Listen.. bro we’re in a whole different category of lyricism nowadays but this song solidified Cole as a GOAT to me. He really used the criticism from Nas and came out the mud cleaner than Febreeeeeeze fam. Both of these gods (iykyk) gave respect and paid homage to themselves respectively and to HipHop. This is why I fw Cole. He ain’t just some consciousness holding backpack rapper, he’s a student of lyricism. And Nas has always been that. This is a complete cipher. Respect is an understatement
@@erictorres112 people use it around lately yes because we all have favorite and Nas in this case has nothing to do with favorite because he is simply the best at what he does and can Cole never be compared to Nas , simple
He’s talking about Nas not liking, ‘Work Out for me’ J. Cole’s first main single. He sacrificed his art for radio value. That’s what the whole song is about. J.Cole felt an arrray of emotions after hearing Nas saying he hates that shit, said he the one yo why he make that shit?? Crazy
Listen.. the way this whole thing happened was insane. The fact that Cole took months to respond to what he heard, insane. The fact that he came at it THIS WAY?.. legendary. The way Nas came back and gave props to Cole bc he made this?… maaaaan how Df can HipHop be dead with things like this happening?
Yeah, J. Cole and Nas are similar. Both great lyricists who also sold lot of records and were at the top of the rap game for many years. J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar are like this generation’s Nas.
the fact j cole also used such a jazz beat like nas would. nas dad was a jazz musician so he was inspired a lot with jazz. so its a sick beat on sick cadence and lowkey poetic
I fw what you just did. You went back years for sumn this vital. Goes to show it’s not the when in a timely sense, it’s the when in an impactful sense. Right now, the game needs to hear this for numerous reasons..
And another thing. Even if u like Cole better than Nas, nothing bad about it. Cole is a GOAT. If u say Future or Gunna is better than Nas, than we gonna have a problem 😂😂😂
You gotta give Nas’ music a deeper dive. You say you don’t live his music but I bet you haven’t heard enough. Listen to the Ilmatic, It was Written and Stillmatic albums and I guarantee you’ll become a fan
Cole is nice. Hes been getting better. Difference between him and Nas is hes not as literally or conceptually dense or creative but Cole aint no slouch tho
And for ur info. Cole let Nas down cause of the single "Work Out" which is a pretty primitive track, specially for Cole standards, just to sell records cause its easy and dumbed down like 99% of the Mainstream shit. Nas, unlike Jay-Z, is pretty anti-mainstream and drops singles that are artistically and personally important and not there to just get a dollar. Its about musical integrity and that Cole single wasnt that...
Facts Nas didn’t feel WorkOut bc he thought Cole was the one to change the wave. When Cole heard that he took a while making this. Respect for that. Instead of taking a shot, he took the criticism. And Nas came right back with nun but respect. This entire situation (not the song) was meant to happen.
Nas purple What goes around Shootouts Small world Watch Dem Life we chose My way Gotta Luv it Trust Where's the love Breathe Mastermind The message Take it in blood Nas has too many good songs. I could make this list of standouts over again and have all different songs for days.
Rememeber at that time cole was called "the savior of hip hop" cause rap was becoming more radio. Cole dropping work out had people shocked (even tho its because of radio restrictions)
Homeboy says bro more than a drunk frat boy. Respect for trying to educate yourself on the craft we call hip hop while trying to put others on. Those that don’t know about Nas better call somebody and ask. View + like. #StayUp
Appreciate the feedback King. But, appreciate the video. RIP Grand Daddy I.U a hip hop Legend n Happy 20th year Anniversary to Nas God's Son album👍👍🌹🌹🙏🙏
I think when ppl say j cole isn’t on Nas level you’re missing the point. It’s not that lyrically j cole isn’t close to Nas level.. but as far as catalog there is no comparison bro. Nas catalog is far greater than Cole’s that’s what ppl mean when they say cole isn’t on his level. When it comes to catalog Cole isn’t on Nas level & that’s jus the truth. Even Cole would probably say that.
I think the disconnect was most people were connecting Kendrick more with Nas and not Cole. Which I can see but if you know the parallels you can see moreso how the Nas and Cole comparisons can fit. Even though I will still say Kendrick is the Nas of his generation, Drake is the Jay and Cole is harder to place. Cause the old companion or line was whos the best Emcee. Jigga, Biggie or Nas.
J Cole is from Fayetteville. Nas even mentions it in the Let Nas Down Remix. J Cole is an amazing lyricist and imo is in the same class as Nas. Nas is better to me but its not a big difference. Guys like Kendrick and Cole are in that top class of lyricism. Freddie Gibbs, Pusha T, Ab Soul, Russ, Benny, Ransom, Rome Streetz, Conway, etc.... great lyricists. They pay homage to mc's like Jay-Z, Black Thought, Kool G Rap, Common, Royce, etc....
