J. Cole - Kenny Lofton (Lights Please) (Live on Letterman)

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    Music video by J. Cole performing Kenny Lofton (Lights Please) (Live on Letterman). © CBS Interactive Music Group, a division of CBS Radio, Inc.
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Komentáře • 397

  • @dawgyo
    @dawgyo Před 10 lety +560

    Dude just LOVES music, you can hear it in his songs.

  • @pendleton123
    @pendleton123 Před 9 lety +442

    That Kenny Loften playing in the Background is CLUTCH!!

  • @bballercheetahfan3
    @bballercheetahfan3 Před 10 lety +271

    i like how hes basically says..." all you motherfuckers that hopped on the mainstream bandwagoner gtfo...this for the real fans.."

    • @colegreenman4395
      @colegreenman4395 Před 10 lety

      Yea excluding what is likely the majority of your fan base is a really cool way to appeal to everyone.

    • @jaredadams8584
      @jaredadams8584 Před 10 lety +3

      Cole Greenman and you know this because when you went platinum when your alb.........oh no....NEVER HAPPENED

    • @colegreenman4395
      @colegreenman4395 Před 10 lety +1

      You know Justin Bieber is platinum too, right? For the record I like J. Cole, I just am not on board with a thing I've noticed him and a lot of artists do at shows; put down a large segment of their fan base who were not hipster enough to have known about them before they got famous.

    • @jaredadams8584
      @jaredadams8584 Před 10 lety +12

      So when he sends special recognition to fans who cared enough to support an unknown artist ....that's somehow blasphemy? How is that ostracizing the whole of his fan base?

    • @RosaaGeeOVOXO
      @RosaaGeeOVOXO Před 10 lety

      Cole Greenman What does Bieber have to do with Cole? Or the topic for that matter?

  • @Msnadine10
    @Msnadine10 Před 10 lety +461

    j cole is honestly so underrated.. he's amazing

  • @kimberlymoreno16
    @kimberlymoreno16 Před 7 lety +333

    J Cole helps me thru life 😢

    • @ericwhite8990
      @ericwhite8990 Před 7 lety +6

      kimberly moreno same and I hope to have that influence

  • @CaptainMehdi
    @CaptainMehdi Před 9 lety +46

    This nigga sweatin' so hard , he puts all his energy in his show

  • @36purp2
    @36purp2 Před 5 lety +195

    This man resurrected hip hop don't fail to respect it

  • @WavvyJi
    @WavvyJi Před 9 lety +344

    Why everyone always saying the fans arent hype enough when its not even that type of show. This is like the same type of thing when Common performed on yahoo live sets. It's just not that type of concert.

    • @sims4610593
      @sims4610593 Před 9 lety +28

      Finally someone with some sense..

    • @andreimitrica77
      @andreimitrica77 Před rokem

      it’s a love song people aren’t supposed to be “hyped” for that they just vibing* tf

  • @shldntbhere
    @shldntbhere Před 9 lety +138

    Hip Hop that hasn't lost its soul

  • @nicolasleininger4257
    @nicolasleininger4257 Před 10 lety +130

    This is some sick sampling, I love when people mix that soulful old school vibe into the new school of hip hop.

  • @robertklutse8245
    @robertklutse8245 Před 8 lety +50

    This ... This is on another level

    • @robertklutse8245
      @robertklutse8245 Před 8 lety +9

      Just wish the crowd could appreciate it more Instead of being on their phones

    • @ozius-
      @ozius- Před 7 lety +5

      Word man people jus never enjoy the moment nowadays rather than trying to capture it

  • @realdiego1699
    @realdiego1699 Před 8 lety +65

    keep finding myself coming back here

  • @AyeBelief
    @AyeBelief Před 10 lety +55

    True fans been around since Cole had The Come Up.

