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Samples used from The Bottom Feeders by Darren Korb to give it that loop in the background which accompinied by another sample from one of Ab-soul’s inspiration Jay Z from his song “Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)”.

Great work to put two songs together from different genres and making one hot hip-hop banger.

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The lyrics are using war as a metaphor for the breaking point in a relationship. The weapons used in this seemingly one-sided war of words are fueled by anger and mistrust

The track was co-written by Sonny Moore Skrillex.

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On January 28th 2014, Cole announced in a tweet that he would be dropping a mixtape for the fans, an unexpected project from the Dreamville team, probably loose tracks.

He also received the original Roc-A-Fella chain from Jay Z at the Madison Square Garden.

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As you all know, Cole does most of the producing on his tracks and that kinda gives him the liberty to stay in his comfort zone, which can be seen as a good thing or a bad thing.

On this beat he went with the guitar sample in the background which sets the tone for the whole songs, giving that jazz vibe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIfU839DaBs

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The beat starts off with a harmonizing piano sample that is looped throughout the song, and is accompanied by the kick and drum to give that hip-hop feel. Your typical J.Cole type of beat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA5dsFgDJpE

Watch how Syience made this beat, plus a tip for the upcoming producers from Cole himself.

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Never forget where you came from and always remembers those that helped you through whatever it might have been that you were going through, be it road to success or surviving through the trails and tribulations.

In this life there will always be temptation and it may seem alluring but always think of where you started, and how you worked from the ground up.

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The wounds serve as the tribulations we encounter in life but as time goes by they will eventually heal and get better, but they will leave a scar as a reminder to yourself, to what you have been through, and you can learn from your mistakes in the future.

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Peep the original lyrics here

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As a father you would expect him to lead by example and set the standards high so his children can follow suit.And in this situation he could be personifying the rap fans or the rappers themselves to be his sons.

By “capturing the sun” he is not only accomplishing his dreams but he is also doing the impossible, something that no-one else is trying to do.

He says he lives for greatness but I say he lives for perfection.

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Despite Tim Krul’s efforts, he could not keep Sunderland’s second goal at bay. He parried the into Johnson’s path for an easy tap-in.

Adam’s form has improved very much this year and could he be sending a message to Roy Hodgson?

Could have scored a second as well but he was just off target.

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