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  • @jovanlegister7779
    @jovanlegister7779 4 роки тому +7156

    Truly offensive to say he solidified himself in the industry with “Middle Child” in 2019. That’s a WILD TAKE when this man had 3 platinum albums and countless classic singles dating back to 08!

    • @Skuzzmicul
      @Skuzzmicul 4 роки тому +361

      EXACTLY!! Shit pissed me off honestly

    • @sarahe.asuquo391
      @sarahe.asuquo391 4 роки тому +46

      Agreed!

    • @sprayersrus
      @sprayersrus 4 роки тому +14

      ‼️‼️‼️‼️

    • @sr-pz7gp
      @sr-pz7gp 4 роки тому +30

      middle child was wack

    • @flacko33
      @flacko33 4 роки тому +106

      Jovan Legister Middle child ain’t even top 10 Cole song bro that’s crazy 🤦🏽‍♂️ the disrespect

  • @middlenamexavier
    @middlenamexavier 4 роки тому +2557

    This made me realize how much I miss J.cole's music and the words he says. he's just a different rapper that still seems underrated

    • @EZR725
      @EZR725 4 роки тому +32

      @Desmond Alohan He ain't dropping nothing either smh lol

    • @kanerobertson7930
      @kanerobertson7930 3 роки тому +10

      I really don’t know how anyone can consider J.Cole underrated.

    • @grasm03
      @grasm03 3 роки тому +12

      @@kanerobertson7930 cause he should be I'm the goat conversations

    • @thatsbeenit1656
      @thatsbeenit1656 3 роки тому +6

      @@EZR725 I waited 9 months to say yes he isss

    • @jaybee8465
      @jaybee8465 3 роки тому +2

      @@thatsbeenit1656 may 14th!!!

  • @riccardofontanesi8082
    @riccardofontanesi8082 4 роки тому +4849

    The title should've been:
    *J. Cole's hair growth*

    • @stephaniejimenez1248
      @stephaniejimenez1248 4 роки тому +11

      Riccardo Fontanesi facts 😭

    • @MV-nk6hv
      @MV-nk6hv 4 роки тому +6

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @DJJwrexx
      @DJJwrexx 4 роки тому +20

      super saiyan cole

    • @memyself400
      @memyself400 4 роки тому +2

      Lol

    • @Queva99
      @Queva99 4 роки тому +2

      Was thinking the same thing during the video lol

  • @evanhensley11
    @evanhensley11 4 роки тому +4444

    Can’t believe this guy actually said it was middle child that nailed J.coles spot in hip hop 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️, as if he wasn’t putting out bangers before that

    • @ninski_97
      @ninski_97 4 роки тому +21

      evanhensley11 right?!

    • @joshegross
      @joshegross 4 роки тому +91

      Swear this dude knows 0 about Cole. I had to start it over to make sure that's what I heard.

    • @mylesguy2354
      @mylesguy2354 4 роки тому +15

      It makes sense though if you think about it. Yah he had bangers but the mainstream came with Middle Child.

    • @barneymccallen5122
      @barneymccallen5122 4 роки тому +50

      @@mylesguy2354 just no...

    • @kaiser2292
      @kaiser2292 4 роки тому +25

      Amilyon Guy no, your absolutely wrong, J cole has mainstream attention since 2017

  • @malikyassein6737
    @malikyassein6737 4 роки тому +1549

    It's weird to talk about the evolution of J. Cole without mentioning the empire of Dreamville that he has created. Great vid tho much love. All hail King Cole the GOAT

    • @hervelangeauguste5503
      @hervelangeauguste5503 4 роки тому +6

      Malik Yassein facts

    • @arstar5435
      @arstar5435 4 роки тому +2

      cole definetly aint the goat

    • @Eruizen
      @Eruizen 4 роки тому +1

      ?

    • @impacc4182
      @impacc4182 3 роки тому +7

      @@arstar5435 he definitely is stfu

    • @RvBvR
      @RvBvR 2 роки тому +1

      Was just wondering why dreamville wasn't really mentioned

  • @benliebenberg9439
    @benliebenberg9439 4 роки тому +1626

    Cole's verses on A lot and Pretty little fears just impresses me. That man's take on life and the sheer amount of lyrical skill that he has just hits differently. Especially A lot 's verse. That is so real and flows sooooooo well.

    • @rivalsoul9853
      @rivalsoul9853 4 роки тому +23

      What about OSOM

    • @mangatavete3653
      @mangatavete3653 4 роки тому +2

      Bro right?!

    • @theavatar9191
      @theavatar9191 4 роки тому +16

      He's literally getting better when it comes to flows. He has more flows now than he ever has and can adapt to any track

    • @philipvalley1914
      @philipvalley1914 4 роки тому +3

      That tydollasign verse and song though

    • @theavatar9191
      @theavatar9191 4 роки тому +2

      @@philipvalley1914 Perfect example

  • @Ali-vx9zf
    @Ali-vx9zf 4 роки тому +2310

    2014 Forest Hills Drive is one of the greatest albums of all time.
    Edit: J. Cole is the G.O.A.T.

    • @johnagyiri8362
      @johnagyiri8362 4 роки тому +5

      Yet u have rodeo from Travis Scott as it profile pic
      I'm not saying the album ain't trash, but if u claiming it you might as well rock with it.

