Jermaine’s Change Jermaine Cole, it’s a name not a lot of people know. Why is this a problem? Why is his name not recognized by the younger generation of rappers? Because younger people prefer the “cool” music, and not the core and soul of lyrical rap. Take a dive into his music. It's about perseverance with the negative things in life and taking the negative things and using it to give back to the community and let the community know that you're with them. He spreads his ideas of making the world a better place and he keeps solid nuanced judgments on his own ideas, and a lot more people need to realize that Jermaine Cole is an outstanding figure, who kept his ideas stable, kept his demeanor humble, kept his nuanced arguments solid, and educated
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The book he loved the most was a book called The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, the book taught him that if you have a gift, if you have success, use it to make the world a better place instead of using it to put down …show more content…
Cole is an outstanding figure who keeps his ideas stable, in an interview he says that he didn't want to rap about himself all of the time because the people already heard his story and they want something to relate to. “ I’ve decided to address the social issues in the world and put a nuance and a better light, or understanding on the topic, other than always talking about myself” (source A). The fact that he was willing to bring nuance and cancel out his pride and ego to bring a better light on the world is truly remarkable, He has the ability to toss his selfishness aside to focus on the world’s issues, to me that shows the kind of person he is. Source: Explora.org. J Cole has gathered a younger generation of rappers on his record label “Dreamville” where the preach of perseverance and rising up is sermonized with not only Cole, but his whole team. He took his time and found younger rappers that share the diligence to work hard just like him. Witnessing the growth and development of Cole and Dreamville is fascinating to watch for me, seeing his group become more like a family and seeing Cole supporting and helping his team grow and become more beneficial to the
The book he loved the most was a book called The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, the book taught him that if you have a gift, if you have success, use it to make the world a better place instead of using it to put down …show more content…
Cole is an outstanding figure who keeps his ideas stable, in an interview he says that he didn't want to rap about himself all of the time because the people already heard his story and they want something to relate to. “ I’ve decided to address the social issues in the world and put a nuance and a better light, or understanding on the topic, other than always talking about myself” (source A). The fact that he was willing to bring nuance and cancel out his pride and ego to bring a better light on the world is truly remarkable, He has the ability to toss his selfishness aside to focus on the world’s issues, to me that shows the kind of person he is. Source: Explora.org. J Cole has gathered a younger generation of rappers on his record label “Dreamville” where the preach of perseverance and rising up is sermonized with not only Cole, but his whole team. He took his time and found younger rappers that share the diligence to work hard just like him. Witnessing the growth and development of Cole and Dreamville is fascinating to watch for me, seeing his group become more like a family and seeing Cole supporting and helping his team grow and become more beneficial to the