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J. Cole - Killers
Artist: J. Cole
Producer: J. Cole
Album: The Glorification of Gangster
Label: Roc Nation/Columbia
Murder doesn’t (obviously) only affect the victim, it affects the murderer too, in ways that are often profound, devastating and rarely discussed in hip-hop. In fact, other than Ghostface’s post-murder mental breakdown on Walk Around, I’m hard pressed to think of an example – or at least I was until J. Cole’s new release Killers surfaced today. Per usual Cole provides his own production work, stretching a guitar sample into a darkly banging cut that also interweaves Richard Pryor clips. It’s an impressive beat, but nowhere near as impressive as the Roc Nation representative’s narratively deep bars that delve into both the prelude and aftershocks of a murder. Think about it like hip-hop’s answer to Bohemian Rhapsody, only with less opera singing. While I think we would have all been happy if this was off Cole’s eagerly anticipated debut album, Killers is actually part of The Glorification of Gangster, a multimedia project by artist Alex Haldi examining the human fascination with crime that includes both an art installation and a mixtape of the same name. Dope idea, dope music.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on March 21, 2011
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Cole sounds a little sleepy to me, no? Maybe its the mood he purposely set over his own production, I'm not entirely sure. However, what I do know is that he is a beast when he has more energy behind him.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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Nice track from Cole. When I first heard it I wasn't that impressed but listening to again now I liked it more. The thing that ruins it the most would be the hook but the Richard Pryor skits in the background were dope. Good lyrics and production like a typical J. Cole song.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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J. Cole always goes in on anything he does. Lyrically, this is towards the top of his catalog. Deep song, and the idea behind it is pretty original too. Looking forward to the mixtape.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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Cole is really a great artist & this is a nice track. I was hoping for more with the hook but I really like the lyrics.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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J.Coles flow is underrated! Dudes got mad flow
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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My favorite thing about J Cole is he brings back the art of storytelling to Hip Hop. You could actually see the story his painting as the song goes on. I love the beat as well.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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Really got into this beat. Cole's rapid slick rhymes go well with it.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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Can't wait for cole world
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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J.Cole? dope lyricist.WORD
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Dope track J Cole always gives his best...3.5 stars
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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j cole always brings that fire
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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This was a really good track from Cole. The tone of the production and his reflective lyrics fit the theme of the song. The hook with Richard Prior lightened up the tone but it also added that creepy feel to it...like he is saying "its funny how life turned out for the worst".
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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J.Cole never fails to deliver. His opening verse was neat perfect.
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he doesnt sound tired to me... its a darker track than hes used to though. I really like this track if you can produce a monster beat to destroy yourself than you deserve 5 stars in my book.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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Cole does need to be a little careful on his downtempo style - less is more for me.
With talent to burn another good track though. |
| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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J. Cole's creative lyricism never ceases to amaze me, he's not afraid to approach certain criteria in the game; this is a classic in my book.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2011 |
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Dark is the word, the first verse is reminicent of Tupac powerful flow mad lyrics of a same old regurgitated subject made into perfection very deep and dark that actually finds extraordinary within a generic concept, amazing song and have no problem giving this a 4
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i say one the cole's best to date!!
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2011 |
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Dope track!
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2011 |
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2011 |
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Man, Cole destroyed this, this is the J.Cole I know right here...
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2011 |
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I don't know how anyone is rating this 3 stars or lower.
4.5 stars j. cole is the future. |
| Posted on Mar 22, 2011 |
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I like J. Cole because he raps with a purpose. Every track i've heard from him is filled with passion and you can relate to it. Very gifted artist and who says the south aint got no lyricist. You lookin at a lyrical master right now in J. Cole!
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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J.Cole is talented
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2011 |
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It so nice to hear real musicians.... This is a real life episode. Youngsters often take for granted the gift of life. This is story telling at its best. Hopefully this message will resonate all around America. Cole, flow, skill, and track is a complete package. I this he sounds a little weeded up. This is when the true feelings of a man comes out. Many props, MARK THAT A PLAYER.
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I got chills when he said "tremblin" great story teller...
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2011 |
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