I have so much love for the music
that J.Cole makes, I view him as a talented artist whose thoughts conveyed through
rhyme are similar to my own at many times, and with word of mouth buzz I had
heard about this album I found it impossible to not check it out for myself.
Although with this album I was not impressed. I wish Cole took the less is more
approach instead of over saturating the album with 21 tracks with no quality
commercial hit. Power trip, Born Sinners most played song on the radio is
hardly a hit in my opinion and failed to grab the attention of many it seemed
to purchase the album. What bothers me most about J.Cole is that his topics are
very limited. You can tell that Cole like many men was a talented guy who was
played or not given play by many females and has that chip on the shoulder
attitude, always willing to remind those females what they missed out on. Its
frustrating because you know Cole could do better and I think he will do better
in due time. Villuminati, the albums intro track will most definitely get you
amped it carries a good vibe as he touches upon subjects many fear to discuss.
He fails to keep that level of excitement with every track after being girl
song after girl song. Another gem is “Let Nas Down” where Cole talks about his
idol Nas being surprisingly a fan of his music but disappointed with the songs
that’s received commercial acclaim. I think with Nas I share the same annoyance
regarding Cole. He’s so poetic and that’s showcased in songs such as “Grown
Simba”, Lost Ones, and the classic joint that made Jay-Z take interest “Lights
Please” that when he does songs like “The Workout “ or “Power Trip” you get as
frustrated as fans were when Eminem released “Relapse” because you know and
feel he knows he can do better.
The last gem would be the song taken from the albums title
“Born Sinner” where he gives the listener a purge of poetic expression. As I
get the vibe this is his last song on the album im left frustrated once again.
Born Sinner was the perfect way to end the album but he chooses not to for a
song that carries the same topic he holds on to throughout the entire
album…women and the relationships with them.
Cole definitely treated this album like a mixtape by
throwing to many songs on it that just don’t grab the listener’s attention. It
failed to out do his freshman project “Sideline Story” but without a shadow of
a doubt I believe he’ll be able to redeem himself.
Now
on to “Yeezus”…This has got to be one of the worst albums I have ever heard and
purchased. My 11.99 went down the drain and could have been used on something
more enjoyable. I find no song entertaining and Mr. West obviously could have
cared less in providing the entertainment. His superstar level status obviously
has him in the mindset that whatever he creates will be considered great
regardless if it isn’t. Kanye’s always been an artist who’s gone against the
grain but “Black Skinhead” & “New Slaves” which are his best songs out of
the 10-track album are mediocre at best. The title Yeezus did not coincide with
any of the song on the album and was just a title to spark controversy and
attention. His album overall is half assed and filled with a demonic and
unvibe-able tone but at the end of the day ill let you all be the judge
Alano
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