    • @excobxr
      @excobxr Před 8 lety +3

      I been listening to him since his name was "the therapist"

    • @AyeBelief
      @AyeBelief Před 8 lety +2

      +Jay Allen Same here, that persona evaded my mind at the moment

    • @staygolden84
      @staygolden84 Před 5 lety

      Friday night lights was the one. To me at least

  • @ivaniotero6719
    @ivaniotero6719 Před 10 lety +55

    Yo this shit almost made me cry

  • @BakoKid22
    @BakoKid22 Před 2 lety +27

    The way he looks towards the crowd while saying every word you just know he’s sincere and real with his music. Cole a 🐐.

  • @luyandochilala6604
    @luyandochilala6604 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Kenny lofton still speaks volumes

  • @chunkyrexx9264
    @chunkyrexx9264 Před 8 lety +140

    2016 still here and giving me chills Kenny Lofton is my fav song from him and to mix it with lights please is just a fckn work or art! Masterpiece!

  • @jamalyates7108
    @jamalyates7108 Před 10 lety +126

    I seriously want this cole and kendrick collab album to happen

  • @MnyMar
    @MnyMar Před 2 lety +12

    Genius for him to use the Kenny Lofton beat for Lights Please. It’s one of the greatest ideas he’s ever implemented in his shows

  • @HotVideos09
    @HotVideos09 Před 10 lety +28

    I could listen to the band play this all day long.

  • @lightningzoldyck2974
    @lightningzoldyck2974 Před 7 lety +71

    The ending where the music stopped but he continued the chorus gave me goosebumps, Such an amazing melody!

  • @guadalupemorales5367
    @guadalupemorales5367 Před 8 lety +39

    This mix of both songs was just perfectttttttt

  • @bridgerreese4376
    @bridgerreese4376 Před 6 lety +11

    Chills. The Kenny Loften beat matches up so well with lights please

  • @Benfadelanass
    @Benfadelanass Před 8 lety +53

    i am gonna listen to this in 2017,2018,2019,2020 forever , This song is something else

  • @Juslegendfr
    @Juslegendfr Před 10 lety +48

    his board player is sick

    • @christmasboy07
      @christmasboy07 Před 10 lety +7

      yes! The keys are sick on this! So soulful

    • @THELiLsKiNNy10
      @THELiLsKiNNy10 Před 10 lety

      Agree man. The lil nigga is sick !

    • @matthewbrashears2487
      @matthewbrashears2487 Před 9 lety

      christmasboy07 dumb sick. ..like I'm trying to fall asleep but keep hearing different stuff in every sound and beat.

  • @nicolasmacias5218
    @nicolasmacias5218 Před 3 lety +17

    I always wish he got the Kenny Lofton sample cleared and put this on an album with a video to go with easily in top 15 cole songs. Every time ive seen him perform i always wanted to do that song! He always does lights please

  • @barookaldossrey1987
    @barookaldossrey1987 Před 7 lety +15

    Definition of art.

  • @derivbot1345
    @derivbot1345 Před rokem +5

    We need all these songs on streaming platforms, man

  • @quiquewolf10
    @quiquewolf10 Před 9 lety +74

    This for me is j cole'a best song it's deep as hell. Along with 3 wishes

  • @jamalsykes4050
    @jamalsykes4050 Před 9 lety +39

    So stoked to see Cole in the position hes in. I've been a fan since my homie put me on to The Come Up back in my freshmen year of high school. Keep making North Carolina proud brother, and keep teaching the youth how to change their situations even if things seem unbearable.

  • @JetVet718
    @JetVet718 Před 10 lety +32

    I watch this once a month & always surprised at the low amount of views, people are missing out

  • @ArnasJelizarovas
    @ArnasJelizarovas Před 9 lety +181

    Anybody see 3:16 how the kids on the left face changes when he realises what Cole just said?

    • @pat-rick2122
      @pat-rick2122 Před 9 lety +12

      Lmfao!!! How the fuck did you see that?

    • @pcw8videos1
      @pcw8videos1 Před 9 lety +6

      Lol He realized Cole was talking to him.

    • @HATER1226
      @HATER1226 Před 9 lety +3

      What he say tho? I didnt catch it.

