Similar to KOD, the idea was there, but the execution wasn’t well-received, due to the same dreary atmosphere that followed its previous high-energy counterparts such as Born Sinner and 2014 Forest Hills Drive. This is both the title track and the last song on the standard issue of J. His ability to craft a meaningful dedication that captures the pain and love he felt for his late childhood friend is immensely highlighted throughout the album. Soon enough, the rapper’s fourth official album was certified Gold by RIAA in 2017 and officially achieved platinum within the same year.ĭetailing an entire narrative in which James leaves for his daughter after he passes away, the album is yet another grand piece of work that solidifies Cole’s storytelling genius. Cole KOD 5th Album GATEFOLD Dreamville Records NEW SEALED VINYL RECORD LP. Under the pseudonym of James McMillian Jr., Cole narrates his friend’s past as a drug dealer as well as becoming a husband and father, up until his final moments at the young age of 22. Religion, spirituality whatever you believe in, they’ve been common topics throughout Hip Hop as of recent that have been constantly spoken upon, and it’s something that a lot of young people can relate to (which is primarily his target audience) because like myself, I’m not very religious, and I do question a lot of things that I’ve been exposed to when it comes to having a belief in a higher power or the Bible itself.In 4 Your Eyez Only, Cole outlines a story told from the perspective of his departed friend. My innocence’s been dead” The picture of the baby with Deviled horns symbolizes that we’re unknown to the fact that we essentially sin from Day 1, but it’s not until we grow and receive an understanding of just what it is that’s so sinful. referencing Born Sinner, 2xLP, Album, Unofficial, BRLP0003 The description looks official but this was not officially released on vinyl and the album itself was not released under Dreamville records but Roc Nation. The album serves as the follow-up to his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011). It was released on June 18, 2013, by ByStorm Entertainment, Columbia Records, Dreamville Records and Roc Nation. A line that I’m thinking of right now is Kendrick Lamar’s from Ab-Soul’s Outro on Section.80: “you ever see a newborn baby kill a grown man? That’s an analogy for how the world makes me react. Born Sinner is the second studio album by American rapper J. The title of the album Born Sinner is a reflection of the fact that when you’re born, you’re already surrounded by the world’s wrongs which become to manifest around you. He has a quote later on in the album that says: “long live the idols, may they never be your rivals” and Kanye West is definitely idolized by many, so why not share the same spotlight with one of the greats? It would make sense to me. Also, the fact that he moved up release date to compete with Kanye West shows that he has the confidence in his music that he can go toe to toe with the great ones. I know that I was prepared for this album because of the first single that he put out, his feature verses (Pray by The Game also featuring JMSN is the notable one), and his growing strength in producing is what had me enticed as to what we’ll hear. For instance, the latter rapper has unveiled the official track list of his new album, Born Sinner and its extensive list of guest acts.
Cole is doing the groundwork to ensure that he can effectively challenge the chart giant.
I think it’s because Sideline Story was such a disappointment for many that the expectations were either: high, low, or simply in the happy medium. While Kanye West continues to rest on his laurels, J.
“It’s the feeling in the air you bout to drop a real classic He said Cole, “A lil’ birdy told me on the low you got an Illmatic” Nobody “It’s the feeling in the air you bout to drop a real classic He said Cole, “A lil’ birdy told me on the low you got an Illmatic” Nobody touching Nas it’s more like Villematic” Villematic (Friday Night Lights) It’s entirely too early to determine what the status of this album will be in the years to come, although we do live in a generation that gives the title of classic to just about every album 30 minutes after downloading a leak, but for what it’s worth, the anticipation, the hype, and the build up for J.Cole’s 2nd album is what a lot of people were looking forward to for quite some time. Cole, Bas, Cozz, Ari, Omen, J.I.D, Lute, EARTHGANG Revenge of The Dreamers III: Director's Cut Dubbed as one of hip hop’s biggest collaborations (Noisey, MTV), Dreamville’s Revenge of the Dreamers III compilation album today received a deluxe version aptly titled Revenge of The Dreamers III: Director’s Cut. And with his highly anticipated Roc Nation/Columbia Records release, Born Sinner, J.