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J. Cole - 4 Your Eyez Only [OUT NOW]

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  1. AgentDB7
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    Dec 9, 2016
    Sonically they are slightly similar but Cole has themes that weren't really on TPAB
     
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  2. IZZO
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    Dec 9, 2016
    watch Cole make a video for Folding Clothes like he did for Wet Dreamz :lmaooo:

    what song would u guys like a video for
     
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  3. vin1794
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    Dec 9, 2016
    "Real n----s don't die" on immortal makes a ton more sense tying in with the title track.
     
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  4. Simon023
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    Nah don't think so.
     
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    So quick question what are we to expect from Cole on ovo radio Saturday?
     
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  7. AgentDB7
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    Out if the video isn't of dogs folding clothes
     
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    I hope not but that khaled verse has me paranoid haha
     
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  9. Mike Tyson
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    Dec 9, 2016
    That's why I said a similar version.

    But Cole isn't breaking any ground with this at all, hard to argue that.
     
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  10. Simon023
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    He wouldn't have made this album if he was having thoughts imo.
     
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  11. Kold
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    This is TPAB influenced. But it's a little different. More modern take than full dive into jazz and funk. Mixed with some 90's rap/r&b influence.
     
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  12. Deadpool
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    Dec 9, 2016
    lol hes not on it
     
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  13. AgentDB7
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    True not ground breaking just making the argument that this album is pretty distinct from TPAB
     
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    Dec 9, 2016
    I'd be surprised if this sold as well as FHD, first week might be better off the hype, but this is not something that will likely have big commercial success
     
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    Dec 9, 2016
    It's gonna be a couple of kittens playing with the loose yarn from a shirt, which ends up being Cole's shirt that he's getting ready to fold for his girl at the end of the video
     
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    Ari Lennox killed background vocals on change btw.
     
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    Wow visionary
     
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    Content wise maybe, but T R A P S O U L is also distinct from Take Care :kobe:
     
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    i can hear some subtle chance the rapper influence in this i love it
     
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    Dec 9, 2016
    The story starts with the protagonist feeling hopeless, ready to die. He's from the hood in the Ville (as explored in Immortal) and meets his future wife in the club in a situation that starts off very familiar (Deja Vu). The protagonist is still suffering from depression, feeling like his time is slowly running out (Ville Mentality)...but the girl he met in Deja Vu is now giving him the strength to get better (She's Mine pt1) and make a positive change from within & for his community (Change). He tries integrating in society with the white folk but they still stereotype him the same despite his best efforts (Neighbours). At this point he's said f--- it and moves back to his old neighbourhood, but this time trying his hardest to the right things for his loved ones even though thats not how he's wired (Folding Clothes). Our protagonist is now happier with a purpose, further highlighted by the birth of his daughter (She's Mine pt2). We reach our tear jerking finale as despite making a positive change in his life and trying to break racial barriers, our protagonist still doesn't feel safe in society potentially due to black on black violence/ police brutality. He proceeds to asking Cole to tell his story to his daughter (4 Your Eyez Only).

    Congrats Cole, you did an incredible job. (Of course there are similarities with Cole's real life and I'm not sure if each song was written with strict limits )

    PS: It's 6.30am where I am so i might just be chatting s---. :')
     
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