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J. Cole - Blow Up
Artist: J. Cole
Producer: J. Cole
Album: Untitled Debut
Label: Roc Nation/Columbia
J.Cole is simply on fire right now. Already co-signed/actually signed by Jay-Z, coasting with his first single Who Dat on the charts, and all before his first album has even dropped, Cole certainly seems like the next big thing in hip-hop. As the growing fan base of the Fayetteville emcee anxiously awaits his as-yet untitled album (hopefully arriving this fall), Cole has delivered something to pacify the waiting hordes with brand new song Blow Up. Produced by Cole himself, Blow Up is further proof that the young man can not only spit, but he can work the boards just as well. As far as Cole’s lyricism is concerned, in my opinion, he can get a little lazy at times here at times. With lines like, “And Gary Coleman just died…life is short,” the verse doesn’t match the intensity of the hook, and falls short of the killer edge that’d you’d expect from a song with a title like Blow Up. However, the Roc Nation sensation does flow hard, and ultimately this record should only earn him more respect, as should his exclusive video Lollapalooza interview with DJBooth, coming soon.
This song first appeared on the
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on August 30, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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Detox, what? The most highly-anticipated project in my book is Cole's debut.
(Thinks about giving the song a 4-rating, but decides instead that its worthy of a 5. Though not a classic, its better than a 4. Hopes that makes sense to fellow Booth members). 
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| Posted on Aug 17, 2010 |
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This is my @*#$! shit.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Makes sense to me Z.
I can't wait for the album! |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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sorry no cus words then, his own production is pistachios and this song is cashews.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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4.5 stars! j.Cole is the truth!
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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4.5 stars. I saw the five star rating and thaught it probably wasn't actually worth five stars. It is.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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 i dnt see why dudes arent really up on him yet.. anyway ive been lovin everything he been droppin... cant wait for the album..
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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He's about to blow up, and he knows it. This song is raw, he can brag about it all he wants to.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Shxtss Hot : )
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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A 4 for J. Cole and a 5 for most other rappers. What can I say, I got high expectations for the man.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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this song is intoxicating....just MAKES you bob yo head...and he talkin real stuff too....but the reason he getting 5 from me is because of the incredible production he's created
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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this song is intoxicating....just MAKES you bob yo head...and he talkin real stuff too....but the reason he getting 5 from me is because of the incredible production he's created
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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This should be the next single right here
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Song is CRAZY! i think his production might be more impressive than his vocals in this song. I agree with Dj Z... hands down most anticipated album of the year.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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J Cole is the sh*t cant wait 4 the album
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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I don't know you guys, maybe my headphones are on the frits, I think j. Cole got better tracks then this. I'm not a real fan of the hook, but i do appreciate the message he puts out on this one.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Five Stars. From Cole it's not even a surprise.
The Blow Up is looking like it may be the title of the album (in the vein of The Come Up and The Warm Up) so I wouldn't be surprised if this song is his new single. |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Hot song but not 5 stars tho.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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While I'm not the biggest fan of the production, it's still very good. I'm still not all that into J. Cole, only because I don't like his hooks and the production behind his songs. If he can change that then he will have my vote, but as of right now this song is just too repetitive and Kanye's is still my most anticipated project.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Heard this on his mixtape, Cole is one talent cat! Loved the verses! Its real Sh!t he is speaking bout, thats why I'm lovin this
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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J. Cole's fame and recognition has blown up before our eyes. Maybe he could tell those stupid Gucci, Waka, Weezy and Soulja Boy fans who a real MC is.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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The man has never had a bad song
I haven't even been listening to him that long, so don't call me a stan...I can just tell that he is way ahead of most, if not all, of the game. Everyday I hope that J. Cole drops a new track or something. I will definitely be buying this album. Its going to be outta control. I honestly believe this will be a classic. I have never felt so sure! And that very last line was some of the nicest sh*t I've heard in awhile. "And be you, that's what it sound Be-You-tiful (beautiful)" |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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4 Stars - J.Cole is Blowin Up.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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hard lyrics as usual. good job Cole. i m having huge hopes on ur debut. dun fail me like drake did.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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not 2 be on his dik but ive been listenin to cole since 08 and its only bout 8 mcs who can fuk wit him
i listen 2 da warm up constantly |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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fo got 2 rate
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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He KILLED it, i just didn't like the chorus...but other than that i give it a 4.3
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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That production is classic. Lyrics are on point too. I agree Z, most anticipated album since BP3 for me. Hopefully I won't be so underwhelmed.
J. Cole is the realest |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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If J. Cole doesn't "Blow Up" then I don't know what has gotten into the minds of America's rap audience.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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co-sign @DJ Z
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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he has better songs on the blow up mixtape. higher, problems, and playground are better songs in my opinion but this song is also great
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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This is the sound of the future; I don’t think it is a five star song because like The 149th said Cole has made better songs than this.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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J. Cole is the most talented, consistent hip hop artist I've heard since Kanye West.
