Cole opts for a more spoken word style as he dedicates the song to his wife and a newborn child. Cole fans love the rapper and part two of “She’s Mine” is exactly why. While Cole has rapped about almost getting into dealing drugs, “Immortal” details what would have happened if he actually did. Cole didn’t live the street life rappers like Jay Z and 50 Cent rap about but Cole still finds a way to tell these stories through the eyes of others. Cole switches it up and shows how doing household chores and the daily, boring relationship stuff is how he wants to prove his love. Cole's fourth studio album set to release on December 9th, 2016, the same day of the two-year anniversary for 2014. Cole Delivers Scorching Energy To Sold Out Staples Center For 'KOD' Tour. While many hip-hop love songs are usually the same, J. Videos Mixtapes Songs News All REVIEWS J. Cole is actually rapping about folding clothes. Cole haters would make fun of the rapper for, this song would be it. Although the visualizations of glamorous gear has tempted him in the past, Cole subtly learns that love is all he needs to be happy and confident, and to prove to the beautiful girl in his city that he’s "the illest nigga alive.If there was ever a song that J. Cole has a stark realization that his priorities are array, and that he should be grateful for the unconditional love of his mother. There is variety to each song, which are supported by his lyrics and the. Cole’s friend responds by explaining that he temporarily has money, but his material items are a facade that hides the pain of his fragmented family.
He then tells a story of himself asking his foolishly-admired friend how to sell drugs to get money. Cole begins driving his mom’s car because "the appeal is too ill to refrain." None of these flaws were present in Cole’s younger mind, but as Cole delves deeper into the real world, society has conditioned him to have these wants and self-doubts.Īs the song progresses, the allure of material items becomes irresistible. Cole announced the 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour on February 21, 2017, the tour included 62 dates. The first verse encompasses Cole’s material desires, insecurities, and lack of confidence in pursuit of a beautiful girl. Digital Biography of Jermaine Lamarr Cole aka J Cole. However, as we know, Nas eventually responded with "Made Nas Proud."Īt the crackling of the sample, a dark curtain falls over one of J. Cole then explains how he had to reluctantly compromise his lyrical standards to release his first album, and if anyone could empathize it should be Nas- he was forced to do the same in his career, and Cole is simultaneously hurt by the hypocrisy of Nas judging his single, and upset that he disappointed his idol. This memory provides a visual for the story, but also demonstrates that Cole has always prioritized the lyrical integrity of hip-hop.
"As far as rap go, it's only natural, I explain my plateau, and also what defines my name."Ĭole reflects on how he used to hang Nas raps on his walls. "Let Nas Down" begins with Cole rapping lyrics from "Nas Is Like," to properly illustrate Cole's adoration for Nas, but it also serves as a perfect precursor for his story. He creates 4 Your Eyez Only to accentuate the difficulties of living in poverty, of living in the hood, of dealing drugs and of being a black man in a white America. "Let Nas Down" chronicles the creation of Cole's mainstream single "Work Out" and how it disappointed most Cole fans, including Nas. Cole’s ability as a storyteller is, as stated above, especially noteworthy and on display. His girlfriend on the outside tries to remain faithful, but her loneliness and embarrassment over dating an imprisoned man begins to plant seeds of doubt in her mind.
"Breakdown" continues with a story about a relationship between an incarcerated man and his girlfriend. He realizes a true father figure could have helped him avoid the adversities inherent in being a young black man. Now, after interacting with his father, all of Cole’s subconscious pain over the mistakes he's made in his life surfaces. Geographical poverty tends to normalize disadvantaged standards of living therefore, Cole never questioned his family dynamics. In his adolescent life Cole never second-guessed the instability of his family or the distance of his father. Cole’s fourth studio album, 4 Your Eyez Only, is out December 9 via Dreamville/Roc Nation.Now, the North Carolina rapper has revealed the tracklist for the album. Cole’s family consisted off his mother, his brother, and his mom’s manipulative and dishonest boyfriend. "Breakdown" includes a few different tales- the first depicts a real life interaction Cole had with his estranged father- however all instances incite a reason to breakdown.Ĭole grew up in a trailer park in North Carolina before moving to 2014 Forest Hills Drive.