The music video, released on July 22, 2016, further cemented the song's "happy-go-lucky" image.
: The production is characterized by a "Kirby’s Dreamland-esque" twinkling piano melody and a playful, bouncy rhythm that critics described as "bubblegum trap". D.R.A.M - Broccoli Ft. Lil Yachty
: Despite the title, "broccoli" is a slang term for marijuana. The lyrics are lighthearted, focusing on success, enjoying the moment, and "staying beyond all the fuck shit". Commercial Success and Critical Reception The music video, released on July 22, 2016,
"Broccoli," released on April 6, 2016, by D.R.A.M. (now DRAM) featuring Lil Yachty, serves as a definitive anthem of the "SoundCloud Rap" era. Produced by J. Gramm and Rogét Chahayed, the track transitioned from a viral internet success to a mainstream powerhouse, eventually earning a from the RIAA. Spontaneous Creation and Production The lyrics are lighthearted, focusing on success, enjoying
The song was born from a highly organic, non-forced session in Los Angeles.