it's WEIRD how most of us will never acknowledge each other's existence, for example, if YOU'RE reading this, this is probably the 1st and last time you'll see THIS ruclips.net/video/a1VfycbMoSw/видео.html
J Cole has provided me a lot of motivation in life which in turn gave me the drive to succeed. Right now I'm In Law school studying for my exams hoping one day I can make Coles dreams come true, as he provided for me, of being more than a kid in the streets trapped by society. Cant Knock The Hustle
I swear Cole's verses on here are some of his greatest ever. The wordplay is insane. The messages resonates with me unlike not too many others. And his flow/delivery were on point. Shit is so underrated.
Regardless of what the majority of his material is like, I feel that Cole really thrives on these mellow, jazzy, darker, thought provoking beats and songs. Evidence? Premeditated Murder, 2Face, Cold Blood, Knock Tha Hustle, Grown Simba, Before I'm Gone (That 2nd Verse Flames), Trouble, 03 Adolescence, Forbidden Fruit etc. This just seems to be where Cole eats the most imo.
***** That's another good one 🔥 what about hold it down? Also fits into the mellow, jazzy, darker, thought provoking beats and songs KvngOC was speaking on.
+AGbaby235 he probably won't. He doesn't go above and beyond to be high on the charts. Not saying he's not mainstream, but he's not as mainstream as Drake, Meek, Future, or even Kendrick. The grammy's are more about reputation than good music, and j Cole doesn't have the rep like the others do (which I love)
Alec Kruger I agree with what you said but Grammy is also rigged if you haven't noticed it already. So, real artists like J. Cole who make music that have substance will rarely or better yet never get one.
That's lies. That boy sold out the ducking garden.. 2 nights in a row!! I love his music but people need to stop saying he's underrated or under-appreciated. He's a fucking bonafide superstar. Plain and simple. He dropped 2014 FHD with no promo and went platinum. He ain't under anything. Stop it plz.
Cole's second verse was piff, him and cozz really compliment each other on the track. Not to mention that play on words, connecting it all, in the weight watchers scheme when he mentions the fat lady, eight figures, cake stacking, slim chances and knowing the stakes (steaks) in his first verse. This entire song was fuego from start to the 5 minute mark
"to never try is the ultimate fail, love is wanting more for someone than they want for themselves, deep, I guess I love a lot, because the more I do my thing, the more I feel the guilt and shame that my brother's not" officially my favorite cole lyric.
It's not boring just different feeling for a different mood, kids just listen to Waka, Tyga, Keef....aka "Turn Up Music" nobody like piano, horn, or jazz sounds anymore...just trap music to bump in the car...IMO
That’s the problem with small minds like yours… all about getting revenge. Who cares about people who doubted your potential? The real will grind and not stunt on any1 or put haters down… they just keep dominating from 1 thing to another. That hatin mentality is lame as hell, grown *** man still worried bout a few words some1 told you ages ago. Get a grip… and if u think I’m hatin too wake up
I know these brothas ain’t from NYC but this is definitely NYC hip-hop and I always felt that this song showcases what NYC hip-hop should’ve turned into instead of the music coming outta there today. Edit: Same thing for Westside, Conway, and Benny, they from upstate but they music sounds like it’s straight from the heart of NYC.
Still banging this like its a new release. Timeless collab, they both absolutely murdered it. So much respect for Cozz but damn man Cole is on another planet to anybody.
I'm 49 yrs old, yeah 1 of them dudes that call 90's Hip Hop the golden era! I love emcees like Cozz, J. Cole, Kendrick, Joey Bada$$, Mac Miller, Domo Genesis, etc.. They keep that 90's sound alive!!
Edwin Castillo- I CANNOT WAIT!!! I BEEN WAITING 2 LONG YRS AND IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING 2016 BEEN A GOOD YEAR MUSICALLY!!! definitely copping the 1st day it come out.
