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J. Cole - Premeditated Murder
Artist: J. Cole
Producer: J. Cole
Album: Unreleased
Label: Roc Nation/Columbia
These days rappers take one of two approaches: either they deliberately flood the market, or take their time and make it seem like every new track is an event all on its own. J. Cole‘s taken the second approach as he’s risen through rap’s ranks, especially on Premeditated Murder, a self-produced solemn testimony to his pending greatness. Murder’s eye-opening lyrics, along with a slow drum pattern and Cole’s harmonizing on the chorus make this track eerie, yet poignant. On the mic Cole examines the difference between the old him and the new one: the old one who couldn’t afford anything off the McDonald’s Dollar Menu, and the new one who swears the songs made in his bedroom created some leg room for a new car. It’s this type of raw emotion and honesty that’ll create an even bigger fanbase than the rabid one the XXL Freshman already has, and make his currently untitled debut album (which Premeditated will presumably be on, though it has yet to be officially confirmed) even more anticipated by hip-hop heads than any other this year.
This song first appeared on the
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on July 26, 2010
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Since we all know that Dre's "Detox" album is never going to drop, the album I am the most excited for this year is J. Cole's debut. And you know why? Records like "Premeditated Murder." This is great stuff.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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J. Cole's debut will be great, yet it's sales may lack because the white tweens aren't as into him, but nothing will stop me from buying great music. J. Cole definitely is great music. Since Drake and Eminem is out of the way next up is Cole, T.I., and Kanye.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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I'm definitely excited for this guy's debut album to drop, can't wait. :)
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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I have not stopped listening to this since it came out. J. Cole is now my favorite rapper. He kills everything he is on. He absolutely slayed this shit, although I don't like the Drake punchline flow ("My crib got much rooms...Portabello").
"And even when its dark out, the sun is shining somewhere" thats some real stuff I absolutely cannot wait for this album. |
| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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i wasnt sold on the first verse, but the chorus did me in. after that, it was smooth sailing. def belongs on an album.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Great record from J. Cole, dude is becoming very constant and the more leaks I hear the more willing I am to buy the album. Dope lyricist and banging beats, Cole's album should be near flawless.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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The future right here
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Rappers are usually insecure about having good vocals in rap (it's not "cool", you know, maybe even "gay"), so even the fans can’t recognize singing when they hear it from a rapper... but that's exactly what J. Cole did here (without autotune *cough*Drake*cough*).
Production is amazingly beautiful, the composition denotes a real artist behind it, with musical ear. And all that comes from a guy who is rapping like the finest MCs ever, yet so genuine. |
| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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This is crazy! Reppin NC to the fullest!
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Excited for the album!
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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as always, impressive wit the punchlines. hope his debut is not as bad as drakes...
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 213 |
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Nice track...I like the production and J. Cole's lyrics are strong. 4/5
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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2010 = J.Cole
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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The track is hard as hell, but the verses are old. Off mixtapes, but this kid deserves Drake's shine.. For real.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Man J. Cole does it again this song has that Nas Feel to me, love it J. Cole do ya thing boi Ima B waiting for this album too...Cole World, Stay Classy Booth World.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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[Verse 1]
Am I changing right before your eyes? becoming someone you don’t recognize as if I was disguised, I’m on that sh!t as if I was the fly I’m touching skies, no puffin’ lie Man these songs that I made in my bedroom and sh!t gon’ finally give a n!gga leg room and a whip from a Civic to a Chevy musta died and went to heaven like a passenger on 9/11, please go find a reverend You see I promise that I’d never change but that was way before I made the dough and met the game say hello to Miss Thang, I forgot yo name, she yellow and even white women want a n!gga... Othello I’m ballin’ with nuggets, like fcuk it I’m Carmello now the crib got much room... portobello she drop it low and then she bust moves for the fellow I sit yo a$$ down like you was playin a cello See, you n!ggas hated and I levitated further knew I would kill the game, premeditated murder so if it comes down, may the best man win no sweat like a head band, n!gga Where I’m from, if you ever seen what I seen you know it can’t get no better for me no it can’t get no better for me where I’m from, if you ever seen what I seen you know it can’t get no better for me no it can’t get no better for me [Verse 2] Imma kill the game and invite witnesses no death penalty, I’m givin’ out life sentences like keep grindin boy, your life can change in one year and even when it’s dark out, the sun is shining somewhere Yeah, look here I pay dues my own worst enemy so fcuk it either way I can’t lose 808’s so my south n!ggas feel me light-skinned so the house n!ggas feel me she catch me creepin’ out your house she’ll kill me Is it worth it what’s under that blouse? My heart’ll turn pitch black and cold if I split with my girl If I could gift-wrap the globe, I would give you the world but, do you love me like you used to? Even though I ain’t that n!gga that you’re used to remember back when I was broke, you would fix me Do you prefer the broke me or the rich me? the broke me couldn’t buy you meals, not even a value meal and now I pay for everything, how you feel? mixed feelings cos now all the chicks feelin’ him you gotta adapt though never goin’ back Where I’m from, if you ever seen what I seen you know it can’t get no better for me no it can’t get no better for me where I’m from, if you ever seen what I seen you know it can’t get no better for me no it can’t get no better for me I can’t keep running away I can’t keep running away I swear I’m coming back today but if I’m wrong and I ain’t got what it takes then all them people that was counting on me boy won’t you climb down the mountain for me |
| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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J.Cole is a beast, his thoughts are so well expressed on every track, metaphors are crazy/ At first i wasnt really liking the slow tempo production, but its grown on me. This will get some serious play from me.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Ya know, J. Cole doesn't have too bad of a singing voice. In fact, I loved the chorus. And no auto-tune, unlike Drake.
