Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007 in which he also founded his record label Dreamville with label president Ibrahim Hamad. Intent on further pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he went on to release two additional mixtapes The Warm Up in 2009 and Friday Night Lights in 2010, after signing to Jay Z's Roc Nation imprint in 2009.
Cole released his debut studio album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, on September 27, 2011, which included the lead single "Work out". It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, and was soon certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In June 18, 2013, Cole released his second studio album Born Sinner. Born Sinner sold 297,000 copies in its first week of release, and peaked at number one in it's third week of release. The album received mostly positive reviews from critics. On September 15, 2020, Born Sinner was certified double platinum. The album was supported by the lead single Power Trip with R&B artist Miguel, which was released on February 14.
On December 9, 2014, Cole, released his third studio album "2014 Forest Hills Drive". It was also the first album in 25 years at that time that went 3 times platinum with absolutely no features. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 353,000 copies in its first week and was certified platinum on March 31, 2015. The latter earned him his first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album. The album was later accompanied by two documentaries "J. Cole: Road to Homecoming" in the period of December 16, 2015 – January 9, 2016 & "Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming" on January 9, 2016.
On 9 December, 2016, Cole released his fourth studio album "4 Your Eyez Only". The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 492,000 album-equivalent units, of which 363,000 were pure album sales, becoming Cole's fourth number one album. On January 12, 2017, the album was certified gold and certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 7, 2017.
On April 20, 2018 Cole released his 5th studio album "KOD", after he revealed the album name two days after and held a couple listening sessions. The album featured his new alter ego kiLL edward under which he released the single "Tidal Wave (just a little reference)" on April 18th, 2018, 2 days before releasing KOD. The album was recieved with positive reviews from critics and debuted atop the US Billboard 200, selling 397,000 album-equivalent units in its first week (174,000 coming from pure sales), earning Cole his fifth consecutive number-one album in the country. The album broke several streaming records at the time of the release. On December 5, 2018 the album was certified platinum.
Cole released a 2 song EP called "Lewis Street" on July 22, 2020, which included the single "The Climb Back", which would later be featured on his 6th studio album. On May 7, 2021, Cole released the lead single "Interlude" one week before releasing his 6th studio album. Cole's 6th studio album "The Off-Season" was released on May 14, 2021. The album sold 282,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and would earn Cole his sixth consecutive number-one album in the country. 4 of the 12 songs debuted on the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the song "My Life" featuring 21 Savage & Morray peaking at number 2.
Self-taught on piano, Cole also acts as a producer alongside his hip hop career, producing singles for artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson, as well as handling the majority of the production in his own projects. He has also developed other ventures, including Dreamville Records, as well as non-profit organization the Dreamville Foundation. In January 2015, Cole decided to house single mothers rent-free in his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Ain't That Some Shit
J. Cole Lyrics
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Motherfucker try
Say I can't come to the hood, true lie
See I would but I'm out in Dubai
When I get back I'mma roll through that
Snatch yo bitch give yo niggas dap
The hood gon' ballistic
That nigga walk like Obama man
Shake yo momma's hand and kissed it
This pimp shit, pimp shit
Cole hard, you limp dick
My flow hard no wimp shit
Put in that work no temp shit
Yo bitch wearin' that lipstick
Gave this dick a french kiss
That nigga so whack when the bitch came back
He kissed her hoping that it get him sick, ha
Ain't that some shit
Well paid for this rap and shit
Ville made it to the map and shit
Niggas move cane like Kappa shit
Can't map this shit
From no bed springs on my mattresses
To fuckin' these bad little actresses
I'm bad as shit
I got that work
Say what? My flow
Say what? My bitches
Say what? You Cole
Say what? I said
Say what?
Ain't that some shit
Well paid for this rap and shit
Say what?
Ain't that some shit
Well paid for this rap and shit
Say what?
Ain't that some shit
Well paid for this rap and shit
Say what?
Ain't that some shit
Bitch
Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
Bounce (bounce)
Flow, flow, flow, flow
Flow tight put a nigga in a headlock
Fuck hoes out of wedlock
Nigga bed rock
Red hot, so they got red dots
Pullin' that trigger nigga better be a head shot
Money long like dread locks shit
If you send shots then you bet not miss
For a couple G's, send a couple G's
Fuck copping please, Matlock shit (testify)
I gotta testify
Came through humble so it's best if I
Explain the noise shit, rockin' jewels shit
Got the full clip, cock and pull
Stop the bullshit watch the flow
How you gon' stop the unstoppable
Keep bitches on they toes no Dr. Scholls
It's the Roc bitch, rock and roll
I got that work
Say what? My flow
Say what? My bitches
Say what? You Cole
Say what? I said
Say what?
Ain't that some shit
Well paid for this rap and shit
Say what?
Ain't that some shit
Well paid for this rap and shit
Say what?
Ain't that some shit
Well paid for this rap and shit
Say what?