    • @pound4pound740
      @pound4pound740 Před 9 lety +31

      "Use this opportunity to go to the bathroom"

    • @l0l0ser
      @l0l0ser Před 9 lety +2

      Arnas Jelizarovas hahahahahhahaha

  • @1tinydes
    @1tinydes Před 10 lety +12

    This song is so powerful I love how you can tell he loves his fans and what he does in this performance, wish I was there

  • @SharrieffFrom215
    @SharrieffFrom215 Před 10 lety +13

    I hope this becomes a cd/DVD

  • @nathanbowman3907
    @nathanbowman3907 Před 7 lety +8

    Kenny lofton is one of the best j cole songs

  • @emildaman
    @emildaman Před 10 lety +25

    I feel Wale and J.Cole are the 2 who consistently touch on real subjects in their songs.

    • @jakep877
      @jakep877 Před 9 lety +4

      Went to a show out in the burgh and wale opened for cole. needless to say greatest show of my life.

    • @hachi180
      @hachi180 Před 9 lety

      Ever heard of Kendrick

    • @SleepingZenitsu
      @SleepingZenitsu Před 9 lety +3

      Obito Uchiha kendrick good as hell but j cole and wale just have that feel when you listen to there music also when you listen to the weeknd

    • @hachi180
      @hachi180 Před 9 lety

      Angel Garcia than you haven't heard all of Kendricks songs I'll name some if you want

    • @hachi180
      @hachi180 Před 9 lety

      ***** ia than you haven't heard all of Kendricks songs I'll name some if you want

  • @hahitsdanny
    @hahitsdanny Před 10 lety +8

    This dude has so much emotion when he sings... it's amazing

  • @lilman4350
    @lilman4350 Před 10 lety +6

    No one can question J.cole

    • @lilman4350
      @lilman4350 Před 10 lety

      MuscleMassWorkouts sorry but I cant tell the future and neither can you so u should have no say

  • @myshellannewebster5239
    @myshellannewebster5239 Před 10 lety +9

    He killed that...live

  • @gdela7588
    @gdela7588 Před 10 lety +7

    this piano rendition is amazing

  • @hurricaneNOIZE
    @hurricaneNOIZE Před 5 lety +5

    Damn that chord progression on the piano is flames. Cole music for real music lovers

  • @prestigepawcadamy
    @prestigepawcadamy Před rokem +4

    I saw j Cole in Toronto, I had nosebleeds as far back as you could go and it felt like I was right there at the front idk how he does it 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @justpassing6643
    @justpassing6643 Před 3 lety +12

    2021 and I wish I was there when he performed this set, still a flame

  • @ndumdai_mkhwanazi
    @ndumdai_mkhwanazi Před 6 měsíci +2

    Still hits after 10 years🔥

  • @mukbangjeezus126
    @mukbangjeezus126 Před rokem +1

    if you were here you just witnessed a legendary moment. Cole will go down in history to be remembered.

  • @jmoneyosh
    @jmoneyosh Před 9 lety +7

    heard both these tracks a million times and this live performance still gave me chills

  • @HowieHour
    @HowieHour Před 2 lety +3

    I listen to this one a lot.

  • @KBMamba0824
    @KBMamba0824 Před 10 lety +9

    COLE WORLD, No blankets

  • @Enan0KIIDD
    @Enan0KIIDD Před 10 lety +5

    I love the fact that he performs in small arenas... I went to this concert here in Houston loved it... He really loves his fans.. He said the same thing here in Houston

  • @BakoKid22
    @BakoKid22 Před rokem +2

    and im back to comment a year later because i still love this video

  • @rawgigz
    @rawgigz Před 10 lety +11

    im day 1 fan from the warm up went back to the come up and became a fan since then! THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE PROUD ABOUT AND BRAG ABOUT!

    • @markeithaha
      @markeithaha Před 7 lety

      Noel Pamintuan Lmao you said "BRAG" on a J. Cole video...

  • @hamonyzi
    @hamonyzi Před 2 lety +4

    This song feels so different i appreciate what Cole does for me.