    • @Shellykat-p4w
      @Shellykat-p4w 4 роки тому +12

      Niqqa 4 your eyes only is miles better

    • @ghoul2494
      @ghoul2494 4 роки тому

      @@Shellykat-p4w Ay yo check me out ua-cam.com/video/kGtnWYbELPA/v-deo.html

    • @Shellykat-p4w
      @Shellykat-p4w 4 роки тому +3

      @@ghoul2494 that stuff average bro maybe u just need better production tho

    • @Ali-vx9zf
      @Ali-vx9zf 4 роки тому +39

      @@johnagyiri8362 You can like Travis and Cole at the same time you know. Just cause I got Rodeo as my profile pic doesn't mean I can't support other albums. I just have Rodeo as my profile pic cause 2014 Forest Hills Drive is already my Desktop background. No hate, its all love, I respect y'all opinions. But at the same time, I love and appreciate my Hip Hop, my beliefs. Peace.

  • @jk-wm3py
    @jk-wm3py 4 роки тому +580

    All of Dreamville are mad underrated

    • @Ringperfect
      @Ringperfect 4 роки тому +24

      So frustrating every artist on the labe deserv to blow up but everyone just tryna listen to dumb shit ab fake gang shit

    • @jk-wm3py
      @jk-wm3py 4 роки тому +3

      @@Ringperfect yeah all of them deserve to be the mainest mainstream and get hella listeners

    • @marshadhita
      @marshadhita 4 роки тому +3

      No doubt they are

    • @YetiAndaBoy
      @YetiAndaBoy 4 роки тому +3

      How bad Bas is underratated shocks me

    • @jk-wm3py
      @jk-wm3py 4 роки тому +4

      @@YetiAndaBoy yeah but also Earthgang, Lute and the others

  • @MRFittedcap5950
    @MRFittedcap5950 4 роки тому +672

    I still remember when most people called J. Cole boring. It wasn’t until he dropped 2014 Forrest Hill Drive, that he turned haters into fans. I never understood why they called him boring in the first place

    • @pxssydxst9399
      @pxssydxst9399 4 роки тому +20

      they're just listening to gooba dats why they say jarmaine is boring

    • @anthonymiranda1790
      @anthonymiranda1790 4 роки тому +23

      Born Sinner album was heat tho

    • @nadotime4810
      @nadotime4810 4 роки тому +8

      ppl still think he's boring to this day 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @PrincessofthePrincesses
      @PrincessofthePrincesses 4 роки тому +6

      He def has a song addressing people who dickride and hate till they see him face to face and it’s all cool lol love him

    • @jvsky1140
      @jvsky1140 2 роки тому +1

      People dont listen with their brains no more, idk if that makes sense

  • @money0925
    @money0925 4 роки тому +4283

    Drake got the undeniable hits.
    Kendrick spits the raps that amazes me.
    But i feel Cole in my soul, man.

  • @leogreenfield4999
    @leogreenfield4999 4 роки тому +1557

    It's so strange seeing J. Cole rap like Eminem, I had a double take there

    • @rome8934
      @rome8934 4 роки тому +80

      He lowkey sounded just like old em, I didn’t believe it at first

    • @ChivasBarcelonaMex
      @ChivasBarcelonaMex 4 роки тому +17

      Shit Kendricks album 'C4' is him just rapping on mainly Wayne beats while tryna rap like wayne. One of the craziest musical evolution is Mac Miller's though.

    • @michaels.8244
      @michaels.8244 4 роки тому +2

      Word!!! But sounded dope tho & the 2nd track too.

    • @LifeisLEISURE
      @LifeisLEISURE 4 роки тому +1

      The storm is an amazing song tho I remember when i first discovered it

  • @zinho223
    @zinho223 4 роки тому +4712

    Jesus, early J. Cole sounded exactly like Eminem

    • @mayrln
      @mayrln 4 роки тому +226

      0:59
      i was tryna rap like eminem

    • @zinho223
      @zinho223 4 роки тому +260

      @@mayrln Yeah, i saw that. I was just pointing out how not only the flow and the cadency were similar, but the actual voice itself was.

    • @ericgoodman7742
      @ericgoodman7742 4 роки тому +86

      @@mayrln he sounded exactly like eminem tho

    • @cormel6895
      @cormel6895 4 роки тому +1

      Cage too.

    • @MegaPsycho84
      @MegaPsycho84 4 роки тому +96

      Luís Pereira that just shows you, EM done birthed a lot of these nigga’s, despite what dusty jamar has to say.

  • @richiethecreator9552
    @richiethecreator9552 4 роки тому +1291

    Nobody can call this man’s music trash he literally saved real rap

    • @hentaiprotagonist729
      @hentaiprotagonist729 4 роки тому +7

      No cap

    • @sanandreasfan4157
      @sanandreasfan4157 4 роки тому +3

      He's trash. There, someone said it.

    • @jackwinter1507
      @jackwinter1507 4 роки тому +14

      i know real music so in short, you don’t know real music?

