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.
The Jackie
J. Cole Lyrics
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You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (ayy, ayy)
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (ayy, ayy)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me (on me)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me (on me)
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (yeah)
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (on me)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me
I'm on the way, send me the addy
I'm on the Jackie
Five on the belt, ten on the jacket
You gotta have me
It's been a day, I don't wanna wait no more
Why the fuck are we waitin'? I don't wanna wait no more
I know a couple niggas had you
I ain't trippin', they ain't fuckin' with me
Know niggas on your block aggie
But them niggas don't mean nothin' to me
Hopped out, double parked, all them niggas watchin'
Copped a rubber from the akh
Hit your crib and got it poppin', eeh
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (ayy, ayy)
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (ayy, ayy)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me (on me)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me (on me)
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (yeah)
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (on me)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me (on me)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me
I know she 'bout it, it ain't mine but you fuck and I doubt it
She saw me, that's why her nigga re-routed
I'm a rich nigga, no, I ain't clouted
Lovable, I'ma youngin', I'm bossed up
That's the difference, don't let it get crossed out
I was seventeen comin' through Porsche'd up
Now it's Bentley truck, AMG, more stuff
She a dime, so her DM be crowded
And she fuckin' Lil' Tjay, he stylish
Ain't gon' say that lil' bitch ain't got mileage
But we ain't childish, it ain't no challenge like, yeah
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me
I'm lettin' you know, I gotta stay down on the road
I'm lettin' you know, she gotta lock down while I'm gone
We don't do average shit, I got a magic stick, can't you see?
Whole lot of lavish shit, used to not havin' shit, no, no, no
Slide in that bitch with my Gucci's on, just tryna stay out the way
Money get made when I sleep, I don't do nothin' for free
I had some Dior slippers, I don't know what I did with 'em
Bret Hart when I'm sharpshootin'
I applied for them M's and you know I got 'em
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (ayy, ayy)
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (ayy, ayy)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me (on me)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me (on me)
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (yeah)
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me (on me)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me (on me)
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me
Ayy, ayy
The opening lyrics of J. Cole and Bas's song The Jackie, featured in their 2019 compilation album Revenge of the Dreamers III, sets the tone for the rest of the track. The use of the phrase "You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me" is a direct challenge to anyone who might underestimate the artists' success, as they flaunt their expensive and luxurious lifestyle. The repetition of this phrase and the following line "She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me" could be interpreted as a display of power and confidence in relationships.
The verses that follow speak of J. Cole and Bas's success with lines like "Five on the belt, ten on the jacket" and "I'm a rich nigga, no, I ain't clouted." There is also a hint of competition and jealousy in the lyrics, for example, "Know niggas on your block aggie / But them niggas don't mean nothin' to me." The use of slang throughout the song adds to its authenticity and rawness, as well as reflecting the rappers' cultural background.
In the chorus, the lyrics "You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me" and "She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me" are repeated, emphasizing the theme of luxury and success as well as hinting at sexual undertones. The ending of the song brings a sense of closure and triumph, with lyrics like "I applied for them M's and you know I got 'em" and "She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me."
Overall, The Jackie is a confident and unapologetic celebration of success and wealth, delivered with J. Cole and Bas's signature ferocity and lyricism.
Line by Line Meaning
You see the drop top, bitch, stop playin' with me
Stop acting like you don't want to ride with me in my flashy car
She said she wanna let the waves splash down on me (on me)
She wants to have fun on the beach with me
I'm on the way, send me the addy
I'm on my way, give me your address
I'm on the Jackie
I'm on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in New York
Five on the belt, ten on the jacket
I'm wearing an expensive outfit
You gotta have me
You need me in your life
It's been a day, I don't wanna wait no more
I don't want to waste any more time
I know a couple niggas had you
I know some other guys have been with you
I ain't trippin', they ain't fuckin' with me
I'm not worried, they can't compete with me
Know niggas on your block aggie
I know guys in your neighborhood are jealous
But them niggas don't mean nothin' to me
They don't matter to me
Hopped out, double parked, all them niggas watchin'
I got out of my car and all the guys were staring at me
Copped a rubber from the akh
I bought a condom from a friend
Hit your crib and got it poppin', eeh
I went to your place and we had sex
I know she 'bout it, it ain't mine but you fuck and I doubt it
She's into you, but I doubt she's really yours
She saw me, that's why her nigga re-routed
Her boyfriend changed his plans because he knows I'm around
I'm a rich nigga, no, I ain't clouted
I'm wealthy, but humble
Whole lot of lavish shit, used to not havin' shit, no, no, no
I have a lot of expensive things now, but I come from nothing
Slide in that bitch with my Gucci's on, just tryna stay out the way
I'm trying to stay low-key and not draw attention to myself
Money get made when I sleep, I don't do nothin' for free
I make money even when I'm not working, I don't work for free
I had some Dior slippers, I don't know what I did with 'em
I had some expensive slippers, but I lost them
Bret Hart when I'm sharpshootin'
I'm accurate and deadly like wrestler Bret Hart's sharpshooter move
I applied for them M's and you know I got 'em
I applied for a lot of money and I got it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abbas Hamad, Jermaine Cole, Tione Jayden Merritt, Tyler Mathew Carl Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Omma
Tjay and J. Cole went crazy
Nicole James
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Anthony Michael
BAS too tf
KI /\/ G
Give credit to bas fool
DarkSun
@Badass RayRay you see da drop top bitch stop playing with me!
Badass RayRay
Bitch stop playing with me !!!!!!
Ayanda Sikithi
Im happy for Cole not boxing himself to making a certain type of sound , he's really diversified himself last 2 years
enrique castillo
Yea cant wait to show this to my sqwuad! :P
Nelson Milton
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