Who Dat

J. Cole

About Who Dat

"Who Dat" is a song by the American hip hop recording artist J. Cole. It was released as a single in the United States on May 31, 2010. Despite initially being meant to be the lead single from Cole's first album Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011), "Who Dat" was ultimately cut from the album's standard track listing. It does, however, appear as a bonus track on the iTunes edition of the album.


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2011
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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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J. Cole

Jermaine Lamar Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is a German-born American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 2009, he became the first artist to sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. His long-awaited debut album titled Cole World: The Sideline Story was released on September 27, 2011. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, Top R&B Albums and Top Rap Albums chart, selling more than 217,000 in its first week sales. He received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 54th Grammy Awards. more »

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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.
Debut Album
This 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.
Producers
"Who Dat" was co-produced by J. Cole himself and Elite, showcasing Cole's versatility as both a rapper and producer.
Chart History
"Who Dat" reached number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 19 on US Billboard Rap Songs Chart.
Performance
J. Cole performed this song on the Late Show with David Letterman on July 21, 2010, it was his first network television performance.
Music Video
The music video was directed by BBGUN (Maxim Bohichik and Alex Bergman) and was shot in J. Cole's hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Song Composition
The song has a distinctive marching band theme, with drumline-style percussion combined with a melody-line from a trumpet.
Themes in the Song
The song addresses his ambition, grind for recognition and success, and his journey to becoming a chart-topping rapper.
Certification
While "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.
Catch Phrase
The 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.
Cultural Impact
Many consider "Who Dat" to have helped usher in a new, refreshingly intimate and authentic era of mainstream hip-hop.
Critics Review
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, who noted J. Cole's lyrical ability and unique delivery.
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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