In 2017, Dieuson Octave, commonly known by his stage name “ Kodak Black” released his album “ Project Baby 2: All Grown Up”. This album is a reboot of his breakout tape “ Project Baby”. Just like the title of the album indicates, “Project Baby 2” is about growth, the aftermath of the trials and tribulations that Kodak faced growing up in the projects in Pompano Beach, Florida. In a tracklist fully dominated by melodic songs, the highly lyrical and meaningful verses on Versatile stands out to listeners.
The literal definition of the song title versatile is the ability to adapt or to be adapted in many different or functions. This is not surprising to me knowing that this is his longest song by far and the one in which he switches flows the …show more content…
I'm thinkin' bout how would it be if we stayed on the field, Like I ain't even have to rap, 'cause I got other skills”, to which one Genius commentator replies, “Kodak is getting thoughts on how different his life would be if he never chose the street life. If he never started on the drugs, or picked up a weapon before.Kodak black has started rapping at the age of 12 with a rap group named Brutal Youngnz, under the stage name J-Black”. This comment is great, but it just breaks down the lyrics and doesn’t give us further knowledge of the artist himself. A typical fan of Kodak would know that he is been in trouble with the law. Kodak has been arrested more than 13 times including carrying “the steel” and possession of “pills”. He is reflecting on street life and the consequences that comes with his decision to leave the football field. Further down the same verse, Kodak raps “ And I done did so much of shit that I ain't proud I did But when I took rappin' serious I threw the towel in But Lord you say you gon' forgive, so forgive me then' Cause I done picked the Bible up and read Corinthians” One genius users comments: “ Kodak seems to suggest he has put his past ways behind him after taking
The literal definition of the song title versatile is the ability to adapt or to be adapted in many different or functions. This is not surprising to me knowing that this is his longest song by far and the one in which he switches flows the …show more content…
I'm thinkin' bout how would it be if we stayed on the field, Like I ain't even have to rap, 'cause I got other skills”, to which one Genius commentator replies, “Kodak is getting thoughts on how different his life would be if he never chose the street life. If he never started on the drugs, or picked up a weapon before.Kodak black has started rapping at the age of 12 with a rap group named Brutal Youngnz, under the stage name J-Black”. This comment is great, but it just breaks down the lyrics and doesn’t give us further knowledge of the artist himself. A typical fan of Kodak would know that he is been in trouble with the law. Kodak has been arrested more than 13 times including carrying “the steel” and possession of “pills”. He is reflecting on street life and the consequences that comes with his decision to leave the football field. Further down the same verse, Kodak raps “ And I done did so much of shit that I ain't proud I did But when I took rappin' serious I threw the towel in But Lord you say you gon' forgive, so forgive me then' Cause I done picked the Bible up and read Corinthians” One genius users comments: “ Kodak seems to suggest he has put his past ways behind him after taking