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.
Lit Feat. Bas and KQuick
J. Cole Lyrics
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Or do you like drugs?
Ran into a night owl rollin' White Owls
Girl it's been awhile since I hit a White Owl
I'm with it though, she a centerfold
Big ol' blunt look like tentacles
Don't remember her in her clothes
I fucked her friend, damn they was close
Let's reunite, let's get em close
Hit 'em twice in a row, hit a flight, and I'm ghost
That's the last time I seen her though
She be gettin' too eager, ho
Stamp it like it's my visa
Cheefin' off of these berries
When the world gets heavy and it hurts to carry
I'm her Midnight Mercenary
Fiend
It's lit
Feel the buzz?
That's a half?
Shit it was
It's lit
Feel the buzz?
It's lit
Feel the buzz?
She take me to a place that I never would discover
Might never have another, so I had to fuck her
Reach into my pockets, damn I ain't got a rubber
See my nigga Ron, like L. Ron Hubbard, he be outta space
Say he got a case of straps at the back of the hotel cupboard
Room 508, check by the safe, she say "Boy you got it made
Do you got a cape?", I ain't with the games ma, do I gotta wait?
I'm quite impatient, intoxication got me feelin' like procreating
Girl I'm the baker, you surely caking
Stand back, catch my amazing graces
Photo finish and fornication
Photo finish and fornication
Fiend
It's lit
Feel the buzz?
That's a half?
Shit it was
It's lit
Feel the buzz?
It's lit
Feel the buzz?
Feel the buzz
Can you feel the buzz?
Feel the buzz
Do you believe in love?
What's your drug?
What's your drug?
Now comes the question of which intro do you use?
Do you use this intro or the other intro I was talkin' on?
But, then that let's people know I had more than one take
So maybe we should just not use this and use the other intro
So people would think I just took it straight through
Yea, let's do that
You'd be surprised how many truths you can hide in flows
I'm listenin' to this beat with my eyelids closed
Thoughts keep flashin' and I keep laughin'
I never thought that I would fuck Irish hoes
Maybe Asian bitches or Caucasian bitches
Remember when I got to New York I was lost
Because all I ever saw was Jamaican bitches
I ain't barely know what Jamrock was
Lil' country nigga God damn I was
To you niggas talkin' online until you make it this high
Then you could never understand this buzz, well
Maybe if you put yourself in the shoes
Of a nigga comin' straight out the South
No gold grill just a east coast feel
And a set of crooked teeth in his mouth
Make them hoes bounce, that can't get enough
Niggas say I made it I ain't make it enough
Man hang that nigga, you a real lame ass nigga
If you ain't got my tape in your truck
Cole, uhm world don't you forget that
I think I lost my mind round the same time I lost my six pack
But no sit-ups for me, long as my dick still get up for me
Long as a ho still give up for me
She usually charge but she get us for free
Woah, that's TMI, lil' something like TMZ
Scared of the days you'll be seeing me
'Cause my girl do not play, coach DNP
That's something for the hoop fans
Just copped her the coupe man
No drop top but a slot on the roof that can slide out
And get a little sun while you ride out
Ced on the beat let me vibe out
We was 15 with a ASR up in my house
Writin' rhymes out, momma made it happen
Could've been a lawyer but I made it rappin', he made it rappin'
Now at the shows he the main attraction
Another shot of Henny so I'm faded askin'
How long do this drug called fame be lastin' "It's lit, feel the buzz?"
Another shot of Henny so I'm faded askin'
How long do this drug called fame be lastin', that's deep
Feel the buzz?
It's lit
Feel the buzz?
Feel the buzz?
The lyrics to "Lit" by J. Cole and Dreamville explore the themes of love, drugs, and sexual encounters. The song is a combination of various verses from different artists, and each verse tells a different story. The first verse begins with the artist questioning whether they still believe in love or if they prefer drugs. The lyrics then describe a sexual encounter with a woman who strips in Europe. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's lit, feel the buzz," which can be interpreted as both a reference to being high on drugs and the excitement of a sexual encounter.
The second verse tells a story of the artist being taken to a new place by a woman and having unprotected sex with her. The verse also references a friend who has access to guns, adding a level of danger to the song. The third verse tells the story of J. Cole's rise to fame and how he still struggles with the pressure and the drug-like effects of fame. The verse mentions his girlfriend's disapproval of his lifestyle and how his fame has made him a main attraction at concerts.
Overall, "Lit" is an exploration of various themes related to drugs, sex, and fame. The song has a dark and moody feel, which is heightened by the repetitive chorus and the use of trap beats.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you still believe in love?
Asking if the listener still believes in love.
Or do you like drugs?
Asking if the listener prefers drugs instead of love.
Ran into a night owl rollin' White Owls
Ran into a woman smoking White Owls (cigars).
Girl it's been awhile since I hit a White Owl
It's been a while since he has smoked a White Owl cigar.
I'm with it though, she a centerfold
He's interested in smoking with her because she's attractive like a centerfold model.
Big ol' blunt look like tentacles
The cigar is large and looks like tentacles.
She strip in Europe, Interpol
She strips in Europe and might be wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).
Don't remember her in her clothes
He doesn't remember her with clothes on.
