On hook duty, the only thing missing is an actual verse from Kendrick.įeeling like he’s committed a rap cardinal sin by disappointing his lyrical idol, “Let Nas Down” hears Cole pay homage to the Queensbridge legend while also admitting to letting him down after the release of his debut single “Work Out”. Spitting over the top of A Tribe Called Quest’s “Electric Relaxation”, with a tweak here and there, the modern day take on the story of Adam and Eve with a twist is undeniably catchy. Cole and Kendrick Lamar pairing on “Forbidden Fruit” is one that further cements their working relationship as potentially one of our generation’s best. The way in which the tracklisting on Born Sinner flows effortlessly is one of the contributing factors to its rewind value. Regardless of if it is or isn’t, as a listener you’re given the choice to decipher the inner workings of Cole. While it may be a continuation of his Warm Up mixtape cut “Dreams”, due to its positioning on the album the Miguel assisted “Power Trip” makes you question whether or not the object of his affection is the same female mentioned on “LAnd Of The Snakes”. Then opening up about his experiences dodging many of life’s distractions on “LAnd Of The Snakes”, with its dope sample of Outkast’s “Da Art Of Storytellin’ (Part 1)”, gives you an insight in to what Cole has learnt on his way to the top.
His analysis of the hardships experienced in a relationship on “Runaway” is something many fellas will be able to relate to. Perfection isn’t a word tossed around too often, but Cole’s introductory track is exactly that.įollowing a cohesive line of sight that appears to be inspired by some of Cole’s questionable decisions over the years, his honesty throughout leaves you connecting with his everyday struggle, whether it be past or present. Lyrically engaging content, flow for days, a beat that’ll leave your head bopping way past the end of the record, and let’s not forget the quotable Biggie sample for good measure. Opening with “Villuminati”, if Will Smith’s character from Bad Boys ( Mike Lowrey) bore witness to it, his words would probably go something along the lines of, “Now that’s how you open an album! From now on that’s how you open an album!” With a few home truths relating to his relationship with boss Jay-Z, illuminati talk and a 2Pac theme – the song even references political playwright Niccolo Machiavelli whom ‘Pac studied at great length in prison before adopting a similar name for his final album – it has everything. Proving them wrong in dramatic fashion – “Wanted to drop the album in the summer/ But the label didn’t think that they could sell it/ Recoup the first week, I think it ain’t shit they can tell us.” – there’s no time anymore for second guessing Hollywood Cole. During the preparation stages of debut album Cole World even his record label questioned his capabilities as far as selling records. However it’s not always been an easy ride for the young spitter from North Carolina.
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Alongside the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller and Joey Bada$$, he’s part responsible for educating today’s commercial listener on what some would consider authentic Hip-Hop. Helping to usher in a new wave of lyricists and beat makers, Jermaine Cole has had one hell of a ride thus far. With much hype surrounding Cole’s major label sophomore release, the bar appears to have been set very high with this brave, bold, and at times controversially beautiful journey of self-exploration mirroring that of a musical confessional. Cole hits listeners off with new album Born Sinner.
Unfazed by the sales showdown between himself and Kanye West – “I’mma drop the album the same day as Kanye/ Just to show the boy’s the man now like Wanyá” – J.
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