You need a different capture card or something. It's nauseating watching your reaction while it's glitching the f out in 3 fps. It's at the point where you might as well just release the audio of your video and not the visuals, anytime you move it's like I'm seeing my old Gameboys fps.
j cole is not close to nas ...nas has many classic albums and so many classic hip hop songs... j cole doesnt have a classic album 2014 was close to a classic but no....but cole still nice...
J Cole is a mediocre rapper…He’s not someone worthy of being compared to Nas. Nas is a nice humble dude so he tends to embrace other rappers but I doubt Nas really listens to J Cole like that.
He’s not mediocre. They shouldn’t be compared either, but that’s not because “nah nah nah they on whole different levels” but they just shouldn’t. It’s almost disrespectful.
Lowkey Cole went ham in his second verse. He really explained a lot of his struggle and tryna come up. But when Nas came in he laid it to rest. It’s hard to come after a mf that’s really hitting in a sense where a message is felt and Nas never had a problem with wrapping up some shyt..
This song was a moment!! Very underrated moment in HipHop. The song was epic
It’s wild bc most haven’t even heard it.. I still bump this bro
Nas discography is truly elite.
Listen.. bro we’re in a whole different category of lyricism nowadays but this song solidified Cole as a GOAT to me. He really used the criticism from Nas and came out the mud cleaner than Febreeeeeeze fam. Both of these gods (iykyk) gave respect and paid homage to themselves respectively and to HipHop. This is why I fw Cole. He ain’t just some consciousness holding backpack rapper, he’s a student of lyricism. And Nas has always been that. This is a complete cipher. Respect is an understatement
@@NWA_Awolcole is no goat stop twisting your likeness for cole , solidify him to be goat no
@@juliusangel2774 i feel like the word GOAT gets tossed around easily nowadays but i will say Cole is elite at what he does which is rap
@@erictorres112 people use it around lately yes because we all have favorite and Nas in this case has nothing to do with favorite because he is simply the best at what he does and can Cole never be compared to Nas , simple
Best ever
He’s talking about Nas not liking, ‘Work Out for me’ J. Cole’s first main single. He sacrificed his art for radio value. That’s what the whole song is about. J.Cole felt an arrray of emotions after hearing Nas saying he hates that shit, said he the one yo why he make that shit?? Crazy
Listen.. the way this whole thing happened was insane. The fact that Cole took months to respond to what he heard, insane. The fact that he came at it THIS WAY?.. legendary. The way Nas came back and gave props to Cole bc he made this?… maaaaan how Df can HipHop be dead with things like this happening?
Would've loved to see Nas reaction to Coles first Version man
Rappers learned how to rap from Nas - Take it in blood, check that shit out.
Take it in Blood is tough!
I would never compare the 2. Cole is my favorite but Nas is the OG.
U are right...Cole is to the 2010s what Nas was to the 90s...both are elite rappers. Next up please do Nas - I Gave You Power 🔥🔥🔥
Yeah, J. Cole and Nas are similar. Both great lyricists who also sold lot of records and were at the top of the rap game for many years. J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar are like this generation’s Nas.
Nobody sleeping on JC he's a top notch lyricist. Definitely the next after NAS💯
Ppl used to until 2019 where he just snapped on every feature.
the fact j cole also used such a jazz beat like nas would. nas dad was a jazz musician so he was inspired a lot with jazz. so its a sick beat on sick cadence and lowkey poetic
this shit was classic
You definitely sparked my brain❤ love the reaction!
You could tell he love Nas! He sounds just like him! I love that they are cool with each other😇
I fw what you just did. You went back years for sumn this vital. Goes to show it’s not the when in a timely sense, it’s the when in an impactful sense. Right now, the game needs to hear this for numerous reasons..
And another thing. Even if u like Cole better than Nas, nothing bad about it. Cole is a GOAT. If u say Future or Gunna is better than Nas, than we gonna have a problem 😂😂😂
Yeaaa brooooo can't front J cole is one of the modern day Goat...when you listen him you can't help think about Nas
Nas is the king and J cole is the prince, i love the both
You gotta give Nas’ music a deeper dive. You say you don’t live his music but I bet you haven’t heard enough. Listen to the Ilmatic, It was Written and Stillmatic albums and I guarantee you’ll become a fan
Cole is nice. Hes been getting better. Difference between him and Nas is hes not as literally or conceptually dense or creative but Cole aint no slouch tho
You ever heard “Dreams” (the song he mentions on “Power Trip”)?
Nas I gave you power
Nas the GOAT
J. Cole or Kendrick is this generation’s Nas
And for ur info. Cole let Nas down cause of the single "Work Out" which is a pretty primitive track, specially for Cole standards, just to sell records cause its easy and dumbed down like 99% of the Mainstream shit. Nas, unlike Jay-Z, is pretty anti-mainstream and drops singles that are artistically and personally important and not there to just get a dollar. Its about musical integrity and that Cole single wasnt that...
Facts Nas didn’t feel WorkOut bc he thought Cole was the one to change the wave. When Cole heard that he took a while making this. Respect for that. Instead of taking a shot, he took the criticism. And Nas came right back with nun but respect. This entire situation (not the song) was meant to happen.