  • @tinaeliepa
    @tinaeliepa Před 10 lety +7

    I'm seeing you next year in Feb for my 21st! I can't wait! I love you so much! ❤️

  • @jegravi
    @jegravi Před 3 lety +4

    J. Cole revitalized my interest in modern hip hop back in 2013 with Born Sinner and I credit that to introducing me to so many artists putting out heat right now and restoring some of my faith in the future of hip hop.

  • @writtenbydaynin5187
    @writtenbydaynin5187 Před 8 lety +9

    Thank you J cole.

  • @toniharris9333
    @toniharris9333 Před 2 lety +2

    His presence, the way he moves, his vibe is just unbeatable. J Cole at his finest fight here

  • @jayzonowens1422
    @jayzonowens1422 Před 8 lety +43

    Who still peepin this in 2016?

  • @SirBIGJESSE
    @SirBIGJESSE Před 10 lety +8

    Beautiful.... J. Cole is easily one of the best doing it

  • @munaabukar6140
    @munaabukar6140 Před 9 lety +3

    this is why i am in LOVE with J. Cole!!! rocking with him since day 1 man he's amazing

  • @dudelike11
    @dudelike11 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I hope he makes it big one day

  • @sahibernator
    @sahibernator Před 10 lety +5

    This is my favourite sketch he does! Brilliant how he mixes Lights please, which immediately matches the chords to kenny lofton! INGENIUS

  • @powerer22
    @powerer22 Před 7 lety +2

    Damn...this performance is timeless. Feels like I'm listening for the first time everytime.

  • @MnyMar
    @MnyMar Před 2 lety +3

    He is my favorite rapper. Got me through some times man. God bless this brother still killing the game till this day

  • @beardedhomie
    @beardedhomie Před 10 lety +5

    this is so beautiful

  • @christopherbalais6323
    @christopherbalais6323 Před 5 lety +2

    Jermaine cole is the most underrated artist in hiphop. #Coleworld #Loveyourz

  • @CharlifromN0BIGDEAL
    @CharlifromN0BIGDEAL Před 5 lety +3

    Cole staring into the souls of the crowd like "are y'all hearing me right now?"

  • @kingplaya
    @kingplaya Před 5 lety +2

    5 years later...& homie on the piano still the man. 🔥

    • @treezy7567
      @treezy7567 Před 5 lety

      U remember on that 2014 FHD documentary they was picking on him when Cole played the piano and they was like “Daaayym Cole better than you” 😂😂

  • @chrisleven3794
    @chrisleven3794 Před rokem +1

    This was such an era man! The first lines of Kenny lofton are so ironic with half the front row having their phones out. Will forever remember these years with so much admiration and respect. From PHL and went to South Carolina for college in '09 and he literally was the opener for Girl Talk. Yes. I dragged all my new floor mates that I had been playing the warm up for to go see this show! Mannnn I was telling them back then how tf is he opening for a mashup DJ with songs like this?!? '09-14' was an era!

  • @marleymarsss
    @marleymarsss Před 10 lety +5

    Beautiful. Just Beautiful yo.

  • @JamesDrainer
    @JamesDrainer Před 5 lety +2

    genius, pure genius.

  • @allenbay2460
    @allenbay2460 Před 8 lety +5

    I can't wait for his show in South Africa 😭😭😭 IMMA BE THERE DOING EVERYTHING THIS CROWD COULDN'T

    • @ashuman7140
      @ashuman7140 Před 8 lety

      No lie.😃
      couldn't get tickets but I'll still go and hope some people don't pitch. I can only hope and pray though.

    • @lilyh7076
      @lilyh7076 Před 3 lety

      how was it did u end up going?

    • @allenbay2460
      @allenbay2460 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lilyh7076 I did and it was everything I hoped it would be

    • @lilyh7076
      @lilyh7076 Před 3 lety

      @@allenbay2460 aah thats so nice im happy u got to go !!

  • @darien72392
    @darien72392 Před 10 lety +1

    I love how they did the instrumental on this one. The filter on it just makes it chill. I like it.

