On the album’s briefest track, J. Cole raps about the hours he’s spent working—or “punching the clock.” The intro samples NBA star Damian Lillard’s August 11, 2020, post-game interview after a 61-point game. Dame is known by the moniker “Dame Time,” a name he earned from hitting game-winners. The song title may be a nod to Lillard’s nickname and “point to the clock” celebration. The bookend of the song samples Lillard’s response to the media after hitting the walk-off three against Oklahoma in the 2019’s playoffs. The excerpt highlights the theme of the album, which Cole explained i… read more
On the album’s briefest track, J. Cole raps about the hours he’s spent working—or “punching the clock.” The intro samples NBA star Damian Lillard’s A… read more
On the album’s briefest track, J. Cole raps about the hours he’s spent working—or “punching the clock.” The intro samples NBA star Damian Lillard’s August 11, 2020, post-game interview a… read more
Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole posted songs on various internet forums at the age of 14 under the name "Blaza", but later switched to the name "Therapist". Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007 in which he also founded his record label Dreamville with label president Ibrahim Hamad. Intent on further… read more
Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Raised in Faye… read more
Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole posted songs on… read more