“Work Out” was still fire though!
This guy didn’t know what the song was about
Please listen to "Illmatic" Nas first album. He's different I'm telling you.
Nas
purple
What goes around
Shootouts
Small world
Watch Dem
Life we chose
My way
Gotta Luv it
Trust
Where's the love
Breathe
Mastermind
The message
Take it in blood
Nas has too many good songs. I could make this list of standouts over again and have all different songs for days.
Respect for putting purple at the top. Favorite nas song
Nas is the king of hip hop
J cole is the prince of hip hop
Rememeber at that time cole was called "the savior of hip hop" cause rap was becoming more radio. Cole dropping work out had people shocked (even tho its because of radio restrictions)
Cole is more like Common sense. Kendrick is more like Nas as far as bars go
Homeboy says bro more than a drunk frat boy. Respect for trying to educate yourself on the craft we call hip hop while trying to put others on. Those that don’t know about Nas better call somebody and ask. View + like. #StayUp
Appreciate the feedback King. But, appreciate the video. RIP Grand Daddy I.U a hip hop Legend n Happy 20th year Anniversary to Nas God's Son album👍👍🌹🌹🙏🙏
Nas take it in blood
I think when ppl say j cole isn’t on Nas level you’re missing the point. It’s not that lyrically j cole isn’t close to Nas level.. but as far as catalog there is no comparison bro. Nas catalog is far greater than Cole’s that’s what ppl mean when they say cole isn’t on his level. When it comes to catalog Cole isn’t on Nas level & that’s jus the truth. Even Cole would probably say that.
I think the disconnect was most people were connecting Kendrick more with Nas and not Cole. Which I can see but if you know the parallels you can see moreso how the Nas and Cole comparisons can fit. Even though I will still say Kendrick is the Nas of his generation, Drake is the Jay and Cole is harder to place. Cause the old companion or line was whos the best Emcee. Jigga, Biggie or Nas.
Crazy though. Coles career has closer parallels to Nas but Kendricks music is probably is closer. That's probably the disconnect.
No offense youngins but J Cole is not in the same lwague.
Royce Da 5’9 -Tabernakle and do the video
J Cole is from Fayetteville. Nas even mentions it in the Let Nas Down Remix. J Cole is an amazing lyricist and imo is in the same class as Nas. Nas is better to me but its not a big difference. Guys like Kendrick and Cole are in that top class of lyricism. Freddie Gibbs, Pusha T, Ab Soul, Russ, Benny, Ransom, Rome Streetz, Conway, etc.... great lyricists. They pay homage to mc's like Jay-Z, Black Thought, Kool G Rap, Common, Royce, etc....
Where y'all at?- nas
You need a different capture card or something. It's nauseating watching your reaction while it's glitching the f out in 3 fps. It's at the point where you might as well just release the audio of your video and not the visuals, anytime you move it's like I'm seeing my old Gameboys fps.
You too focus on the fans…each fanbase has Stans, especially Nas Stan’s, they crazy! Just do your reaction bro
J Cole nice Nas nice, but not in his flow/bar prime. Nas catalog and jcole catalog is like comparing LeBron to Jason tatum....
Cole fan here… 🙋🏽♂️ Nas emptied the clippers on Jcole y’al stop it lol
j cole is not close to nas ...nas has many classic albums and so many classic hip hop songs... j cole doesnt have a classic album 2014 was close to a classic but no....but cole still nice...
2014 is a classic and 4yeo and off season are better than those. And he has both Friday night lights and the warm up which are classics
Two of my favoirites. They style mesh so well. Nastrodamos giving the game to Cole 👍 it's a Cole world.
I'm a 90's baby but I think J.Cole out ranks Nas. J.Cole is the closest thing to 2Pac and 2Pac is my all time favorite
J cole is better than nas
J Cole is a mediocre rapper…He’s not someone worthy of being compared to Nas. Nas is a nice humble dude so he tends to embrace other rappers but I doubt Nas really listens to J Cole like that.
He’s not mediocre. They shouldn’t be compared either, but that’s not because “nah nah nah they on whole different levels” but they just shouldn’t. It’s almost disrespectful.
Wrong , nas compare cole to biggie
If anybody can compare a any rapper to biggie that's nas
Nas showed there's levels to THIS!!!!!! Murked J COLE
Lowkey Cole went ham in his second verse. He really explained a lot of his struggle and tryna come up. But when Nas came in he laid it to rest. It’s hard to come after a mf that’s really hitting in a sense where a message is felt and Nas never had a problem with wrapping up some shyt..
What is you on about?
TF?
Wrong , nas compare cole to biggie
If anybody can compare a any rapper to biggie that's nas
Jcole his far stop saying shir son, cole is never close to Nas get that
Yeah you smoking dust. He’s above nas on my list of rappers
y’all on some coffee grounds, there shouldn’t be any comparing them, they from the same vein and this “who better” shit is just dramatic