1539 N. Calvert

About this song

The track serves as an introduction to JPEGMAFIA's sophomore studio album Veteran, and it introduces many of the record's themes. The title refers to the address of the Bell Foundry, a shuttered former studio and recording space in Baltimore that also regularly hosted live music. Several figures from the Baltimore underground scene, including DRAM and Grimes, frequented the spot.

What it's about

Rapping aggressively over a quasi pop-trap beat, the song touches on physical violence and a hatred for conservative ideals and music bloggers.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 2 other songs, like “Peggy Sample Dmeo aÁaÁaÁaÁaÁaÁaÁaÁaÁaÁaÁaÁa by Trolleycat”.
• Written and produced by JPEGMAFIA.
• Recorded at The Bell Foundry.