What was the meaning of Power Trip by J Cole?

His Facebook page stated this was a continuation of “Dreams,” a track off of his second mixtape, The Warm Up. According to Cole himself the song has a double meaning, with the song not only about his love for a girl, but his love for hip-hop and how it’s got him up all night trying to create chart topping love songs.

When did the song Power Trip come out?

Soon after releasing a five track extended play, titled Truly Yours, Cole released “Power Trip” on Valentine’s Day. When asked about the single, Cole explained:

Where was Power Trip by J Cole filmed?

Cole came up with the concept for the video, which sees him kill Miguel over jealousy of his relationship with a woman. It was shot in Cole’s hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina except for the final scene where he buries Miguel out in the woods on the outskirts of the city.

What was the song Dreams by Jermaine Cole about?

“Dreams” serves as the prelude to “Power Trip.” The song displayed Cole’s childish side as he would rap about following her home and killing her husband so they could get married. In the visuals of this song, Jermaine does all of the above and kills the husband of his crush who is also played by Miguel. What have the artists said about the song?

What kind of music does J Cole make?

Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007.

Why is J Cole obsessed with a girl?

This definition fits both “Dreams” and “Power Trip” in that Cole is so obsessed with a girl, that he’s willing to kill for her (in the music video, he actually does). It also explains his rise to stardom and how he wants to progress in the rap industry as well. He only wants to keep getting bigger and better.

Why did J Cole make the Crooked Smile video?

The music video doesn’t so much focus on the song, but is rather a message of peace—both in the community and our minds. It was dedicated to a 7-year-old girl who was shot during a 2010 raid by the Detroit SWAT. Cole later went on to release the previously unheard original cut as a part of his Revenge of the Dreamers album.