Crocodile Tearz
| "Crocodile Tearz" | |
|---|---|
| SongbyJ. Cole | |
| from the albumMight Delete Later | |
| Released | April 5, 2024 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 3:49 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | T-Minus |
"Crocodile Tearz"is a song by American rapperJ. Colefrom his fourth mixtapeMight Delete Later(2024).
Background
[edit]J. Cole previewed the song in a social mediavlogtitled "Might Delete Later, Vol. 1" on February 21, 2024.[1]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]"Crocodile Tearz" utilizes an "eerieMemphis-leaning beat "that has been described as reminiscent of the song"Knife Talk"byDrakefeaturing21 Savage,[2]as well as "mournful sonics" while J. Cole uses a direct tone in his lyrics,[3]in which he emphasizes his status as among the best rappers in the modern hip-hop world.[2]In addition, he takes subliminal shots at Future: "Yes, sir, it's me, not two, not three / The uno, G-O-A-T, I need my fee, fuck kudos / G4 at least, these flights ain't cheap as you know / They sound faded, they downgraded, they Pluto / I'm bigger than Mars, this nigga a star, I'mBruno".[4]
Critical reception
[edit]Paul A. Thompson ofPitchforkpraised J. Cole's performance, describing him as "rapping through his teeth in a way that makes him sound more composed and more menacing than nearly ever before".[5]Aron A. ofHotNewHipHopstated that "Might Delete Laterisn't a body of work that aims to do much else besides wreak lyrical tyranny on the rest of hip-hop and make it clear where he stands among the crowd ", before writing" It's best summarized on 'Crocodile Tearz,' a fiery banger that's filled a cut-throat performance from Cole ".[2]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 71 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 29 |
| Global 200(Billboard)[8] | 31 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[9] | 55 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 64 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 4 |
| South Africa (TOSAC)[12] | 7 |
| UK Singles(OCC)[13] | 53 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B(OCC)[14] | 19 |
| USBillboardHot 100[15] | 19 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs(Billboard)[16] | 9 |
References
[edit]- ^Alexandria, Lavender (February 21, 2024)."J. Cole Shares Snippet Of New Song" Might Delete Later "".HotNewHipHop.Archivedfrom the original on April 5, 2024.RetrievedApril 20,2024.
- ^abcA., Aron (April 11, 2024)."J. Cole" Might Delete Later "Review".HotNewHipHop.Retrieved20 April2024.
- ^Murray, Robin (April 5, 2024)."J. Cole –Might Delete Later".Clash.RetrievedApril 20,2024.
- ^Cole, Alexander (April 5, 2024)."J Cole Takes Subliminal Shot At Future On" Crocodile Tearz "".HotNewHipHop.Retrieved20 April2024.
- ^Thompson, Paul A. (April 10, 2024)."J. Cole –Might Delete Later".Pitchfork.RetrievedApril 20,2024.
- ^"The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 15 April 2024".The ARIA Report.No. 1780. Australian Recording Industry Association. April 15, 2024. p. 4.
- ^"J. Cole Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)".Billboard.Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^"J. Cole Chart History (Global 200)".Billboard.Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^"Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) (Week: 15/2024)".IFPI Greece.Archived fromthe originalon April 18, 2024.RetrievedMay 23,2024.
- ^"Irish-charts.com – Discography J. Cole".Irish Singles Chart.Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^"NZ Hot Singles Chart".Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024.RetrievedApril 20,2024.
- ^"Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 15-2024".The Official South African Charts.Archived fromthe originalon April 26, 2024.RetrievedMay 28,2024.
- ^"Official Singles Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^"Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40".Official Charts Company.Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^"J. Cole Chart History (Hot 100)".Billboard.Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^"J. Cole Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)".Billboard.Retrieved April 20, 2024.
