Tag J Cole
The song “The Blacker the Berry” by Kendrick Lamar part of deep and rich musical lineage that explores various themes regarding racial identity inequality, discrimination and social injustice. This lineage consists of songs that connect through their powerful commentary on… Continue Reading →
“Intro” Hello and welcome to my music protest series on today’s episode I will be analyzing J. Cole’s hit song “Crooked Smile” and also the impact he has on his community. “They tell me I should fix my grill ’cause… Continue Reading →
Podcast Transcript: Hip Hop and Rap music are genres that represent and speak up for the black community. It’s a great way for artists to speak up for social justice issues. Many hip hop artists are widely… Continue Reading →
Here is my first audio of my podcast. Five things I like about my podcast: My narration is consistent; my tone throughout the podcast never changes which creates a steady flow. The information I provide is relevant to my subject;… Continue Reading →
J. Cole’s “Neighbors” sheds a blinding light on the social issues that harp on the backs of the black community, and that have for centuries. Primarily, this song focuses on the brutal injustices that the black community faces continuously: racial… Continue Reading →
J. Cole’s “Neighbors” is one song that certainly does not fall short when it comes to representing musical culture. As a Hip Hop artist, J. Cole effectively brings his message to life through a genre of music that originated and… Continue Reading →
The historical context of this song dates back to as early as black history in America, beginning with slavery, the abolition of slavery, to the Civil Rights movement, and present protests today, mainly the Black Lives Matter movement. Released… Continue Reading →
J. Cole’s “Neighbors” was released in 2016 on his fourth studio album “4 Your Eyez Only”. Upon release of this album in 2016, I felt obligated to immediately become enticed by this album since J. Cole is one of my… Continue Reading →