Reggie Crosby isn't it crazy? Lol normally rappers artists in general take at least 2 years to make an album and it's like we don't even notice but when cole doesn't drop an album for 2 years it feels like an eternity
Cozz went hard but... bruh when Cole starts a verse with a dope ass line like "Death to the imposters label me the king my dreams could win Oscars " just naaahhh 😂😂 I would be sweating like damn FAM why you gotta man handle me on my own track
I consider this a rap classic.
It's old school slow steady preach style
REAL TALK MY G
That black n white, the beat, the flow, the lyrics.. totally agree my guy!
🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥
This song been on repeat for way too long
J cole's hair ain't even way to long
+Arturo Aguilar 😂😂😂😂
My girl complaining that my dick is way too long
COLE AND KENDRICK COLLAB mobile.twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/646875960248107008?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Stephen White I hope that's real
Lowkey this song is slept on . One of j cole best verses
Hes telling the whole truth
You aint lyin
We here bro, wide awake. This shit bumpin' 'round the whole globe, believe that! 1!
This song been slept on for way too long!
TheFvckinGod. one of cozz’s best songs.*
"to never try is the ultimate fail,
love is wanting more someone, than they want for themselves"
Cole literally just explained what love is
This song keeps me going through hard times..
@@martinwanjohi1034check out Eyedea the dive part2 or big L how will I make it , same type of music yo keep your head up
Yes u can❤
Its wrong though starting then quitting is the ultimate fail.
And he said 'deep'
Everyone is talking about Cole's verse, but Cozz went so fucking hard damn
Cozz's joint was 🔥🔥.
+themixeddude shut up roblox boy
+I'm a savage shut up before I put the Mac in ya mouth and make you called me daddy nigga
+Dominik Jordan Gay
+Dominik Jordan boy you gay 😂 && ik you ain't got no guns white boy 👀
To never try is the ultimate fail
Love is wanting more for somebody else than they want for themselves
- J Cole
even he said deep after that line cox he knew how deeo it was....
That lyric made me cry no homo no bs no lie deeper than the Grand Canyon
deep
Damn Best Line 4 Sho. Had me Stuck. I Guess I Love Alot. DEEP.
it's WEIRD how most of us will never acknowledge each other's existence, for example, if YOU'RE reading this, this is probably the 1st and last time you'll see THIS ruclips.net/video/a1VfycbMoSw/видео.html
The transition of Cozz to Cole is flawless
Like bro
Wow this comment is golden
Cozz reminds me of Nas. I like this dude.
Dude, you just got the Word. Perfect !
This arguably J Cole’s best verse ever.
Without question!
One of em i can 1000% agree on that
It’s his best verse ever. I’m 30 been listening to Cole since I was 18 lol
03 Adolescence imo
Not his best verse ever, but very good.
"to never try is the ultimate fail, but love is wanting more for someone than they want for themselves..." damn...
Ninesix I wrote down this quote when I first heard it. So sick
same my dude same.
Some deep lines...cole never fails that hit me wen i 1st heard this too
Richard Vela that's soo deep ...what will i do without cole in this wolrd though
Richard Vela GOAT
Cozz been an underrated rapper
FOR WAY TO LONG
not a minute more
One of the greatest hip-hop songs ever made! Period.
very true
No doubt
@@atibamillette2428 x,d,xd
How old are you?
@@mauricewalker872 Why does that matter?
2025 and we still rocking this classic 👌💯
"jealousy's holding enemies hostage, eventually the penalty will come and haunt ya" don't sleep on Cozz verses 🔥🔥🔥
@@Logan-sk7ld cozz killed that mfn chorus
It makes sense to me✌
Exactly
J Cole has provided me a lot of motivation in life which in turn gave me the drive to succeed. Right now I'm In Law school studying for my exams hoping one day I can make Coles dreams come true, as he provided for me, of being more than a kid in the streets trapped by society. Cant Knock The Hustle
salute to u bro
do the right thing.
