Category: J. Cole

Dreamville / J. Cole / JID / Kenny Mason / Sheck Wes

April 4, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 4, 2022

“Stick” by Dreamville, JID & J. Cole (ft. Sheck Wes and Kenny Mason)

In the ‘hood, the term “stick” is another way of saying gun. As such, what we’re basically dealing with here is a rap song centered on gunplay, i.e. various threats being levied at opps...

J. Cole / Moneybagg Yo / YG

February 10, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published February 10, 2022

“Scared Money” by YG (ft. J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo)

As far as the title/chorus is concerned, this song (“Scared Money”) is based on an old ‘hood adage that goes “scared money don’t make money”. What that actually is supposed to mean, in simplified layman’s...

Benny the Butcher / J. Cole

January 31, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published January 31, 2022

“Johnny P’s Caddy” by Benny the Butcher (ft. J. Cole)

The first verse of “Johnny P’s Caddy”, as held down by Benny the Butcher, serves as a means for the rapper to celebrate his success. As presented, his come-up is primarily the result of skill,...

J. Cole / Travis Scott

November 10, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 10, 2021

“Mafia” by Travis Scott (ft. J. Cole)

To some extent, “Mafia” reads like your traditional Travis Scott outing. For instance, we have the types of references to money, violence and romantic interests as you would expect from a mainstream rapper of...

J. Cole / Wale

November 4, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 4, 2021

“Poke It Out” by Wale (ft. J. Cole)

Don’t let the beginning of “Poke It Out” fool you, where Wale commences the track by alluding to the notion that stardom has denied him access to true love. For shortly thereafter, the song effectively transforms...

Amber Coffman / Cults / J. Cole

October 25, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published October 25, 2021 · Last modified May 31, 2023

J. Cole’s “She Knows” Lyrics Meaning

J. Cole is a rapper who treads that thin line between being both intellectual and gangsta, if you will. Or as the album “She Knows” is derived from puts it, he is a “born sinner”. Within...

J. Cole / Joyner Lucas

September 28, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published September 28, 2021

“Your Heart” by Joyner Lucas & J. Cole

“Your Heart” is a song based on the concept of tumultuous romance, a very well-worn topic in the music industry – but with a twist. For example, even though there are two vocalists only one...

J. Cole

September 24, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published September 24, 2021 · Last modified September 29, 2021

“Heaven’s EP” by J. Cole

Anyone familiar with J. Cole’s artistry likely doesn’t need to be told that he’s one of the more intellectual rappers out there, a fact that he actually acknowledges in the lyrics. And in this particular...

J. Cole

May 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published May 7, 2021

“Interlude” by J. Cole

J. Cole is a relatively-conscious, intellectual rapper who raps songs to be multi-subjected. So in analyzing this one (“Interlude”) we will take a step-by-step, linear approach, beginning with the intro. Intro of “Interlude” In the...

J. Cole

August 19, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 19, 2020

“Be Free” by J. Cole

“Be Free” expresses the pain felt by J. Cole as he loses another young black man to police brutality. He expresses the shock and disappointment he feels waking up to the news of police...