    • @daxweigand4174
      @daxweigand4174 4 роки тому +1

      i know real music isn’t that ironic 😭you don’t know real music at all

    • @sev3n268
      @sev3n268 4 роки тому +12

      Him and Kendrick fosho

  • @Angelcur
    @Angelcur 4 роки тому +35

    My step-dad really changed my taste in music ever since he came into my life. He introduced me to J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake etc. I'm quite young and not many people in my grade know about J.Cole. J.Cole is by far one of my not only favourite rappers but also music composers. For Your Eyez only being my favourite with 2014 Forest Hill Drive being close behind. Coles lyrics in For Your Eyez Only really changed my perspective of the world and I'm forever greatful for it. Thank you Dad. Thank you J.Cole.

  • @BryanReyes-sh5dh
    @BryanReyes-sh5dh 4 роки тому +136

    The longer J.Coles dreads grow, the more legendary he becomes

  • @kris12321
    @kris12321 4 роки тому +1746

    Still confuses me how J. Cole only has one Grammy... 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @chop46878
      @chop46878 4 роки тому +72

      Kris Aziabor He should get recognized for Fall Off when that drops

    • @DirtySwisher
      @DirtySwisher 4 роки тому +90

      Kris Aziabor he just doesnt fw the grammys at all nor does he really care about them

    • @shawnhumphreyii1352
      @shawnhumphreyii1352 4 роки тому +33

      Kris Aziabor Got unlucky and dropped the same year as TPAB

    • @djstaysfocused1043
      @djstaysfocused1043 4 роки тому +31

      @@shawnhumphreyii1352 Yh I agree if TPAB didn't drop around that time. FHD would have won that grammy for sure but I ain't complaining.

    • @Mikal_Hedges
      @Mikal_Hedges 4 роки тому +1

      Shawn Humphrey II Facts

  • @djstaysfocused1043
    @djstaysfocused1043 4 роки тому +739

    To any viewers who have not listened to The Warm Up. Please do yourself a favour and listen to that. IMO one of Cole's best projects ever. 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

  • @radianzero
    @radianzero 4 роки тому +9366

    Cole went from Chris Brown to Bob Marley.

  • @njstylez190
    @njstylez190 4 роки тому +451

    FHD is the definition of a generational album. Something people would find refreshing to listen in the upcoming decades.

    • @brigwalter9471
      @brigwalter9471 4 роки тому +7

      NJ Stylez fym they all are

    • @brashadcarr6759
      @brashadcarr6759 4 роки тому

      It's good nothing special

    • @qasimm3484
      @qasimm3484 4 роки тому +15

      Listened to it a few days ago, still gives me goosebumps. Cole is a legend.

    • @That_Guy2424
      @That_Guy2424 4 роки тому +21

      @@brashadcarr6759 It's one of the best albums of our generation period. MBDTF, TPAB, Good Kidd M.A.A.D. City, 2014 Forrest Hills Drive. Those are the 2010s Illmatic, All eyez on me, Enter the Wu Tang type shit.

    • @josephjr
      @josephjr 4 роки тому +1

      and for sure it would inspire people from the upcoming generation to make a similar type of vibe like FHD

  • @SPaZchAOs
    @SPaZchAOs 4 роки тому +81

    Born sinner mannn, that album is SO underrated! Change my mind. Listen to chaining day, born sinner, land of the snakes, land of the snakes, LAND OF THE SNAKES, forbidden fruit, is she gon pop, and RUNAWAY! Those are all underrated but so good!

    • @ye-3026
      @ye-3026 4 роки тому +1

      Fr, my favorite j cole album!

    • @youngsavage9874
      @youngsavage9874 4 роки тому +3

      Runaway my favorite song on that album 🔥🔥

    • @avarayy
      @avarayy 3 роки тому +2

      EMPHASIS ON LAND OF THE SNAKES

    • @lurox5183
      @lurox5183 3 роки тому +2

      What about "she knows"?! That is a classic

    • @danielcancel2901
      @danielcancel2901 3 роки тому

      @@lurox5183 that’s a banger that not many talk about

  • @CloudTribe
    @CloudTribe 4 роки тому +292

    He's going down as one of the greatest of all time. He was instrumental of changing the trajectory of hip hop and music in general in the early 2010's.

    • @Thesjohddii
      @Thesjohddii 4 роки тому +8

      I call that the Forgotten Renaissance because the Oldheads were so focused on trashing the worst of Hip Hop back then they missed a brand new 90s Esque wave... now look at the game

  • @cormel6895
    @cormel6895 4 роки тому +1848

    Dang we’re getting old.
    Kendrick, Cole, Drake, Nicki, A$AP, Sean, Meek and others are considered legends now...a decade + in, that’s crazy.

    • @DVRAO
      @DVRAO 4 роки тому +131

      nicki ??