Don't know u but I feel the connection bro .. Hope u finish law school and become who and what u wish for ✊🏿
Good luck in law school . ☝
How you doin bro? Keep pushing
I swear Cole's verses on here are some of his greatest ever. The wordplay is insane. The messages resonates with me unlike not too many others. And his flow/delivery were on point. Shit is so underrated.
I thought the same thing
Facts mad lines hit 🔥🔥
Facts🔥
What about Cozz? But of course, Cole killed it
Cole verse in this will never not be one of the best verses ever. Not just favorite Cole verses but favorite rap verses of all time
My nigga this shit so 90's this feel so good
Chris Bright its that soulful shit my brother
Riiiigght
this the shit I miss in hip hop💯💯💯
the shit is hard bro
Chris Bright this goes in
I feel like I've met Cole thats how real he spits
stg bro
that's right my dude, truth
Cole da day1
deadset though, would be crazy to meet the man and thank him for his knowledge
They dont know me they only know Co.. ole
Regardless of what the majority of his material is like, I feel that Cole really thrives on these mellow, jazzy, darker, thought provoking beats and songs. Evidence? Premeditated Murder, 2Face, Cold Blood, Knock Tha Hustle, Grown Simba, Before I'm Gone (That 2nd Verse Flames), Trouble, 03 Adolescence, Forbidden Fruit etc. This just seems to be where Cole eats the most imo.
He goes in on Dollar and a Dream III too
Agreed
caged bird
***** That's another good one 🔥 what about hold it down? Also fits into the mellow, jazzy, darker, thought provoking beats and songs KvngOC was speaking on.
I Get Up
This song is emotional to all men... We've been in the struggle man for way to long
overall this track is true hip hop
I been waiting for cole to get a grammy for way too long
He definitely deserves one. When is he gonna get one for real?
+AGbaby235 he probably won't. He doesn't go above and beyond to be high on the charts. Not saying he's not mainstream, but he's not as mainstream as Drake, Meek, Future, or even Kendrick. The grammy's are more about reputation than good music, and j Cole doesn't have the rep like the others do (which I love)
+Alec Kruger true
Alec Kruger I agree with what you said but Grammy is also rigged if you haven't noticed it already. So, real artists like J. Cole who make music that have substance will rarely or better yet never get one.
Same
jcole is underapreciated and he is honestly the best rapper out here in my opinion
Its a Fact not opinion bro 💯
True
+jerryy coco Cole right behind King Kendrick
That's lies. That boy sold out the ducking garden.. 2 nights in a row!! I love his music but people need to stop saying he's underrated or under-appreciated. He's a fucking bonafide superstar. Plain and simple. He dropped 2014 FHD with no promo and went platinum. He ain't under anything. Stop it plz.
+Cory Daniels still under appreciated 😂
man this will forever be legendary
THE REAL IS BACK
Real talk..
Yup
Flow bananas here, peel this back.
And what you'll find is, a picture that's vivid enough to cure blindness
Carolina's, finest. You knew that already, in terms of the greatest I proved that already.
real hip hop will never die
alforzoo I'm keeping it alive check out the shit on my page
Big fax
this right here is a certified classic.
Agree!
whos bumping this classic in 2024
💯🫡
🫡
I've been quite 4 way 2 long
Me
🔥
“Love is wanting more for someone than they want for themselves” that bar always hits deep
'But love is wanting more for someone than they want for themselves' - J Cole.. Straight Wisdom..
LPerks26 Just got that tatted on my ribs
Deep.. I guess I love a lot. Because the more I do my thang, I feel the guilt and shame that my brothers not
@@eleven-jd5pr💥💥💣
So so real
Cole's verse goes WAY TOO HARD.. Been waiting for this video WAY TOO LONG!
lol I got you, yes way too long
😭😭
Sick ass song
There's a hunger, honesty, and energy to this song unlike many in modern rap history.
man this song is so beautiful am playing it out lout for the hole village to hear, much love from Africa
LOL
I'm crying.