His own production was slow and banging...that's why I now see him as Drake's superior, since Drake doesn't do his own productions: he lets Boi-1da and Noah "40" Shebib do it. 100% originality, with amazing metaphors. Now that's what I call "artist". J. Cole, along with K'Naan and Kid Cudi are the future of hip-hop. |
| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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I'm not the biggest fan of the production but as always JC's lyrics are on point.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Great verses + old school beat = Classic
I just love J.Cole's songs. After purchasing The come up and The warm up I'm so impatient to wait the release of his album. He's definitely a reason Jay-Z feel comfortable retin'. |
| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Cole keeps every song real, he is the next big thing and I can’t wait for his album.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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I'm relly feelin' the eerie-magical-appeal of thiz track... Cole'z versez are on-point... But I'm NOT a fan of the hook though... 3 - ***'z
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Just when you start to think that every rapper has turn mainstream or commercial...J. Cole drops another hit. Most anticipated album of the year...yeah I said it. With his talent it should be better than Good Ass Job! Sorry Ye...
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Oh hells yeah. As Brando alluded to in the intro, the real lyrical heads can't help but love this one.
"Even white women want a ni**er, Othello." Oh s**t! Dope Shakespeare references? Dude's on a different level. Play this all day. Who's the better emcee? Drake or Cole?
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Great track right here from the Roc Nation signee. If this is what we should expect from his debut album, we are in for a treat. Get em, Cole.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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It's a really good record for J. Cole. Im one of those hip-hop heads Brando is talking about. I can't lie, I like his upbeat hits like "Higher" and "Who Dat" better. But I dig it though definantly for the album.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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J. Cole is the fvcking shitt..cant wait for his debut im buying that shit the first day.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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J.Cole onto great things.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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@Nathan S.---Is that a real question? lol. J. Cole is way more lyrical and real than Drake. Don't get me wrong, I am a Drake fan too but J. Cole is just on another level on so many levels. J. Cole has joined my top 5 in the game with Lupe, Kanye, Cudi, and Wale. Still waiting on Mez to drop a studio CD too cuz he is next on my watch list
J. Cole does it again and continues to murder tracks with lyrics |
| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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What more can I say!!!! I too am in line for this Album! Congrads J. Cole! CONGRADS!
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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You gotta love a track with an intelligent Shakespeare reference! This is a straight banger, I love everything about it. This makes me anxious for that debut.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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Even before he had released any album material I planned on buying his album. This track is pretty good. Now what is he going to name the album.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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id take cole over drake ne day.....hes on my list 4 next cd 2 buy def. support this dude....this is solid....got my head bouncin....feeln this joint....good work son
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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Another lyrical banger but I still wanna hear some energy from a J. Cole record.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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I instantly knew this was Cole's own production. It's crazy how a rapper who hasn't even put out an album has signiture production. I give the produciton a 4/5.
I know Cole can sing better than that though. I felt it was off-key, and for a dude who was in chorus for years... he can do better. Verses were absolutely on point. |
| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 22, 2010 |
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'My heart’ll turn pitch black and cold if I split with my girl
If I could gift-wrap the globe, I'd give you the world' J.Cole blew me away, on my 4th listen, if his album is gonna be like this then Imma need a week to fully take its beauty in. Wow. |
| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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I love the verses, just not really feelin the hook
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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J. Cole is one of hip-hops rising stars, along with Drake, and B.O.B. I think we should all appreciate these artists for reshaping the look of hip-hop especially after all that soulja boy nonsense
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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This dude juss brings dopeness to the game!
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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I agree with "Audio_Adrenaline" about the fact that he produces his own music, wrtes, and sings. Not only CAN he do it, but he's good at it. This beat wasn't my favorite, but it quickly grew on me. His lyrics are always on point. I can't wait for his album to drop.
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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Feelin this track, definitely my highest anticipated album of the year like it is for Z, but it should be interesting.
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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Cole is that Dude..I cant front
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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The highlight of this track was surprisingly the hook imo. The rest, besides the intro and outro is kinda boring to me. Still a solid track though.
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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i hope he does better than what i expected of drake
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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Even white man want a *****
Genius Autotune=Go to HELL |
| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Cole is as nice as they come with the verses, his hook game gotta get stronger and it will with time. Beat was dope, he's talented on both sides. I like hearing him on harder shit though like "who dat"
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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