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Inspired by the frenzied energy of Kendrick's "DAMN" tour, J. Cole set about cooking up a new LP, "KOD" ,while he was out on the road himself. Musically inspired by Soundcloud rap, the beats (mostly produced by Cole himself) combine the bass weight and skipping hats of trap with his favoured jazz samples. Lyrically, the album deals with America's enthusiasm to medicate, Cole's own battles with addiction as a means of escape and the ultimate goal of living free from fear and anxiety. As ever, Cole manages to explore complex themes without losing his voice, the smooth beats and technical flow keeping things accessible despite the subject matter. Alongside K. Dot and Childish Gambino, Cole is one of the most important voices in rap today, and his latest LP is another classic.  

TRACK LISTING

A1. Intro
A2. KOD
A3. Photograph
A4. The Cut Off (feat Kill Edward)
A5. ATM
A6. Motiv8
A7. Kevin's Heart
B1. BRACKETS
B2. Once An Addict (interlude)
B3. FRIENDS (feat Kill Edward)
B4. Window Pain (outro)
B5. 1985 (intro To The Fall Off)