Production is simply amazing; I like how much guitar he brings into his beats, fresh percussion/rhythm and real musical vision (the break in 2nd verse just creates that space for you to enjoy the other instruments even more when they kick back in... and the bridge by the end is just exquisite!). His delivery (both rapping and harmonizing naturally *cough..autotunedrake..cough*) and lyrics are flawless! |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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I REPEAT THIS NIGGA IS THE NEXT NAS!!! HIS LYRICISM AND EVEN SWAGGA HAD A BIT OF A JAY-Z FLOW ON THIS TRACK. BUT THAT IS NOT A BAD THING AT ALL! DRAKE NEED TO WATCH HIS BACK CAUSE HE AINT THA KING YET!!! THERE'S VIOLENT RAP WAR FOR THE CROWN GOING DOWN RIGHT NOW. A WAR WE HAVEN'T SEEN SINCE TUPAC AND BIGGIE. NO THERE'S NO BEEF BETWEEN J.COLE AND DRAKE. BUT THEY BOTH ARE THE TWO BEST. BUT I DIGRESS FORM THE POINT. J.COLE'S ALBUM COULD BE THE NEXT ILLMATIC WITHOUT A DOUBT!!!!
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Not really feeling this one to be honest. The hook is okay, the lyrics are okay. Nothing special. The hook gets annoying. Not my favorite song, by far.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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j.cole is my new dre. im fukn luvin it, he's blowin up and takin us higher
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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J.Cole continues to impress. Every songs just keeps getting better and better. I don't know about all the 5stars but this song does beat hard.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Everything J. Cole put out is a banger
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Good as always, maybe its just me but i actually like premeditated murder more then this, that song grew on me foreal.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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J. Cole gives nothin but straight fire. He deserves an award hah
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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Wow! J Cole is truly amazing. He's the perfect and 'hopefully' the new generation of hip-hop artists that are to arise from this generation of tech users. J Cole truly gives hope to those who agreed with the expression "Hip-hop is dead!"
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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Truely And Honestly, J. Cole Is A B.A!, No One Can Deny It. He Is Just A Real Great Rapper.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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I dont know Z most highly-anticipated project over Detox? I dont know if it's cus im from the West Coast but anyways song is dope feeling is there beat is awsome I love the yodelling if thats how it spelled, but banger no less keep it up Cole cant wait till your album drops
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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Absolutely Flawless... !!! Cole World... !!!
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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J. Cole's "Blow Up" equals 5/5 all day long.
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| Posted on Aug 20, 2010 |
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I"m so ready for the album. Also the album title hopefully he annouces it soon and this does better on radio. He deserves much more recognition.
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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5 Stars Nothing more to say.... The Foundation4U
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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with him putting out song like this, people are going to have to stop sleeping on him. the beat and the flow was amazing.
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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J Cole is Killing it right now
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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I wonder how it feels for artist like J. Cole and Lupe and Kanye to have an "off" song lyrically but still be better than 95% of other rappers lyrics. FN amazing again. J. Cole can not make anything less than 4 stars. Can't wait for his CD to drop.
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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I mean this with all due respect, but forget bout drizzy, j.cole is on FIRE and the true future of HIP HOP!! Loving this!! True CLASSIC
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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shxtss dopee : ) The Blow Up ? album name ? sounds good to mee ... j.coles the next big thing
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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cole world!
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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J.Cole just keeps on improving. I mean, I haven't heard even one bad song from this guy, cant,t wait for his album.
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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Banger!
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2010 |
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Cant wait to his CD comes out Im buying two of them bitches..
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2010 |
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I KNOW WHO HE IS BETTER THAN! KEEP IT UP AND BLOW UP!
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| Posted on Aug 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2010 |
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Been listening to this dude for a year now. Everything he puts out is hot.
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2010 |
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And introducing the next big thing in hip-hop...J. Cole!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2010 |
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He continues to amaze me i've been a fan since the beginning of the year and slowly but he surely he is climbing up the ladder of fav rappers and sad to say but has surpassed drake who i was obsessed with. I have to give this 4.5 and cannot wait for the album to drop!
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2010 |
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Well its not a blow up for me more like a blow down. J.cole has so much potential he can way better, he needs to embrace it. But first find it cole.
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2010 |
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copy and paste Z's comments. i feel ya on the rating system too... ive used the same formula few times on this site.
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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At JRthe Writer saying that he can be lazy at times and using the the gary cole line as the reference... i think that was the whole point of that stanza. To be as blunt as possible highlighting the fact that life is short so live it the best you truely can with not too many regrets...thats the interpretation i got outa this classic hit... i love you J.cole... so good to hear "substance" hip hop music =)
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| Posted on Sep 10, 2010 |
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J.Cole is the one to watch at the moment.. This song's a sizzler! 5 stars!!
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2010 |
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This song is way better than J. Cole's previous efforts! 5/5.
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| Posted on Sep 17, 2010 |
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J. Cole's going to what....BLOW UP!!!!
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2010 |
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Probably one of my favorites currently. You have to love it.
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| Posted on Sep 27, 2010 |
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the hottest artist in the game
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2010 |
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My inner hater could not hate this
classic |
| Posted on Dec 13, 2010 |
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Dis Dat Fuego
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| Posted on Dec 25, 2010 |
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He's already blown up in my eyes!!
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| Posted on Dec 29, 2010 |
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J. Cole is right. Hes up next. Amazing song....great beat, great lyrics
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| Posted on Dec 31, 2010 |
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holy this song is shzdonuts man straight classic
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This is too dopee!
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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i wish j cole would blow up but this beat is kinda cool
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| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
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b****, am about blow up! wow.its tha ish roc nation
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2011 |
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'funny how money, chains and whips make me feel free'
lazy on the lyrics? that line says not |
| Posted on Sep 27, 2011 |
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