    • @kayeezycop
      @kayeezycop 4 роки тому +205

      sean and meek aren't legends bruh

    • @samyray2k851
      @samyray2k851 4 роки тому +30

      I rmr when they were the new ones in the rap game. Damn

    • @Tuputaperramadre
      @Tuputaperramadre 4 роки тому +30

      Meek ? Lol

    • @IAmLEE21
      @IAmLEE21 4 роки тому +136

      Kendrick, Cole, Drake for sure
      A$AP and Meek are close to great so they aren’t there yet
      Nicki is, but doesn’t carry herself like one.
      Sean isn’t close to great in any regard

  • @tacosforlife5971
    @tacosforlife5971 4 роки тому +2275

    “First things first Rest In Peace uncle Phil “
    (Edit)
    Thx for the likes don’t care if you like but plz reply to finish the lyrics

    • @RealMailou
      @RealMailou 4 роки тому +124

      "For real, you the only father that I ever knew"

    • @MegaAronsen
      @MegaAronsen 4 роки тому +101

      If I get my bitch pregnant, ima be a better you

    • @vanlalrematlau623
      @vanlalrematlau623 4 роки тому +88

      Prophecies that i made way back in the ville

    • @noahhernandez2431
      @noahhernandez2431 4 роки тому +81

      Fulfilled

    • @mayrln
      @mayrln 4 роки тому +80

      listen even back when we was broke like team ill
      martin luther king would've been on dreamville talk to a nigga

  • @dianivet
    @dianivet 3 роки тому +26

    Our generation really needs him, he’s really 1 of 1

  • @abubeker1704
    @abubeker1704 4 роки тому +219

    J. Cole albums ranked (In my opinion)
    1. 2014 Forest hills drive
    2. 4 your eyez only
    3. K.O.D
    4. Born sinner
    5. Friday night lights
    6. Sideline story
    7. The warm up
    8. The come up
    Replie yours : )

    • @cmyentertainment1802
      @cmyentertainment1802 4 роки тому +18

      My favorite single was apparently

    • @bikramlama3833
      @bikramlama3833 4 роки тому +9

      2 born sinner
      3 fnl
      Rest is good

    • @ye-3026
      @ye-3026 4 роки тому +9

      My favorite was born sinner but 2014 forest hill drive is the best no cap

    • @Shellykat-p4w
      @Shellykat-p4w 4 роки тому +2

      FNL is pretty low

    • @abubeker1704
      @abubeker1704 4 роки тому +3

      @@Shellykat-p4w Changed my opinion after a month or so after commenting this I guess it will be on top 3 maybe 2nd

  • @ryan_m2577
    @ryan_m2577 4 роки тому +963

    J. Cole's commercial success:
    Cole world: platinum, #1 on billboard, 218k first week
    Born sinner: 2x platinum, #1 on billboard, 297k first week
    Forest hills drive: 3x platinum, #1 on billboard (dropped on a tuesday), 371k first week (one week notice, no pre-released singles, no promo, no features, breaks streaming records)
    4 your eyez only: platinum, #1 on billboard, 492k first week (one week notice, only 10 tracks, no pre-released singles, no promo, no features, every track certified gold or above)
    KOD: platinum, #1 on billboard, 397k first week (3 day notice, no pre-released singles, no promo, no features, breaks streaming records again)
    Revenge of the Dreamers 3 (not a solo J. Cole album): platinum, #1 on billboard, 115k first week (most collaborative hip hop album to ever hit number one).
    One of the most consistent artists ever

    • @theavatar9191
      @theavatar9191 4 роки тому +34

      Came into the game as the 🐐

    • @daxweigand4174
      @daxweigand4174 4 роки тому +57

      facts bro, and people still have the audacity to call him trash it’s disappointing

    • @nelsong31
      @nelsong31 4 роки тому +34

      @@daxweigand4174 even jesus had haters

    • @sonrizemuzik
      @sonrizemuzik 4 роки тому +7

      Damn that's nuts when you break it down like that jeeez!! Lol

    • @freestyle4solid
      @freestyle4solid 4 роки тому +4

      woah that's kinda huge, i always thought that he was hella underrated

  • @kevinc7285
    @kevinc7285 4 роки тому +1338

    J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar are the GOATs as of current.

    • @CatalystX5
      @CatalystX5 4 роки тому +10

      you still hating on Drake huh?

    • @terriongreene6382
      @terriongreene6382 4 роки тому +109

      Sabel_ drake is not a 🐐 bro

    • @theycallmemontyxx3677
      @theycallmemontyxx3677 4 роки тому +15

      @@terriongreene6382 He is.

    • @terriongreene6382
      @terriongreene6382 4 роки тому +40

      TheycallmeMonty xx explain How because besides sales drake ain’t shit

    • @kevinc7285
      @kevinc7285 4 роки тому +77

      Sabel_ Drake is not as good a lyricist as Kendrick or J. Cole.

  • @Zachary-ro6eg
    @Zachary-ro6eg 4 роки тому +939

    Hot take: 4 your eyez only is the most underrated album of all time

    • @MrAgodine
      @MrAgodine 4 роки тому +49

      Zach ary it came out after forest hills drive. It’s gets over looked because of the expectations of that project

    • @koomjorge
      @koomjorge 4 роки тому +20

      Born sinner?

    • @michaelsoares5908
      @michaelsoares5908 4 роки тому +2

      After that it’s birds

    • @yungspace6998
      @yungspace6998 4 роки тому +1

      Zach ary man i loved that album

    • @smartaclesllama8677
      @smartaclesllama8677 4 роки тому +1

      Fax

  • @rayvonlewis7640
    @rayvonlewis7640 4 роки тому +850

    J Cole won’t be appreciated until he’s gone.

