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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[@dawgyo]

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

[@tanakaromeo8464]

True broo this guy is super

[@ChunSsbbwLi]

You can see it in his face

[@ReBornNae]

Agree!!

[@celeste9355]

8 years later & this comment aged so well.

[@BakoKid22]

yes he does i love cole

[@pendleton123]

That Kenny Loften playing in the Background is CLUTCH!!

[@0DylanFarnum0]

Hell yea

[@BornS1nna]

On dawgzzz

[@DrewSkinner]

they shoulda made the original beat exactly like this.

[@christian6455]

Better than the studio version

[@Msnadine10]

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

[@hahitsdanny]

Amen

[@nicolassantiago3332]

True

[@RenzoAse]

And 4 years later, he’s a Goat

[@byg803]

@@RenzoAse crazy right?!

[@rob879]

No he fucking isn't.

[@kimberlymoreno16]

J Cole helps me thru life 😢

[@ericwhite8990]

kimberly moreno same and I hope to have that influence

[@bballercheetahfan3]

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

[@colegreenman4395]

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

[@jaredadams8584]

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

[@colegreenman4395]

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]

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]

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

[@36purp2]

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

[@theavatar9191]

Let Nas Down...

[@misssusievert9141]

@@theavatar9191 stfu

[@A.N.T916]

@@misssusievert9141 no u tf

[@eliasflores777777777]

@@theavatar9191 you mean make nas proud

[@nicolasleininger4257]

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

[@shldntbhere]

Hip Hop that hasn't lost its soul

[@WavvyJi]

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]

Finally someone with some sense..

[@andreimitrica77]

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

[@CaptainMehdi]

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

[@BakoKid22]

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

[@robertklutse8245]

This ... This is on another level

[@robertklutse8245]

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

[@ozius-]

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

[@chunkyrexx9264]

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!

[@map2001luvskitties]

was amazing gave me chilld

[@thenotoriousmichaeljackson8938]

rs

[@hugocamolina6898]

2020 for me

[@bridgerreese4376]

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

[@lightningzoldyck2974]

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

[@MnyMar]

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

[@realdiego1699]

keep finding myself coming back here

[@guadalupemorales5367]

This mix of both songs was just perfectttttttt

[@luyandochilala6604]

Kenny lofton still speaks volumes

[@nicolasmacias5218]

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

[@AyeBelief]

True fans been around since Cole had The Come Up.

[@excobxr]

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

[@AyeBelief]

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

[@staygolden84]

Friday night lights was the one. To me at least

[@Jamal_Yates]

I seriously want this cole and kendrick collab album to happen

[@thomashester2]

can you imagine Kdot of this :)

[@emmanuelmondesir1314]

they still working on it but damn detox will probably drop before

[@ericwhite8990]

+Emmanuel Mondesir that shit ain't dropping 😩😩

[@genevaqc6111]

👀

[@ripdoom7658]

I don’t wish for that

[@Benfadelanass]

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

[@k0vae]

did u

[@abdi-hanimaaweel8856]

Did u

[@Benfadelanass]

@@k0vae i did

[@Benfadelanass]

@Cam Diggity i did 2

[@Benfadelanass]

@@abdi-hanimaaweel8856 i did

[@derivbot1345]

We need all these songs on streaming platforms, man

[@jamalsykes4050]

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.

[@HotVideos09]

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

[@thomashester2]

they are so good, i love his band

[@barookaldossrey1987]

Definition of art.

[@JetVet718]

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

[@ivaniotero6719]

Yo this shit almost made me cry

[@1tinydes]

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

[@Juslegendfr]

his board player is sick

[@christmasboy07]

yes! The keys are sick on this! So soulful

[@THELiLsKiNNy10]

Agree man. The lil nigga is sick !