  • @_A4A
    @_A4A Před 2 lety +2

    To all the higher powers that be, THANK YOU for this AMAZING MAN, his music, his energy, his realness and the opportunity for me to enjoy his talent and be a BIG Fan of J. COLE!.... ✌🏽

  • @Itsdayninmichael
    @Itsdayninmichael Před měsícem

    Had to come back one time. 2024 been rocking with Cole since 2010. Cole world!

  • @m-zap1332
    @m-zap1332 Před 10 lety +2

    Probably my two favorite songs. Real smooth performance.

  • @x0victoria
    @x0victoria Před 10 lety +5

    THIS WAS JUST GREAT

  • @jacquesmescudi2600
    @jacquesmescudi2600 Před 9 lety +11

    Cole and kendrick colab pls! Forbidden fruit does not count

  • @ValerieAlFo
    @ValerieAlFo Před 10 lety +4

    Sadly, I've never seen him live but I felt that shit so hard though!

  • @BooBoo75717
    @BooBoo75717 Před 6 lety +1

    That Kenny Loften Beat made this song 10x better!

  • @Stelsewhere111
    @Stelsewhere111 Před 10 lety +2

    Kenny Loften is one of my fav cole songs

  • @celemarie98
    @celemarie98 Před 3 lety +2

    I WOULD DIE TO WITNESS HIM PERFORM THIS

  • @ANTPHRESSH89
    @ANTPHRESSH89 Před 7 lety +1

    J.COLE IS THE BEST RAPPER ALIVE! 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤😎😎😎😎😎😎

  • @bbrako1334
    @bbrako1334 Před 10 lety +4

    Best rapper in d gme.

  • @etibrown1095
    @etibrown1095 Před 10 lety +2

    DAMN DAMN COLE....

  • @bengaminhobbs3239
    @bengaminhobbs3239 Před 10 lety +2

    J cole is the truth

  • @MacSteadyDoinIt
    @MacSteadyDoinIt Před 10 lety +2

    One of my favorites man..especially the soulful beat

  • @toohightoriot8998
    @toohightoriot8998 Před 8 lety +1

    As a fan this is just mesmerising to watch and to just learn so much from a great performer, im glad to see him come so far over the years, he truly has had an affect over my life, much love to J.Cole❤ he always kept it 💯 hopefully one day I'll get to see him live🙏 he just need to come over to the UK.

  • @ryanbytheway98
    @ryanbytheway98 Před 6 lety +1

    How is this not at a mill wtf yall ?

  • @ANTPHRESSH89
    @ANTPHRESSH89 Před 7 lety

    REAL J.COLE SUPPORTER HERE SINCE DAY MOTHER FUCKIN 1

  • @janiberisha1026
    @janiberisha1026 Před 10 lety +3

    Pure genius

  • @UNCLEBILLYTEE
    @UNCLEBILLYTEE Před 7 lety +2

    Lowkey kenny lofton is a hidden, I remember waiting for truly yours to drop and being amazed. I think some cole haters who say isn't on KDot level etc, forget some of these songs he gave out to the fans for free, which I think are classic songs.

  • @allankajongwe3340
    @allankajongwe3340 Před měsícem

    Still here 204 till infinity ❤

  • @taydane9042
    @taydane9042 Před 7 lety +1

    damn. shits emotional. samples touching.. big up Cole from notts, UK.

  • @JerrysCoolPranks
    @JerrysCoolPranks Před 9 lety +1

    Good to see him playing classic shit love this song

  • @RAVEENJOY
    @RAVEENJOY Před 4 lety +1

    omg he makes me so happy i wanna cry wth
    thank you for making music

  • @Alchemy77
    @Alchemy77 Před 6 lety +5

    This performance is when i became a cole fan lol. My bro let me hear sideline story and then it led me here.

  • @Bekdesh54
    @Bekdesh54 Před 7 lety +2

    Cole the God!

  • @rittyt
    @rittyt Před 10 lety +3

    damn, this reminds me of when he came to boston. good times

  • @jayncharge
    @jayncharge Před 3 lety +1

    The worlds a stage I just play my part!

  • @kyleferguson5463
    @kyleferguson5463 Před 5 lety +1

    Both Truly Yours are some of the best EPs of all time!!!