally different and switched because he and the producers believed it "sounded cool". They wanted to use it, so they asked Lil Uzi Vert to collaborate on the track.[1]
Composition
editThe song contains a bass-driven beat, with Isaiah Rashad performing in a rapid-fire manner.[3] Among the lyrics, he states that he will "barbecue with Satan",[4] compares himself to the superhero Billy Batson,[5] and raps about saving money for a friend who is in prison.[4] Lil Uzi Vert performs the second verse and uses a flow different from Rashad's.[3]
Critical reception
editThe song received generally positive reviews. Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop wrote that Lil Uzi Vert "holds it down" and brings "some interesting swagger to the mix", adding "It's not quite what they're saying, but how they're saying it -- and damned if both parties aren't having the time of their lives."[3] Jon Powell of Revolt commented "What shouldn't be a surprise is the level of aggressiveness these two exude on the track, making this perfect for the live stage".[2] Jordan Darville of The Fader regarded Lil Uzi Vert's feature as one of the "best surprises" on The House Is Burning, remarking "Hearing Uzi go in over a beat constructed around a classic soul sample was a treat, and Rashad had no problem shifting from lyrically dense to hooky and back again."[6] Conversely, Rowan5215 of Sputnikmusic criticized the feature, considering it "grating" and "unnecessary" and stating it "threaten[s] to derail The House is Burning before it's had a chance to get going."[7]
Rolling Stone ranked "From the Garden" as the 39th best song of 2021.[8] Pitchfork included the song in their list "The 38 Best Rap Songs of 2021".[4]
Music video
editAn official music video was directed by Omar Jones and released on August 11, 2021. It alternates between black-and-white and color scenes,[9] and is kaleidoscopic.[10] In the clip, Isaiah Rashad meanders around a lively street in town at night,[9][10] in the presence of people lining up for a club, police brutality, a convoy of four-wheelers[9] and other chaotic events.[6][9] Lil Uzi Vert appears in an all-terrain vehicle, before a scene shows him performing alongside Rashad while women twerk around him.[9]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 15 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 99 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 33 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 34 |
References
edit- 1 2 "The House Is Burning - Album by Isaiah Rashad". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 1 2 Powell, Jon (July 29, 2021). "Isaiah Rashad liberates Lil Uzi Vert-assisted single "From The Garden"". Revolt. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 Findlay, Mitch (July 29, 2021). "Isaiah Rashad & Lil Uzi Vert Connect On "From the Garden"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "The 38 Best Rap Songs of 2021". Pitchfork. December 13, 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ Lewis, Jon (July 30, 2021). "Isaiah Rashad Returns, Burns And All". NPR. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 1 2 Darville, Jordan (August 11, 2021). "Watch Isaiah Rashad and Lil Uzi Vert's "From The Garden" video". The Fader. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Isaiah Rashad: The House Is Burning". Sputnikmusic. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "The 50 Best Songs of 2021". Rolling Stone. December 6, 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Powell, Jon (August 11, 2021). "Isaiah Rashad and Lil Uzi Vert turn up in "From The Garden" video". Revolt. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 1 2 Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (August 11, 2021). "Watch Isaiah Rashad and Lil Uzi Vert's New "From the Garden" Video". Complex. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 9, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2026.