I have to admit that because hip hop lost me along the path somewhere, this talented young cat slipped past me. I'm catching up though and this song will ensure a loyal following from here on out. The young man is the artist known as J. Cole and the name of the song is Wet Dreamz and when I first heard it I couldn't help but smile. Reason being, it brought me back to the time in my life where I never did that beforeWet Dreamz is off J. Cole's 2014 studio release entitled 2014 Forest Hills Drive and it's a sweet little banger, showing J's versatility with subject matter that has been sorely lacking in hip hop. It also shows a vulnerable side to the young man that most rappers run from, and for that I say thank you. The story being told is of two classmates that fall for each other and the young lady would like to get intimate with her classmate who is afraid to admit he's a virgin. The lyrics are tight and the arrangement is perfection.
Hip hop needs more songs like these if it hopes to recapture is lost luster. Hip hop also needs more brave, intelligent, and skilled artists like J. Cole to bless the mic (lord knows there are enough bad ones out there). Thank you J for giving me hope that maybe hip hip is turning the corner and if you liked this song then definitely check out his Crooked Smile off his 2013 release Born Sinner. Enjoy!