L
Much love from Africa
W
This song introduced me to Cozz.. wow am I glad I heard it, dude has passion and sweet flow!
niknatural I feel the same way. 🔥🔥
Facts
Just seen him live today never heard of him before he opened for dom k and he's tight!!!!!!!
@@jfreddie1763 bruuuh listen to Effected, the whole album is fcking great!
Same!
why does cole always got the coolest dudes in the comments. they are all supportive thsts pretty fuckin tight
Real Recognize Real 💯💯🙌
fr💯
fr💯
everybody got them token haters, but Cole too raw for that bs
That's actually really true TBH.
The hunger in their voices is on another level! 🙏🏻
Cole's second verse was piff, him and cozz really compliment each other on the track. Not to mention that play on words, connecting it all, in the weight watchers scheme when he mentions the fat lady, eight figures, cake stacking, slim chances and knowing the stakes (steaks) in his first verse. This entire song was fuego from start to the 5 minute mark
Wow didn't even peep all that 😳
jimmieweathers expect to make over eight figures/(Over ate figures)
Moataz Al-Shafei
Fuck you
🔥🔥🔥🔥
jimmieweathers wasn't even on to him making a vid for this thanks homie
"but love is wanting more for someone than they want for themselves" that shit is deep. just let it sink in
Ryan Smith woah
Ryan Smith goosebumps
It's not really that big for me, mainly because it's been said numerous times.
gives me chills when i hear that line ..soooo sooo deep
Can u pls break it down and explain it
That 90s vibe. 👌🏾👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Instant classic. Nothing but goosebumps.
I can’t even feel my face and my arm hairs dancing too
💯💯💯💯
"to never try is the ultimate fail, love is wanting more for someone than they want for themselves, deep, I guess I love a lot, because the more I do my thing, the more I feel the guilt and shame that my brother's not"
officially my favorite cole lyric.
Officially one of the fav bars by any rapper mayn 🙌
2015 Cole: Arms too skinny to hug the block.
2019 Cole: Huggin the block Huggin the block all day.
made this connection as soon as i heard sacrifices hahaha
🤣
@@jamescarter4836 I noticed as soon as I heard it too
Omg
he got bigger so he can hug it now lol
Cole Just shake his head like "Bruhh I'm about to kill this shit"
😂😂😂
Hahaha 😂😂😂 went in smoothly lyricism in there
“Love is wanting more for someone than they want for themselves” Still the Hardest bar I’ve heard
I aint heard no shit this dope in WAY TOO LONG
Deaaron Wims: ikr instead j. cole
Smooth
How can ppl say real music is boring, s/o to cozz and cole for a soulful meaningful song
truu true,
bruh listen to Lexx Nova for dope shit like this
kingofhaiti123 this the generation of bangerz....if it dont bang the kids say its wack
It's not boring just different feeling for a different mood, kids just listen to Waka, Tyga, Keef....aka "Turn Up Music" nobody like piano, horn, or jazz sounds anymore...just trap music to bump in the car...IMO
Fuck what ppl say as long as you like it bro
kingofhaiti123 they want to just club and party and waste their lives, real music is meaningful and can be used and is realistic,THE REAL IS BACK
Can we have a Knock Tha Hustle part 2? They need to keep going with these.
Melvin Taylor II I swear 👏👏
Baido cooper with omen, Ari, and lute
Melvin Taylor II I got pt2 on my page
Baido cooper pt2 on my page
nah they murdered this bro let it RIP lol
This verse alone solidified Cole as one of the goats
This song puts me in just those moods to grind and stunt and anyone who didn’t see my potential💯
I listen to this song almost everyday to get the money
💯💯🏁
@@damykalreleford7236 keep grinding my g💯
That’s the problem with small minds like yours… all about getting revenge. Who cares about people who doubted your potential? The real will grind and not stunt on any1 or put haters down… they just keep dominating from 1 thing to another. That hatin mentality is lame as hell, grown *** man still worried bout a few words some1 told you ages ago. Get a grip… and if u think I’m hatin too wake up
Str8 up
I love how cozz raps about everything a struggling person can relate to but Cole comes in with a story anybody could.
