In hindsight, the track is a prelude of sorts for “1985” and “Middle Child,” both of which find Cole playing big brother to the SoundCloud rappers he allegedly attacked on “Everybody Dies.” 18. Cole shared a pair of promo singles with the masses: “False Prophets” and “Everybody Dies.” While the former grabbed headlines for its not-so-subliminal shots at Kanye, the latter was a warning shot to the entire rap game. In the week leading up to the release of his fourth studio album 4 Your Eyez Only, J. Centered around a topic that every twentysomething is familiar with-returning home after an extended period of time-listeners can’t help but sing along as Cole effortlessly delivers his verses with a catchy cadence. Cole’s skill as a storyteller, we have a habit of focusing strictly on heart-wrenching tracks such as “Lost Ones,” “Breakdown,” and “4 Your Eyez Only.” However, coming-of-age songs like “Wet Dreamz” and “‘03 Adolescence” are equally as good from a storytelling perspective, though neither is as catchy as “Home for the Holidays,” the most underrated song on Friday Night Lights. In hindsight, “Kenny Lofton” is essentially a prelude to “No Role Modelz,” as Cole raps about how people only care about black people if they’re successful athletes or rappers. Backed by a flip of The Manhattans’ ‘70s R&B hit “Hurt,” Cole gets contemplative and delivers social commentary, while still flexing lyrically, of course. Retrieved July 1, 2019.If his guest spot on 21 Savage’s “alot” reminded you that no one sounds better rapping over soulful beats than Cole, do yourself a favor and revisit “Kenny Lofton,” a cut from his 2013 EP Truly Yours 2. Cole Announces 'Revenge of the Dreamers III' Release Date". Cole's Dreamville 'Revenge' Documentary: Watch it Now". Cole & Dreamville Unveil Trailer For "Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 "".
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Recording sessions took place in Atlanta at Tree Sound Studios beginning January 6 through January 16, 2019. The poster read: Your presence and participation is requested for the recording sessions of the upcoming compilation album Revenge of The Dreamers III. On January 6, 2019, Dreamville announced the compilation album on social media by uploading a gold poster-like invitation.