I fucked her friend, damn they was close
He had sex with her friend who was very close to her.
Let's reunite, let's get em close
He suggests they reunite and get close again.
Hit 'em twice in a row, hit a flight, and I'm ghost
He wants to have sex with them twice in a row, then catch a flight and leave.
That's the last time I seen her though
He hasn't seen her since then.
She be gettin' too eager, ho
She's too eager and he degrades her with the word 'ho'.
Stamp it like it's my visa
He is smoking heavily and using a rolling stamp like he's stamping his passport visa.
Cheefin' off of these berries
He's smoking off of a berry flavored cigar.
When the world gets heavy and it hurts to carry
He smokes when the world gets heavy and burdensome.
I'm her Midnight Mercenary
He is her hero who comes to rescue her at night.
Fiend
He is addicted to smoking and the lifestyle that comes with it.
It's lit
The situation is exciting and lively.
Feel the buzz?
Asking if the listener is feeling the high.
That's a half?
He is questioning if the amount of drugs they have is only half.
Shit it was
He confirms that it was only half.
She take me to a place that I never would discover
He is going to experience something new with this woman.
Might never have another, so I had to fuck her
He wants to have sex with her because he may never have a chance with someone like her again.
Reach into my pockets, damn I ain't got a rubber
He realizes he doesn't have a condom and might have unprotected sex.
See my nigga Ron, like L. Ron Hubbard, he be outta space
His friend Ron is high and spaced out like L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology.
Say he got a case of straps at the back of the hotel cupboard
Ron claims to have a case of guns hidden in the hotel room.
Room 508, check by the safe, she say "Boy you got it made
The woman tells him he is living the good life, and he should check by the safe in room 508.
Do you got a cape?", I ain't with the games ma, do I gotta wait?
He's not interested in joking around and asks if he has to wait to have sex with her.
I'm quite impatient, intoxication got me feelin' like procreating
He's impatient and wants to have sex now. He's also feeling the effects of being intoxicated and wants to have a baby.
Girl I'm the baker, you surely caking
He's the provider of the drugs, and she is making a lot of money from them.
Stand back, catch my amazing graces
He wants her to admire his impressive abilities and talents.
Photo finish and fornication
Taking a photo of them having sex.
It's lit
The situation is still exciting and lively.
Feel the buzz?
Asking if the listener is still feeling the high.
Feel the buzz?
Asking if the listener is feeling the high.
She usually charge but she get us for free
She normally charges for her services but gave it to them for free this time.
Woah, that's TMI, lil' something like TMZ
He is saying he gave too much information and compares it to TMZ, a celebrity gossip news source.
Scared of the days you'll be seeing me
He fears the day people will see him for who he really is.
'Cause my girl do not play, coach DNP
His girlfriend will not tolerate cheating and is like a coach who would not let him play.
That's something for the hoop fans
Referencing basketball fans who understand the reference to coach DNP.
Just copped her the coupe man
He bought her a coupe car.
No drop top but a slot on the roof that can slide out
The car does not have a convertible top, but it has a retractable sunroof.
And get a little sun while you ride out
They can enjoy the sun while driving with the top down.
Ced on the beat let me vibe out
Ced is the producer of the beat, and he is going to vibe out to it.
We was 15 with a ASR up in my house
He and Ced were 15 years old and making music using an ASR, a type of music workstation, in his house.
Writin' rhymes out, momma made it happen
He was writing music lyrics, and his mother made his dreams become a reality.
Could've been a lawyer but I made it rappin', he made it rappin'
He could have become a lawyer, but he chose to become a rapper. Ced also became successful as a producer.
Now at the shows he the main attraction
He's now the main attraction and performer at his shows.
Another shot of Henny so I'm faded askin'
He took another shot of Hennessy and is feeling intoxicated, asking how long his fame will last.
How long do this drug called fame be lastin' "It's lit, feel the buzz?"
He is questioning how long his fame will last, alluding to the high that he feels from performing and being famous.
That's deep
He is acknowledging the depth of the question he just asked.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABBAS HAMAD, ARDEN ALTINO, CEDRIC BROWN, JERMAINE L. COLE, JERRY DUPLESSIS, KALEB NATHAN ROLLINS, MIGUEL JONTEL PIMENTEL, PAUL PESCO, RONALD EUGENE GILMORE
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@LoneWolfFullAlbums
I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure J Cole is the greatest of all time.
@RCosenza20
Lone Wolf Full Albums You are definitely wrong but I don't blame you for saying that. He constantly puts you in that mode where you're like "Damn, he's THAT good??!"
@ApexSoundz
Lone Wolf Full Albums not even the greatest of 2015
@holyaura9317
Not the greatest but an all time great
@BrockTheTrainer
Lone Wolf Full Albums J cole is awesome but go listen to more music hahahaha
@holyaura9317
*****
Nas > Jay z
Cole > Kendrick
@chrismartin1805
You can tell how old a video is by the length of Cole's hair.
@chrismartin1805
+Chris Martin and Bas sounds just like Schoolboy
@wackeryzachary8063
+Chris Martin omm bruh when i first downloaded this song back in the summer of last year its said Lit by J.cole and i never knew who did the first verse and i always though it was Q😂 till i watched this vid
@titaniumrl5166
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