  • @B305M
    @B305M 4 роки тому +3

    I saw J.Cole in concert a few years in Brooklyn for the 4 your Eyez only tour. I was crying for most of the concert while singing/ rapping to the songs, because he is such a genuine conscious human. :) I wish him more success.

  • @typeqtv
    @typeqtv 4 роки тому +646

    “Diamonds are forever like family, and loyalty.”
    A lyric meant for J Cole.

    • @vikkiix
      @vikkiix 4 роки тому +12

      Or real rap songs like cream or my melody

    • @davidedamico7201
      @davidedamico7201 4 роки тому +3

      Cole and Gang Starr together lit af🔥

    • @dribz5515
      @dribz5515 4 роки тому +5

      cole under pressure what's that make? 😤

  • @kagevesper9683
    @kagevesper9683 4 роки тому +76

    Cole's evolution is one of the best in rap history

  • @Plaguestray
    @Plaguestray 4 роки тому +526

    He wasn’t really dissing Lil Yachty or Uzi on Everybody Dies, it was just in general of all the new wave “Lil” rappers.

    • @jokubas3391
      @jokubas3391 4 роки тому +40

      Not only the lil rappers. he dissed the "OG gatekeep" and fake deep rappers. He was just proving that the middle is the best

    • @thearc5178
      @thearc5178 4 роки тому +7

      It was lil pump, cause lil pump dissed him first

    • @jokubas3391
      @jokubas3391 4 роки тому +1

      @@thearc5178 you think j cole cares? Plus the "Diss track was in
      2017" and the song came out in 2015 or 2016 not sure. J cole didn't mention anything with Mr pump.

    • @thearc5178
      @thearc5178 4 роки тому +1

      @@jokubas3391 I meant 1985

    • @jokubas3391
      @jokubas3391 4 роки тому +6

      @@thearc5178 In the video it was talking about "Everybody dies". 1985 wasn't directed at lil pump ether. It did mention someone dissed him who is.mr pump. But it was directed at all new rappers and it wasn't even a Diss. He just gave some advice

  • @pbmgaming5001
    @pbmgaming5001 4 роки тому +34

    Nobody:
    Rdcworld1:
    J Cole...Jermaine. Cole.
    (cries at the beginning of the video)

  • @israeloblia6620
    @israeloblia6620 4 роки тому +23

    Tbh KOD was slept on I thinks it’s really underrated

  • @Blackflame-jl7pf
    @Blackflame-jl7pf 4 роки тому +281

    On the thumbnail:
    first picture-young Simba
    Second picture-grown Simba
    Third picture-King Simba
    Having the dreadlocks perfectly display that lol. He should make a track called king Simba. I've been listening to him for around...10 years(damn I'm old) and I'm so happy to see him grow all this time!

    • @megami7373
      @megami7373 4 роки тому +1

      Blackflame 2020 he should!

    • @michaelsalfaro
      @michaelsalfaro 4 роки тому +2

      Well he does have Return of Simba js. Fire track

    • @Blackflame-jl7pf
      @Blackflame-jl7pf 4 роки тому

      @@michaelsalfaro yeah I know, one of the first songs I heard of him lol. Would be nice though

  • @likeaboss882
    @likeaboss882 4 роки тому +34

    Hearing cole on family and loyalty was such a treat. I truly think he’s one of the best to do it. Seems like a great man.

  • @Its_hawko
    @Its_hawko 4 роки тому +39

    J. Cole was the rapper that opened me to the whole rap genre, and my favourite song of all time by him is Immortal. I’ve listened to the song for so many years and never gotten sick of it.

  • @venomoussloth5092
    @venomoussloth5092 4 роки тому +2

    9:53 Damn man, you really did him dirty. He showed up to that interview and nailed it. He was the most lucid, most present person I’ve ever heard and you choose *that??*

  • @healthbeauty6823
    @healthbeauty6823 2 роки тому +1

    Man oh man!
    Such a video without a single dislike to it!
    Shows how much people have come to respect and cherish what Cole has achieved in the industry. My GOAT

  • @AauroraPictures
    @AauroraPictures 4 роки тому +129

    This man is a legend alone for signing JID. And also he's one of the best of all time lmao

    • @MyPimpinAfro14
      @MyPimpinAfro14 4 роки тому +6

      JID is a better rapper than Cole

    • @neptuneisntfun4561
      @neptuneisntfun4561 4 роки тому +12

      @@MyPimpinAfro14 speed yes but story songs nah

    • @MyPimpinAfro14
      @MyPimpinAfro14 4 роки тому +2

      @@neptuneisntfun4561 I don't care about speed??? Im talking about flow, word creativity, versatility, lyrical flexibility, tone, clarity, punchlines. Storytelling isn't the only criteria

    • @neptuneisntfun4561
      @neptuneisntfun4561 4 роки тому +4

      @@MyPimpinAfro14 ok sorry i thought you were going for what everyone does

    • @Stonecoldalston
      @Stonecoldalston 4 роки тому +8

      thekickback might be a better Rapper but he don't make better music

  • @LW-ng1fl
    @LW-ng1fl 4 роки тому +155

    Friday night lights is still the greatest thing I've ever heard

    • @itssbeastmodeee8270
      @itssbeastmodeee8270 4 роки тому +1

      L W No lie there

    • @MrAgodine
      @MrAgodine 4 роки тому +6

      That mixtape was amazing. I played that tape for years straight

    • @felipegamino
      @felipegamino 4 роки тому +4

      You need to listen to more music

    • @LW-ng1fl
      @LW-ng1fl 4 роки тому +2

      i listen to all sorts of genres! i was speaking on hip hop and j Cole in particular . i love born sinner, sideline story, warm up, ect but that one spoke to me the most ig

    • @samyray2k851
      @samyray2k851 4 роки тому

      Of all fucking time.

