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J. Cole “The Off-Season” [Album Review]
Artist: J. Cole Album: “The Off-Season” Released: May 14, 2021 This album is a lyrical exercise. He lets his raps be the main instrument. He knows how to pace and deliver his vocals. A 12 track album, clocking in at just under 40 minutes, “The Off-Season” is an impressive body of work for such a nonchalant, throwaway title. applying.pressure–J. Cole comes to set the record straight. He goes on a tangent at the end about how he did it his way and in a way no one ever did before. punchin’.the.clock–an example of how his rap vocals “punch” the track. The rap element of hip-hop is front in center on…
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MUSIC: “Serotonin” by girl in red
This track right here!!! This track has been one of my JAMS of the year so far!! Artist: girl in read Song: Serotonin Released: March 3, 2021 Video: via Youtube Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1q2Zb0v5ZGxKDktEz7wSPb?autoplay=true Lyrics: I’m running low on serotoninChemical imbalance got me twisting thingsStabilize with medicineThere’s no depth to these feelingsDig deep, can’t hideFrom the corners of my mindI’m terrified of what’s inside I getIntrusive thoughts like cutting my hands offLike jumping in front of a busLike how do I make this stopWhen it feels like my therapist hates mePlease don’t let me go crazyPut me in a field with daisiesMight not work but I’ll take a maybeOh, been breaking dailyBut…