A Star Is Born

J. Cole · Other Songs - J. Cole

[Chorus]

Everyday a star is born [J. Cole]

Clap for em, clap for em, clap for em [Jay-Z]

Everyday a star is born [J. Cole]

Clap for em, clap for em, clap for em [Jay-Z]

Hey,



[Jay-Z]

I seen Mase do it, I seen Ye do it,

X came through, caught lighter fluid,

Still i came through it,

clap for em,

but I'm the blueprint,

I'm like the map for em,

I dropped another classic,

Made Puff pass it,

nobody could touch Puff back when Puff had it,

Wayne scorching, I'll applaud him,

if he keep going, pass the torch to him,

50 came through like hurricanes do,

thought I'd finish his ass at summerjam too,

I had the Illmatic on bootleg,

sh-t was so ahead, thought we was all dead,

Wayne did a millie, 50 did a millie,

Ye too, but what Em did was silly,

the white boy blossomed after Dre endorsed him,

his flow on Renegade, f-cking awesome,

Applaud him,



[Chorus]



Snoop Dogg did, Nelly came down,

The Face Mob, kept it ghetto for the H town.

Luda moved digits after he moved b-tches,

Drake's up next, see what he do with it,

Rule had a run, couple movie parts,

T.I literally wanted to shoot up the charts,

Wat up Jeezy, wat it do,

y'all remind me of us in early 92,

Outcast landed, 3 thou was ill,

like a male version of Lauren Hill,

Mobb Deep shook it but Prodigy took it a lil too far,

can't f-ck with Brooklyn,

Wu Tang gang bang, Meth ate,

Rae' took on the date with the Purple Tape.

Passed on to Ason (?) and then Ghostface,

they had a hell of a run,

standing Ova, ayyy,



[Chorus]



And I am one of one,

can't you see just along my front,

My brain new lou sun shine

been a star since i was back in one time,

one time give it up for him,

December 4th a star was born,

Clap for him,

he went from moving that corner

to this corner office is so enormous,

Hey, Pres Carter,

Watch him get a Monica on all day,

Hey,

got so many monikers but only 1 Jay

they come they go,

some real some foe,

some friends some hoes

but no i goes nowhere this Hov,



[Chorus]



[J. Cole]

And could i be a star,

this fame and this game have to change who you are,

could i be the same one who came from a far away life,

just to make it in this broadway lights,

now shining in the broad day light, go figure,

a slow transition from a lil broke n-gga from the Ville,

Got a deal a real life saver,

dreams of being behind the wheel like Jada,

i chill now a lil ice later, Cole you go the glow like a lil lightsaber,

so clap for him, then applaud Hov, he gave em a plat for him,

flow so sick thought he wrote the rap for him,

no sir,

the flows cold as a shoulder of a gold digging hoes

when a broke n-gga approaches,

told ya I'm focused man, I'll let you muthf-ckers soak it in,



[Chorus]

[End]

A Star Is Born - J. Cole

J. Cole's 'A Star Is Born' stands as a defining track from his early career, showcasing his signature blend of introspective lyricism and melodic flow. Released during a pivotal period in his discography, the song reflects the artist's transition from underground rap to mainstream recognition while maintaining his characteristic focus on personal growth and social observation. The recording captures the raw energy of the mid-2010s hip-hop landscape, where Cole began to establish himself as a versatile vocalist capable of navigating complex emotional landscapes. As part of his broader catalog of work, the track exemplifies his ability to craft narratives that resonate deeply with listeners, balancing storytelling with rhythmic precision. It remains a notable song in his body of work, illustrating the artistic maturity he brought to his music as he sought to expand his audience without compromising his authentic voice.