  • @gorgus2278
    @gorgus2278 4 роки тому +83

    yes finally j cole

  • @glec9507
    @glec9507 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for making this! Cole and Mac Miller have always been artists I've bumped on the regular growing up out of high school with a deaf single mom and 3 kids these artists have had the biggest influences in my life.

  • @chargersnation5566
    @chargersnation5566 4 роки тому +2

    Genius, y’all killed it with this one 🔥🔥thank you for taking the time to briefly go over the Goats rap career 🐐

  • @fbi3277
    @fbi3277 4 роки тому +247

    Cole world No blanket

  • @kuromikendall
    @kuromikendall 4 роки тому +718

    doctor: “you have 15 minutes and 4 seconds left to live”
    me:

    • @billycuva671
      @billycuva671 4 роки тому

      brianna reeder ua-cam.com/video/Xf-Hip0GGCY/v-deo.html

    • @officialconch
      @officialconch 4 роки тому +9

      Damn girl you got a onlyfans ?

    • @catstar2261
      @catstar2261 4 роки тому +1

      conch . HAHAHAHAH

    • @oval144
      @oval144 4 роки тому +2

      Ads: *I'm about to ruin this woman's entire career *

  • @joshuawilliamson4574
    @joshuawilliamson4574 4 роки тому +67

    I love J.Cole he’s my favorite rapper

    • @Observerw
      @Observerw 4 роки тому +2

      🐐

    • @doomsdaydilla91
      @doomsdaydilla91 4 роки тому +3

      You have a good taste in music then 💯

    • @NEXC
      @NEXC 4 роки тому

      You should listen to Russ then.

    • @grump9283
      @grump9283 2 роки тому

      @@NEXC Russ? LMFAOOOO

    • @NEXC
      @NEXC 2 роки тому

      @@grump9283 sorry

  • @siyabongamazibuko3118
    @siyabongamazibuko3118 4 роки тому +2

    Goosebumps bro...thanks for this. J.Cole is one of the realest and best of all time!

  • @rayysama
    @rayysama 4 роки тому +7

    4YEO is a such a great album. I dunno why some people still think it’s not that great. The concept behind the album is superb.

  • @RyanAndrewMusic1
    @RyanAndrewMusic1 4 роки тому +180

    “my brains packed with more line than ‘caine addicts these insane raps should stay wrapped in a straight jacket” 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @MLBBuniversity
      @MLBBuniversity 4 роки тому

      Overheads like ceiling fams

    • @ScoopsTV
      @ScoopsTV 3 роки тому

      That line stood out to me the most from this whole video . I am not a fan , recently learned who he is and watched this video to learn more , thought everything was okay then i heard that bar .....okay he is fire

    • @visceralataraxis3238
      @visceralataraxis3238 2 роки тому

      Maybe I'm spoiled by battle rappers. But a bar like that would boo'd or zero reaction on a battle rap stage lol

  • @obsidianmaster6782
    @obsidianmaster6782 4 роки тому +175

    "No role modelz and I'm here right now"

    • @billycuva671
      @billycuva671 4 роки тому

      The Reaper ua-cam.com/video/Xf-Hip0GGCY/v-deo.html

    • @vikkiix
      @vikkiix 4 роки тому +5

      No role models to think of

    • @elnibezawork3317
      @elnibezawork3317 3 роки тому +1

      @@vikkiix searching through my memory, my memory I couldn’t find one

    • @tropical_4106
      @tropical_4106 3 роки тому +1

      @@elnibezawork3317 last night i was getting my feet rubbed

    • @shashankdarapuneni583
      @shashankdarapuneni583 3 роки тому +1

      @@tropical_4106 by the baddest bitch

  • @VilleRantanen
    @VilleRantanen 4 роки тому +82

    Undoubtedly the greatest rapper of our generation.

  • @TheBlackJewelz
    @TheBlackJewelz 4 роки тому

    Bruh, THIS is the type of videos y’all need keep putting out!! 👌🏾

  • @aaaaannndddyyy
    @aaaaannndddyyy 4 роки тому +15

    2014 Forest Hills Drive is probably one of the best rap album of the 2010s.

  • @SinisterAion
    @SinisterAion 4 роки тому +850

    Yeah now, I'm gonna need that Eminem and J.Cole Collab. No excuses.

    • @HipHopTheology
      @HipHopTheology 4 роки тому +22

      MaLeVoLenT D man I’ve been saying this for a couple of years now. It’s one of the things that I want to see the most.