This eras dead presidents.
Yo this the type of song that kept me going through hard times 💯
literally bro
thats a fuckin fact bro
Generational BANGER
It feels like the 90s hiphop
Word
More like 80s
@@millenniummind5593 fuck years bro just listen it
@@howlzzz6439 😂😂timeless
@@howlzzz6439 Facts
Why when Cole's voice breaks at the end always gets me in my feelings. You can tell that verse meant something big to him.
I play this song almost all the time because of it's message and wordplay
Agreed. It's my classic "grind no matter what" song...gets me amped up every time.
WE STILL HERE 💣💯💯
I been repeating this song for way too long,,,
Yessssssd
Can't help it, it's just way too strong...
The fire in my headphones is just way to strong
Cozz and Cole go Way to strong
I was waiting for this video for way to long..
Even if Cole wasn't on it I'd still love it, that beat? the hook? #fire
+Garth Andrews yeah I don't get why it isn't on the album. I think it's the best out of all four
Fr3shTiger this is a remix of one of Cozz's songs..cole just hopped on
This is nothing but art & poetry,love.
I just had to come back to this track … it been playing in my head today
One of the best rap records ever made.
Came for Cole, Stayed for Cozz.
Great rapper cant wait to see him blowing up.
Cozz and cole need to collab more, this goes harddddddd
We should collab, I would go so hard 👌🏾🙌🏾
+Virgil McCrary reply of the year!
Pure dopeness.
+Ciera B thats what I been saying..
they got down on that beat
After 7 years we still come here and appreciate the classic song❤
True
I know these brothas ain’t from NYC but this is definitely NYC hip-hop and I always felt that this song showcases what NYC hip-hop should’ve turned into instead of the music coming outta there today.
Edit: Same thing for Westside, Conway, and Benny, they from upstate but they music sounds like it’s straight from the heart of NYC.
Definitely, other than Joey Bada$$ and his crew, NY rap ain't like this no more
@@calebn4719 Fr man
Cosign. It's crazy that a southern cat like Cole has a more authentic NY sound than most NY rappers.
@@calebn4719 Flatbush Zombies too
Hell yeah I think they did it for New York they are in New York too
I’m 39 so I nostalgia from this sound
8 yrs in n this song is still getting me thru a good or bad day
I spin this shit at least 4-5 times a day 💣💣💥
💯
No 🧢
One of the best j Cole features
the beat is too hard!!!
To never try is the ultimate fail, but love is wanting more for someone than than they want for themselves
Deep...
Real
+ColeWorld andFreshHeirs I guess I love I lot...
knock that hustle still inspiring 2019
Still inspiring 2020✔
Mark Victor Onyekachukwu This Corona Boris Can’t Knock my hustle
Still inspiring 2021
Still inspiring 2050
Still inspiring 2100
That's the definition of a ALL-TIME CLASSIC.
One of Cole’s most slept on verses!
Still banging this like its a new release. Timeless collab, they both absolutely murdered it. So much respect for Cozz but damn man Cole is on another planet to anybody.
Exactly 🤷🏽♂️
@@dubbah2605 reminds me of absoul and kendrick collab turn it up
Can't it be songs like these that reach billion views..
Cole spit one of his best verses of his career on this shit, real shit. I don't think he'd topped Premeditated Murder but man...this might be the one
he always spits flames listen harder bro real talk
I know
the second of that verse was historic
I feel.u
fuck yea
Relection is magic
This song captures the ambition, anger, and loneliness of a young black male in America.
+Maestro Drew honestly...
