In Post Malone’s 2019 Hollywood’s Bleeding album track “Enemies,” featuring DaBaby, Post reflects on how money and success can alter relationships, turning former friends into people he can no longer trust. It’s a simple chorus, “Used to have friends, now I got enemies,” but the blunt delivery makes the message stick. The upbeat, melodic production is the work of Louis Bell, whose work gives the song an easy-going feel that belies the bitterness running through its lyrics. 76 BPM F♯ Major, it’s got a chill rhythmic base to it, but it doesn’t lose its momentum.
DaBaby’s verse is a welcome change in character when he makes his presence felt with a sharper and more direct rap delivery. His comment about people only coming around after you’ve made it works well to drive home the song’s main frustration, while Post’s melodic delivery makes the hook easy to swallow. The writing sometimes relies on familiar gripes about fake friends, but the chemistry between both artists keeps things moving. “Enemies” works because it doesn’t pull punches: sometimes success reveals exactly who was never on your side.
