PITCHED GOSPEL CHOIR

SONG TITLE: "STAINED GLASS & CONCRETE"
Producer: Metro Boomin & Kanye West
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Main Artist: Rod Wave
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Features: Kevin Gates, Mariah the Scientist, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Queen Naija, Jada Kingdom, Future.
THE PRODUCTION (The Sound)
The Intro: Opens with a soul sample (Kanye style)—a pitched-up gospel choir singing about "finding a way out."
The Drop: Metro’s signature "If Young Metro don't trust you..." tag hits, followed by a heavy, distorted 808 that transitions the track from a church vibe into a dark, basement trap atmosphere.
The Vibe: It sounds like a mix of The Life of Pablo and Savage Mode II. Atmospheric, emotional, but with enough bass to shake a stadium.
SONG STRUCTURE
[Intro: Rod Wave & Kanye West]

Rod Wave starts humming over the soul sample. Kanye’s voice can be heard in the background, distorted with Auto-Tune, providing "Ye-isms" (muttered thoughts on God and the industry).

[Chorus: Rod Wave]

Rod delivers a booming, melodic hook about being a "product of the rain." He sings about the struggle of fame vs. the trauma of the streets.

"They see the gold chains, they don't see the heavy heart / I was built in the dark, prayin' for a brand new start..."

[Verse 1: Future & Kevin Gates]

Future: Delivers a low-mumble, cynical verse about his lifestyle and the "toxic" nature of success.
Kevin Gates: Mid-verse, the beat cuts to a gritty piano. Gates comes in with a high-energy flow, rapping about loyalty, street philosophy, and his relationship with Rod.
[Bridge 1: Mariah the Scientist & Queen Naija]

The beat slows down into an ethereal R&B space.

Mariah: Sings a haunting melody about the emotional toll of loving a "street" man.
Queen Naija: Harmonizes and adds a powerful vocal run, bringing a more traditional R&B "vulnerability" to the track.
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[Verse 2: Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion]

The tempo picks up. Metro adds sharp hi-hats.

Cardi B: A high-intensity verse where she talks about her transition from "the concrete" to "the penthouse."
Megan: Comes in with her signature aggressive flow, "Thee Stallion" style, talking about being a boss and not letting any man (or the industry) break her.
[Bridge 2: Jada Kingdom]

The beat takes on a subtle dancehall/reggae swing. Jada provides a sultry, patois-heavy bridge that bridges the gap between the hard rap and the emotional ending.

[Outro: Kanye West & Rod Wave]

The trap drums fade out. The gospel choir returns. Kanye delivers a spoken-word outro (similar to "Last Call" or "Ultralight Beam") about the meaning of "The Artist" and "The Struggle." Rod Wave closes the song with a final, soaring vocal run that fades into the sound of a Florida thunderstorm.