    • @billycuva671
      @billycuva671 4 роки тому

      MaLeVoLenT D ua-cam.com/video/Xf-Hip0GGCY/v-deo.html

    • @aryansharma2250
      @aryansharma2250 4 роки тому +16

      It would need to be a song where Em raps slow and rides the beat rather than spazzing out. Otherwise I dont think the 2 styles could gel together

    • @giltyascharged
      @giltyascharged 4 роки тому +21

      @@aryansharma2250 but i think J Cole can speed up.. either way.. i think it can be done.. Em and Cole are literally my Fave

    • @EitherOrr
      @EitherOrr 4 роки тому +12

      Cole and kendrick would be better. I don't think em's style would fit a flow like cole has

  • @kashwaynehamilton3662
    @kashwaynehamilton3662 4 роки тому +37

    I can say that after watching this being a huge j Cole fan I'm satisfied
    good job genius

  • @johnwayne3566
    @johnwayne3566 4 роки тому +249

    It’s underrated how much influence Eminem has on these rappers

    • @will7874
      @will7874 4 роки тому +10

      except it’s not good influence

    • @GavinBryce
      @GavinBryce 4 роки тому +26

      Facts. Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Hopsin, Big Sean, Joyner Lucas, etc wouldn't be rapping without Eminem.

    • @ofimportance5458
      @ofimportance5458 4 роки тому +2

      @@GavinBryce Um noo

    • @MegaPsycho84
      @MegaPsycho84 4 роки тому

      John Wayne exactly

    • @HipHopTheology
      @HipHopTheology 4 роки тому +13

      will ehh that’s a bad take. It’s obvious that Em has influenced many people to take seriously the technical craft of the game. No one is saying he is the end all be all of influence but to say that he has had a bad influence is baffling to be honest.

  • @benhannay9042
    @benhannay9042 4 роки тому +5

    2014 Forrest hill drive will forever be one of the best albums of all time

  • @amazingsteelersfan43
    @amazingsteelersfan43 4 роки тому +3

    Cole performed every single song of the FHD album every single night of that tour. Not just the hits cause every song is a hit. 🐐. Not everybody can do that

    • @Peezy15
      @Peezy15 3 роки тому

      That has to be one of the greatest live shows in this generation

  • @aboogiewithdahoodie
    @aboogiewithdahoodie 4 роки тому +38

    I thought I listened to all Cole songs, time to listen to that 13-year old cole!

  • @liberta1909
    @liberta1909 4 роки тому +90

    Never been this early , only for Cole

  • @NewBlackHippie
    @NewBlackHippie 4 роки тому +56

    “Young Simba been a lion from the start.” - J. Cole 🦁

  • @savannahmonet9582
    @savannahmonet9582 3 роки тому +1

    Lights pls was my ringtone from 09-11 I was obsessed with cole still am I’ve seen him 5X and my first time was at the warfield n it was close n intimate it was amazing

  • @uriahanuwae5254
    @uriahanuwae5254 4 роки тому

    A legend and a genius. Amazing how he didn’t let the “rap game” change him.... it’s crazy how you can literally hear the difference between “can’t get enough” and “love yourz”

  • @JoshRiches
    @JoshRiches 4 роки тому +83

    Only bad part about this video is that it ended.

  • @steadyzz2371
    @steadyzz2371 4 роки тому +83

    I see j cole, I click.

  • @phenomenonnarutokun
    @phenomenonnarutokun 4 роки тому +19

    2014 Forest Hills Drive is something different.
    KOD is insanely AMAZING

  • @zackari6063
    @zackari6063 3 роки тому +1

    I guess, J. Cole has a one the best and loyal fans in WHOLE MUSIC INDUSTRY. Big (very big) numbers without promo, Sold-outs and recognition of hip-hop community. Really great man

  • @1imjy
    @1imjy 4 роки тому

    this proves that with conviction, and mirroring closely to the greats, you can and will succeed. so dont ever give up yall.

  • @unorthodox4871
    @unorthodox4871 4 роки тому +70

    Can't wait til J. Cole drops this album...

    • @neptuneisntfun4561
      @neptuneisntfun4561 4 роки тому +1

      New album?

    • @unorthodox4871
      @unorthodox4871 4 роки тому +1

      @@neptuneisntfun4561 yep.

    • @RohanSingh-bl2sq
      @RohanSingh-bl2sq 4 роки тому +4

      @@neptuneisntfun4561 It would be called 'The Fall Off' releasing some time in 2020.

    • @Shahafl12398
      @Shahafl12398 4 роки тому +3

      @@RohanSingh-bl2sq I'm legit scared that this whole virus situation would affect music projects around the world- and fall off being postponed is my biggest fear

  • @SamiJermaineDavis
    @SamiJermaineDavis 4 роки тому +6

    Cole changed my whole mentality, he thought me a lot of things my parents didn’t even teach me. God bless him💗

  • @theuniqueoneable
    @theuniqueoneable 4 роки тому +22

    Favorite Rapper Of all times....its deeper than just music with me!!!!!

  • @codedarmor963
    @codedarmor963 3 роки тому +2

    Im here on this day because Cole is bouta drop and honestly, hopefully it Trancends anything he has already done. I Hope it helps the entire culture.

  • @bessietb
    @bessietb 4 роки тому +1

    Anybody else notice when he say
    "Im stuck in the middle with two generations
    I'm big bro and lil bro all at once"
    He's tryna tell that he's not the old school rapper but he's not the new generation rapper as well, he's somewhere in between which is why he's the Middle child. Peace & love cole.