Ain't that some shit
Bitch
Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
Bounce (bounce)
My nigga Syience killed this motherfucka
In J. Cole's song "Ain't That Some Shit," the rapper talks about his success and his experience in the music industry. He opens the song by lying to someone who has told him he can't come to the hood. He explains that he would come back but is currently in Dubai. When he returns, he plans to visit the hood, take someone's girlfriend and give his friends dap. J. Cole talks about his success in the rap game and how he made it to the map. He then goes on to talk about his pimp and hustling game, mentioning how he works hard without taking any shortcuts. He ends the song by boasting about his flow and his bitches, and how he is getting paid for his rap.
The lyrics of "Ain't That Some Shit" reflect J. Cole's early days in the music industry, when he was still trying to establish himself as a rapper. It shows his confidence in his craft and his determination to succeed despite any obstacles he might face. He also touches on the theme of haters and how people try to keep him from succeeding. J. Cole also brags about his success, making it clear that he is well-paid for what he does.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay I lied
I lied about not being able to come to the hood.
Motherfucker try
Someone challenged me.
Say I can't come to the hood, true lie
People claimed I couldn't come to the hood, which was false.
See I would but I'm out in Dubai
I would go to the hood, but I'm currently out of the country.
When I get back I'mma roll through that
As soon as I return, I will go through the hood.
Snatch yo bitch give yo niggas dap
I will take your girlfriend and give the guys a dap.
The hood gon' ballistic
The hood will go crazy when I come through.
Cole was here and you missed it
I was in the hood and you missed seeing me.
That nigga walk like Obama man
My walk is like that of Obama's.
Shake yo momma's hand and kissed it
I shook your mother's hand and kissed it.
This pimp shit, pimp shit
I am doing pimp shit.
Cole hard, you limp dick
I'm hard and you're limp.
My flow hard no wimp shit
My flow is strong, not weak.
Put in that work no temp shit
I worked hard, not just temporarily.
Yo bitch wearin' that lipstick
Your girlfriend is wearing lipstick.
Gave this dick a french kiss
I kissed my own genitals.
That nigga so whack when the bitch came back he kissed her hoping that it get him sick, ha
The other person is so bad that even when the girl comes back to him sick, he still kisses her hoping to also get sick.
Ain't that some shit
Isn't that something.
Well paid for this rap and shit
I am making a lot of money from rapping.
Ville made it to the map and shit
My hometown became a popular location.
Niggas move cane like Kappa shit
People in the hood sell drugs like members of Kappa fraternity.
Can't map this shit
You can't find this on a map.
From no bed springs on my mattresses
I didn't have any bed springs on my mattresses.
To fuckin' these bad little actresses
Now I am having sex with attractive actresses.
I'm bad as shit
I am really good at what I do.
I got that work
I am working hard.
Say what? My flow
My rap flow is strong.
Say what? My bitches
My girls are attractive.
Say what? You Cole
You are J. Cole.
Say what? I said
I am telling you again.
Ain't that some shit
Isn't that something.
Bitch
Female dog or a regular insult towards women.
Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce Bounce (bounce)
Moving or jumping to the rhythm of the beat.
Flow, flow, flow, flow Flow tight put a nigga in a headlock
My rap flow is tight enough to put others in a headlock.
Fuck hoes out of wedlock Nigga bed rock
I have sex with women outside of marriage and I'm great in bed.
Red hot, so they got red dots
I'm the hottest, and people want to mark me.
Pullin' that trigger nigga better be a head shot
If you're going to pull the trigger, make sure it kills me with one shot.
Money long like dread locks shit
I have a lot of money.
If you send shots then you bet not miss
If someone tries to shoot at me, they better not miss.
For a couple G's, send a couple G's
If you give me some money, I will return some of it.
Fuck copping please, Matlock shit (testify)
Don't worry about court, I can handle it.
I gotta testify
I have to speak the truth.
Came through humble so it's best if I
I came through modestly, so it's best if I stay that way.
Explain the noise shit, rockin' jewels shit
I need to explain my jewelry and why it's making noise.
Got the full clip, cock and pull
I have a full gun clip, and I cock and pull the trigger.
Stop the bullshit watch the flow
Let's stop the nonsense and focus on my rap flow.
How you gon' stop the unstoppable
How can you stop something that can't be stopped?
Keep bitches on they toes no Dr. Scholls
I keep women on their toes, making them stay alert and attentive.
It's the Roc bitch, rock and roll
It's the Roc nation and it's rocking and rolling.
My nigga Syience killed this motherfucka
My friend Syience did an amazing job producing the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERMAINE L. COLE, REGINALD D. PERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@manishs_
The fact this is an interlude on the album should show everyone how much of a GOAT Cole is
@stikvidsyt1369
This aged beautifully
@truth7017
This whole album was under rated. If it came after 2014 it woulda been better regarded. He was preaching but not everybody recognized his greatness yet.
@cadelaperre5600
1:14 His best flow ever
@TheRelentlessKnight
+Cade LaPerre not really
@commonsense8045
one of them
@zp7741
TBH
@zp7741
TBH
@01TacocaT10
Kinda sounds like a jid flow
@amaridrane9886
When this is your first time listening to this song and you realize you've been missing out...