J. Cole Shares Intimate, Politically-Driven Single "Snow On Tha Bluff"

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J. Cole surfaced on Tuesday (June 16) with a surprise single "Snow On Tha Bluff."

Many artists have been inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the globe. What began as a response to the death of George Floyd has turned into a revolutionary movement that has ignited political and social change through the United States, and this is just the inception of what's expected to be unprecedented reform of American law. During the recent protests, J. Cole could be seen marching alongside thousands of others who were standing solidarity against systematic racism and police brutality, and it looks as if he's been inspired by recent events because he just shared a surprise single titled "Snow On Tha Bluff."

The song borrows its title from the 2011 reality-drama documentary-style film of the same name. In true J. Cole fashion, he spins lyrical tales of empowerment and change in a way that seems as if he's giving listeners a peek into the diary of his innermost thoughts. Stream "Snow on Tha Bluff" by J. Cole and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

N*ggas be thinking I'm deep
Intelligent, fooled by my college degree
My IQ is average
There's a young lady out there she's smarter than me
I scroll through her timeline in these wild times
And I started to read
She mad at these crackers, she mad at these capitalists
Mad at these murder police
She mad at my n*ggas, she mad at our ignorance
She wear her heart on her sleeve


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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