Who Dat
J. Cole
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Who dat, who dat? Who dat, who dat? Who dat, who dat? Hey, who dat, who dat? That nigga you been waitin' for I mean the shit was all bad just a week ago Rappers was bullshitting, f*ck it I ain't hating though 'Cause now a nigga hot enough to f*ck with one of Satan' hoes And she can't tell the difference, I been through hell conditions Wishing for air conditioning, feeling God was never listening Now I'm on television, and did I fail to mention? Your bitch is tired of missionary, boy you failed the mission Speaking of positions just witness how I elevate it Real niggas celebrate it, finger f*ck whoever hate it My life accelerated, but had to wait my turn Then I redecorated, that mean my tables turned Life live, might as well, only way to learn Is try and fail, clientele the only way to earn So if you're selling crack, or if you're selling rap Make sure it's mean so them fiends keep on coming back Who dat, who dat? Bitch I got that flame Who dat, who dat? Bitch I got that flame Who dat, who dat? Bitch I got that flame So don't worry about my motherfucking name I got them saying who dat, who dat? Cole World Who dat, who dat? I got them sayin' Who dat, who dat? Cole World Who dat, who dat? Hey, the mind state of a winner When you thinking about summertime I'm thinking about the winter When you thinking about breakfast I'm heating up my dinner I was plotting this moment back when y'all was riding spinners Yeah I'm a menace, God as my witness, with this pen I'm insane, yup Hungry like the nigga who ain't got the taste of fame yet Clown told me, “Ain't you Roc? But where the f*ck your chain at?” Guess it's something like your girl, nigga it ain't came yet The man make the chain, chain don't make the man How many niggas do we know with hella ice but yet they lame? The cloth from which we came me and them is not the same It's like we all headed to Spain they took the boat I took the plane, damn That boy's sick now hoes on his joystick Heating up like May weather, dog I'm on that Floyd shit Boy stick to your day job, said you was hot? Well, they lied Is that your girl? Well, I just G'd her, no A-Rod Who dat, who dat? Bitch I got that flame Who dat, who dat? Bitch I got that flame Who dat, who dat? Bitch I got that flame So don't worry about my motherfucking name I got them saying who dat, who dat? Who dat, who dat? I got them sayin' Who dat, who dat? Cole World (Now who else want to f*ck with Hollywood Cole?) The little engine that could, this little nigga is good Rappers claiming they sick, I heal niggas for good A couple of y'all ain't took a field trip to the hood And me? I'm fresh prince, I'm Will Smith to the hood Baby, ain't saying names but we not the same All the money and the fame don't change the fact that you lame Might want to grab you a chain, want to tip up your hat Might want to purchase some game, homey your shit is so wack I got my finger on the trigger, tell that nigga, “hold that” Want picture perfect baby you can check the Kodak Hey, so anything you can do I can do better And any chick you can screw I can get wetter I'm young, black, gifted, live my life on the run Bet your bottom dollar before I'm done They say that I'm the one, ya nigga I'm the one I got them saying Who dat, who dat? Bitch I got that flame Who dat, who dat? Bitch I got that flame Who dat, who dat? Bitch I got that flame So don't worry about my motherfucking name I got them saying who dat, who dat? Cole World Who dat, who dat? I got them sayin' Who dat, who dat? J. Cole Who dat, who dat? Cole World nigga Cole World nigga Dreamville, Cole World nigga J. Cole
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Written by: JERMAINE L. COLE, PATRICK BROWN, CLIFF ROBERTSON, ANTHONY PARRINO, ANDRE BENJAMIN, ANTWAN PATTON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Who Dat" was released on May 31, 2010, and remains one of the signature tracks by J. Cole.
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Debut AlbumThis song is a standalone single that was later added to some editions of Cole's debut studio album "Cole World: The Sideline Story," released in 2011.
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Producers"Who Dat" was co-produced by J. Cole himself and Elite, showcasing Cole's versatility as both a rapper and producer.
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Chart History"Who Dat" reached number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 19 on US Billboard Rap Songs Chart.
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PerformanceJ. Cole performed this song on the Late Show with David Letterman on July 21, 2010, it was his first network television performance.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by BBGUN (Maxim Bohichik and Alex Bergman) and was shot in J. Cole's hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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Song CompositionThe song has a distinctive marching band theme, with drumline-style percussion combined with a melody-line from a trumpet.
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Themes in the SongThe song addresses his ambition, grind for recognition and success, and his journey to becoming a chart-topping rapper.
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CertificationWhile "Who Dat" didn't make it on the tracklist for the standard edition of "Cole World: The Sideline Story," the album was a major accomplishment and is certified platinum.
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Catch PhraseThe title phrase "Who Dat" is a phrase often used in the South, especially in New Orleans where it is popular among Saints football team fans.
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Cultural ImpactMany consider "Who Dat" to have helped usher in a new, refreshingly intimate and authentic era of mainstream hip-hop.
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Critics ReviewThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, who noted J. Cole's lyrical ability and unique delivery.
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Record Label"Who Dat" was released under Roc Nation, a label founded by Jay-Z, an influential figure in J. Cole's career.
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