How the hell am I just hearing this dope ass track?
ive been listening to this song for way too long
This song pumped me up when I got laid off and was going to job interviews. Killed it and I’m representing in my new job now! Cole World! 👊🏼
That’s wassup bro currently going thru the same situation but I know we gonna be back on top soon , they can’t knock the hustle
I'm 49 yrs old, yeah 1 of them dudes that call 90's Hip Hop the golden era! I love emcees like Cozz, J. Cole, Kendrick, Joey Bada$$, Mac Miller, Domo Genesis, etc.. They keep that 90's sound alive!!
People like you prove all oldheads aren't bad. Keeping being you, brotha
You a legend bruh and same, I respect the og goats like Andre 3k and Mos Def but we can also admire the new golden emcees u mentioned 🐐
rip mac miller🙏🏻
R.I.P Mac !!!
Hell yea. At least we know some dudes recognize that hip hop ain't dead, just changed lanes.
Been waitin on a new cole album for way too long.
Reggie Crosby - I was waiting for someone to make this joke 😂
Reggie Crosby Dec 9 New Album From Cole
Edwin Castillo- I CANNOT WAIT!!! I BEEN WAITING 2 LONG YRS AND IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING 2016 BEEN A GOOD YEAR MUSICALLY!!! definitely copping the 1st day it come out.
Reggie Crosby isn't it crazy? Lol normally rappers artists in general take at least 2 years to make an album and it's like we don't even notice but when cole doesn't drop an album for 2 years it feels like an eternity
Botzplays i agree.
Hands down one of J. Cole's best verses.
This track was murdered. Thr lyrics flowed with the beat. Its so cozzy!!!
i wish this extended version was on the album. daaamn
Yeah they got ride of Cozz's second verse which was really good
i know, makes me sad, i might be wrong but i swear the beat doesn't cut off for j.coles verse either which i think is a great touch
huh? it IS on the album. last track of the album
***** they dont have cozz's second verse
Fr3shTiger
ohhh mb
"To never try is the ultimate fail but love is wanting more for someone then they want for themselves" Damn.
Cole poured his soul out on this one.... Wow. Real rap.
real hip hop.
J cole makes me feel the same way pac did bk in the day. Peace brother. ❤
"To never try is the ultimate fail"
That’s deep. Failure scares most of us away
You can literally feel the pain and hunger in their voices.
J.cole's verse here will forever remain top 5
"I search for heaven as I see him getting lost in this hell"
ill Will Beatz what are u talking about
Brando Diaz thats in coles second verse
Brando Diaz bruh
Gohan -KP- what
My favorite fucking verse bro like God damn
Cozz went hard but... bruh when Cole starts a verse with a dope ass line like "Death to the imposters label me the king my dreams could win Oscars " just naaahhh 😂😂 I would be sweating like damn FAM why you gotta man handle me on my own track
exactly😂😂💯🔥
He does it worse when he's on a track with Bas😂😂😂😭 my nigga just made bail? night job? raped both of them tracks 😂😂😭
😂😂 right
lmaooooooooooooo.
+Anthony Collins also Lit
Can't knock ma hustle it's way too strong ‼️
not sure if that was a trumpet or saxophone but it spoke to my soul
Saxophone, I believe, Sir! 🎷🎧🎤
It’s a sax most definitely but I’m 2 years late
Haha two yrs late too but yeah that's a sexy ass sax
Pius Mapheto 😂
this song means so much to me
Can't wait for Revenge of the Dreamers 2!!
Garth Andrews Dreamville Mixtape
revenge of the dreamers is a mixtape dawg by dreamville
Garth Andrews Revenge of the dreamers is my song it takes me back to friday night lights
ColeWorld andFreshHeirs felt the same exact way man
MuffinKurry I forgot all about that song, I was so mad and replayed that a million times until I just gave up.
one of best cole verses
I really see a Cole in Cozz , young and hungry , and I need to check him out more