Drastically changing from the mood of “Fire Squad,” we see the arch of the album changing as Cole’s career starts to take off. The song is named after St. Tropez, France. While the verses could be about another relationship, St. Tropez has been used as a metaphor for fame and fortune in hip hop more than once. During Cole’s "2014 Forest Hills Drive" Tour, he had been breaking down the song. The album credits state that Rose “TS” Desandies, a member of Cole’s touring band, performed the background vocals in this song. "St. Tropez" samples Mobb Deep’s "Give Up… read more
Drastically changing from the mood of “Fire Squad,” we see the arch of the album changing as Cole’s career starts to take off. The song is named afte… read more
Drastically changing from the mood of “Fire Squad,” we see the arch of the album changing as Cole’s career starts to take off. The song is named after St. Tropez, France. While the verse… 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