J. Cole has unveiled the rapper who’s currently dominating his playlist, and it might just catch you off guard.
- Instead of nodding to the usual legends, J. Cole is captivated by a unique voice in hip-hop.
- The rapper Killah Priest has unexpectedly become a major inspiration for J. Cole.
- J. Cole recently dove deep into Killah Priest’s music during his Trunk Sale Tour.
- The Dreamville artist is so impressed, he’s playing one of Killah Priest’s songs on repeat.
J. Cole, in a recent interview, disclosed his current musical obsession outside his own tracks—and it’s a bit surprising. Instead of the iconic JAY-Z or Nas, J. Cole’s been jamming to Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Killah Priest. This revelation came during a conversation with the YouTube channel Lost In Vegas.
Killah Priest isn’t a household name for everyone. Yet, after catching his song “Nasa Case,” J. Cole was captivated. It wasn’t just a casual listen; the track pulled him in, leaving him in awe of the Brooklyn rapper’s lyrical prowess.
J. Cole hadn’t explored much of Killah Priest’s work before, except for “B.I.B.L.E.” But when he stumbled upon “Nasa Case,” he was hooked. He mentioned, “It’s a style I don’t usually gravitate to. It’s prose, almost like a book, telling a tale that’s hard to follow but intriguing enough to listen to nine times in a row.”
The dense storytelling style of “Nasa Case” made J. Cole ponder deeply. With each play, he unraveled more of its narrative, growing more impressed with the complex and mysterious lyrics. He found himself questioning if Priest might know truths from another world!
Beyond being just a casual listener, the song reshaped J. Cole’s perspective on his playlist. It’s one of the few tracks outside his own album that he’s playing regularly. He’s genuinely amazed by Killah Priest’s creative genius.
As J. Cole reminisced about his musical inspirations, he mentioned Canibus and Royce Da 5’9”. These artists influenced him as a teen, molding his appreciation for deeply lyrical music.
J. Cole’s latest musical muse might be unexpected, but it shines a light on his appreciation for intricate storytelling in hip-hop.
