Under The Sun

J. Cole, Lute, Dreamville, Dababy

About Under The Sun

"Under the Sun" is a song by record label Dreamville Records with American rappers J. Cole and Lute featuring DaBaby and uncredited vocals from Kendrick Lamar. The song was released as the first track on the label's album, Revenge of the Dreamers III. DaBaby received praise for his guest verse, with Billboard, Complex and HotNewHipHop all ranking it as his best feature of 2019.


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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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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: 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.
Track Contributors
Besides 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.
Song Lyrics and Concept
The 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.
Recognition and Success
Upon 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.
Music Video
The 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.
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.
Trivia
Despite 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.
Performances
J. 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.
General Information
"Under The Sun" is the opening track on J. Cole's fifth studio album "Revenge of the Dreamers III".
Artist Collaboration
The song also features fellow rappers Lute and DaBaby, both of whom are from North Carolina like J.Cole.
Special Guest
An uncredited Kendrick Lamar is also featured in the song's intro and chorus parts.
Released Date
The single was released on July 2, 2019, ahead of the full album release.
Album Success
The "Revenge of the Dreamers III" album hit No.1 on the Billboard 200 upon its release.
Song Length
The run-time of "Under the Sun" is 3 minutes and 32 seconds.
Nostalgic Sound
The track is notable for its old school, mellow hip hop beats.
Lyrics Reference
J.Cole raps about his own success and pays homage to key figures in his life in this song.
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.
Sampling
The song samples "I’ll Be Waiting for You" by The Argo Singers, and "Get Out Of My Life, Woman" by Iron Butterfly.
Production Team
The track was produced by Christo, Pluss, and Nice Rec.
Music Video
As of September 2021, a music video for "Under The Sun" hasn't been released.

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