Under the Sun
J. Cole, Lute, Dreamville, Dababy
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If You miss me And you Can't find Me nowhere I done seen it all, oh my God Uh I done seen it all, oh my God, I swear Uh, uh Nothing new under the sun, nobody fucking with son I got a couple of sons, a couple of guns A couple of niggas that bust up the party and f*ck up the fun She digging me and I'm cuffing her friend She ig'ing you while we fucking for fun I got her suckin' her thumb, that's my lil' baby She call me daddy like grandmama baby If this Sunday dinner, my hand on her gravy I been on the craziest wave, if I'm on the stage An M is my minimum wage This ain't no kennel, behave Niggas is with all that barking, we send 'em a stray So in a way we the dogcatchers How many bullets your dawg catchin'? Sawed-off, raw dog fashion Hauled off, hope God catch him, damn I woke up for some money, ay, lil' bitch Too many opps in here, tell me who you with, ay Potato over my gun I move in silence 'cause niggas be clocking my funds When they should keep eye on they bitch 'cause baby girl coming with son Niggas be judging my moves, but please tell me, what have you done? My cousin'll air out the party for fun Pistol grips get to squeezing Wish a nigga would like Liam Neeson I don't even need a reason, loyalty over treason Bitch nigga, come and see me Put some respect on my name West side of my city I claim I try to stay in my lane Took my advance and put a Caprice on them thangs I'm Beatties Ford 'til the wheels fall Know some niggas probably pissed off Who would thought I made it this far? Gold Mouf, bitch, f*ck 'em all I woke up for some money, ay, lil' bitch Too many opps in here, tell me who you with I just put diamonds on all of my teeth Now they probably think I ain't intelligent In the homicide unit interrogation Asking questions, you know I ain't tell 'em shit Bitches call me a jock, all-American I'm at the top of my class with my letterman I remember back in college, bitches knocking on my dorm door I ain't never let 'em in Now you know that that's cap, know I hit a few Ain't no job, I'm selling gas like I'm Jiffy Lube I had a freak, used to f*ck while her boyfriend in class I hit her from the back from like ten to two No back and forth with these rappers They mention me, dissin' me No talkin' back, I won't mention you Watch, when I come put that iron on your ass and I dip They gon' want me to snitch in my interviews I'm on fire, bitch, I'm lit, but I'm really cool Don't acknowledge the shrimps when they ridicule They don't come out after dark, bitch, I swim with the sharks You ain't got enough heart, get a bigger pool Wanna fight but he bigger, I ain't really trippin' I reach under my shirt, grab a bigger tool I got a Glock with a dick, let's get physical They gon' be hollerin' out, "RIP," and they missin' you They got me started, I might as well finish (talk your shit, nigga) I'm from Charlotte, you know how these niggas do, Baby I woke up for some money, ay, lil' bitch Too many opps in here, tell me who you with
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Written by: Asheton Terrance O'Neil Hogan, Jermaine L. Cole, John Christopher II Welch, Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, Joseph N. Goodwin, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Luther Nicholson, Peter James Mudge
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20 facts about this song
General Information"Under The Sun" is a song from J. Cole's compilation album, "Revenge of the Dreamers III."
- The song was released in July 2019 as part of the album under the label of Dreamville and Interscope Records.
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Track ContributorsBesides J. Cole, "Under The Sun" features fellow rappers Lute and DaBaby.
- The production of the track involved numerous producers including J. Cole himself along with Christo, Pluss, and Nice Rec.
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Song Lyrics and ConceptThe song's lyrics revolve around the concept of street credibility and draw from the rappers' experiences growing up in North Carolina.
- J. Cole, Lute and DaBaby show their southern roots through verses filled with wordplay, punchlines, and references to southern culture.
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Recognition and SuccessUpon release, "Under The Sun" was met with critical acclaim, being appreciated for its slick production and lyrics reflecting the rappers' struggle and success.
- The song debuted at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at number 26 on the Rolling Stone 100 chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Under The Sun" was released in September 2019 and has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
- Following a narrative style, the video takes viewers on a tour of a day in the rappers' hometown, reflecting the song's deep roots in North Carolina's culture.
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Sample Used"Under The Sun" uses a sample from The Dynamic Superiors' "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing."
- This sample further adds to the nostalgic, vintage-yet-modern vibe of the song.
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TriviaDespite providing vocals for the song's hook, Kendrick Lamar is not officially credited in "Under The Sun." His contribution was initially only recognized by fans due to his distinctive voice, but was later confirmed by J. Cole.
- "Under The Sun" is the opening track of the album "Revenge of the Dreamers III," which won the award for Best Rap Album at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards.
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PerformancesJ. Cole, Lute, and DaBaby have performed "Under The Sun" live on several occasions, including during the 2019 Day N Vegas music festival.
- The song is particularly popular on concert setlists, often receiving enthusiastic responses from audiences.
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General Information"Under The Sun" is the opening track on J. Cole's fifth studio album "Revenge of the Dreamers III".
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Artist CollaborationThe song also features fellow rappers Lute and DaBaby, both of whom are from North Carolina like J.Cole.
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Special GuestAn uncredited Kendrick Lamar is also featured in the song's intro and chorus parts.
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Released DateThe single was released on July 2, 2019, ahead of the full album release.
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Album SuccessThe "Revenge of the Dreamers III" album hit No.1 on the Billboard 200 upon its release.
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Song LengthThe run-time of "Under the Sun" is 3 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Nostalgic SoundThe track is notable for its old school, mellow hip hop beats.
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Lyrics ReferenceJ.Cole raps about his own success and pays homage to key figures in his life in this song.
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Acclaims and Awards“Revenge of the Dreamers III” was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, thereby acknowledging "Under The Sun" among others on the album.
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SamplingThe song samples "I’ll Be Waiting for You" by The Argo Singers, and "Get Out Of My Life, Woman" by Iron Butterfly.
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Production TeamThe track was produced by Christo, Pluss, and Nice Rec.
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Music VideoAs of September 2021, a music video for "Under The Sun" hasn't been released.
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