  • @swervezki
    @swervezki 4 роки тому +59

    Legend, crazy how he lowkey sounds like Eminem in the early days

  • @deetour-indigo
    @deetour-indigo 4 роки тому +116

    Apparently was my favourite track.. was pure master class form him.

  • @DrinkmoWater.
    @DrinkmoWater. 4 роки тому +21

    This was beautiful J cole like a hip hop hero messages all apply to everything one can go through.. Cleaan.

  • @daveedamatts84
    @daveedamatts84 4 роки тому +2

    I would just like to say thank you for putting lots of effort into this video. Very well done.

  • @Dezdirectz
    @Dezdirectz 4 роки тому +3

    I been a Cole fan since 2011. I always knew he would be legendary one day!

  • @praiseemaje2554
    @praiseemaje2554 4 роки тому +19

    Love Yourz
    Respect to Cole for being a blessing

  • @nukingjapanwasok6265
    @nukingjapanwasok6265 4 роки тому +31

    Is it just me or is Genius uploading more during the quarantine?

    • @johnigomu345
      @johnigomu345 4 роки тому +1

      iTunes Gift Card why do you think they’re called geniuses?

  • @Sijan.G
    @Sijan.G 4 роки тому +7

    MAN COLE HAVE COME A LONG WAY MAN!! MORE TO COME!! MORE TO ACHIEVE!! MORE LIFE!!
    #ColeWorld

  • @ItsNish101
    @ItsNish101 4 роки тому +1

    I have so much respect for this man. It's wild people out there that discredit him because they think he's "boring"

  • @jr160288
    @jr160288 4 роки тому +1

    J cole first songs (0:50) sounds just like Eminem in the Slim Shady Lp. That style is legendary and it it always be after these 2 legends.

  • @MLang4132
    @MLang4132 4 роки тому +7

    Say what you want about him....he's himself, he's real, and he loves hip-hop. He's a student, OG, and master of the game. He's the reason why I love hip-hop. He embodies every element. He's one of the greatest.

  • @Thatsodomo
    @Thatsodomo 4 роки тому +28

    This got me more excited to see him for the dreamville festival

    • @billycuva671
      @billycuva671 4 роки тому

      Dominque Howard ua-cam.com/video/Xf-Hip0GGCY/v-deo.html

  • @tomdean1999
    @tomdean1999 4 роки тому +21

    2014 Forest Hills Drive is the best album of all time, chance my mind.

    • @MyPimpinAfro14
      @MyPimpinAfro14 4 роки тому +2

      I think you've already made your mind up. Only thing I can say is listen to more music.

    • @chrisbrownie1511
      @chrisbrownie1511 4 роки тому +4

      @@MyPimpinAfro14 danm a nigga can't have a opinion ?

  • @eliwalendziak9944
    @eliwalendziak9944 4 роки тому +3

    The storm is actually straight fire he’s so talented

  • @retromagic5020
    @retromagic5020 4 роки тому +6

    You can’t get music like Cole’s music today. That shit rare like Diamond plated Toilet Tissue

  • @athilhazwie7072
    @athilhazwie7072 4 роки тому +86

    Legend says the longer the hair the wiser the man

  • @reazy843
    @reazy843 4 роки тому +6

    On God, I love this channel! Music is one of the most interesting things in my life and you guys are explaining me its language

  • @drewdevitt7359
    @drewdevitt7359 4 роки тому +11

    Cole will forever be my favorite artist. He's also you favorite rappers favorite rapper can't wait for the fall off when it drops

  • @cerebralchaos93
    @cerebralchaos93 4 роки тому +1

    I remember following J Cole when he dropped The Warm Up. Figured he'd be as great as he is now. Wonderful to see a young rapper make it to the top and still produce top hits

  • @emilydc8639
    @emilydc8639 4 роки тому

    I've been following him since before anything. To see him progress makes me cry. Like i knew him personally

  • @devolskii
    @devolskii 4 роки тому +8

    mad respect, a truly inspirational artist

  • @gamingwithcj1627
    @gamingwithcj1627 4 роки тому +475

    Who else is waiting for “The Fall Off”?🙋🏾‍♂️

    • @rileynorkie4013
      @rileynorkie4013 4 роки тому +12

      Bruh Cole got us waiting for it

    • @PDSREACTION
      @PDSREACTION 4 роки тому +10

      Lmao it gonna be a classic

    • @itzderek8680
      @itzderek8680 4 роки тому +3

      Friday night lights is so good too

    • @matt-xk2wc
      @matt-xk2wc 4 роки тому +6

      Riley Norkie Id rather wait for it so he can perfect it then get it now

    • @fabioj-
      @fabioj- 4 роки тому +6

      Coming out October 2020

  • @douubleu6669
    @douubleu6669 4 роки тому +8

    I was literally just listening to January 28th and take in how great cole is. This video just supported what I was thinking lol

  • @alwandekhumalo4397
    @alwandekhumalo4397 4 роки тому

    I’ve been listening to Cole since I was 5 years old. He was there first rapper I ever liked and I love that dude’s music to this day.

  • @beyalive
    @beyalive 4 роки тому +2

    J. cole will forever be one of my favorites.