[@matthewbrashears2487]

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

[@hahitsdanny]

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

[@hurricaneNOIZE]

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

[@prestigepawcadamy]

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 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shiroyasha_sama7]

Bro imagine I'm still vibin with this absolute banger in 2024 ..man Cole is the real goat 🐐

[@SharrieffFrom215]

I hope this becomes a cd/DVD

[@Enan0KIIDD]

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

[@gdela7588]

this piano rendition is amazing

[@quiquewolf10]

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

[@marissan.riddle100]

Ddwfggbbbq H's we g D's ghost FCC H's sag a wbshvdfffddfffg

[@britt7233]

Also Be Free

[@nathanbowman3907]

Kenny lofton is one of the best j cole songs

[@lilman4350]

No one can question J.cole

[@lilman4350]

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

[@jegravi]

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.

[@myshellannewebster5239]

He killed that...live

[@justpassing6643]

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

[@jmoneyosh]

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

[@tinaeliepa]

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

[@ndumdai_mkhwanazi]

Still hits after 10 years🔥

[@ArnasJelizarovas]

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

[@pat-rick2122]

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

[@pcw8videos1]

Lol He realized Cole was talking to him.

[@HATER1226]

What he say tho? I didnt catch it.

[@pound4pound740]

"Use this opportunity to go to the bathroom"

[@l0l0ser]

Arnas Jelizarovas hahahahahhahaha

[@rawgigz]

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]

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

[@emildaman]

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

[@jakep877]

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

[@hachi180]

Ever heard of Kendrick

[@SleepingZenitsu]

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]

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

[@hachi180]

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

[@toniharris9333]

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

[@HowieHour]

I listen to this one a lot.

[@mukbangjeezus126]

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

[@hamonyzi]

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

[@KBMamba0824]

COLE WORLD, No blankets

[@BakoKid22]

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

[@chrisleven3794]

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!

[@sahibernator]

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

[@munaabukar6140]

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

[@writtenbydaynin5187]

Thank you J cole.

[@powerer22]

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

[@SirBIGJESSE]

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

[@MnyMar]

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

[@jayzonowens1422]

Who still peepin this in 2016?

[@hay.z6671]

2017 and 2018 too

[@arturorubio1115]

jayzon owens 2018

[@trinipapi_2103]

2022 now

[@kingplaya]

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

[@treezy7567]

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” 😂😂

[@dudelike11]

I hope he makes it big one day

[@CharlifromN0BIGDEAL]

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

[@_A4A]

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!.... ✌🏽

[@BooBoo75717]

That Kenny Loften Beat made this song 10x better!

[@christopherbalais6323]

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

[@christopherbalais6323]

Feel meee?!

[@m-zap1332]

Probably my two favorite songs. Real smooth performance.

[@JamesDrainer]

genius, pure genius.

[@toohightoriot8998]

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.

[@JDCweezy]

+Ama Nas Well said

[@beardedhomie]

this is so beautiful

[@darien72392]

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

[@marleymarsss]

Beautiful. Just Beautiful yo.

[@MacSteadyDoinIt]

One of my favorites man..especially the soulful beat

[@jacquesmescudi2600]

Cole and kendrick colab pls! Forbidden fruit does not count

[@ANTPHRESSH89]

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

[@x0victoria]

THIS WAS JUST GREAT

[@etibrown1095]

DAMN DAMN COLE....

[@ValerieAlFo]

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

[@bbrako1334]

Best rapper in d gme.

[@bengaminhobbs3239]

J cole is the truth

[@RAVEENJOY]

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

[@allankajongwe3340]

Still here 204 till infinity ❤

[@allenbay2460]

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

[@ashuman7140]

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]

how was it did u end up going?

[@allenbay2460]

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

[@lilyh7076]

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

[@Stelsewhere111]

Kenny Loften is one of my fav cole songs

[@celemarie98]

I WOULD DIE TO WITNESS HIM PERFORM THIS

[@ryanbytheway98]

How is this not at a mill wtf yall ?

[@JerrysCoolPranks]

Good to see him playing classic shit love this song

[@nicholasminor3806]

So beautiful

[@taydane9042]

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

[@janiberisha1026]

Pure genius

[@A1techplus]

The World is a Stage and I just Play My Part. This is a Famous Shakespearian quote. The symbolism and the message behind his lyrics are beyond this world. So much depth in his craft.

[@MphoLehutso]

GOAT🐐

[@kyleferguson5463]

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

[@Bekdesh54]

Cole the God!

[@UNCLEBILLYTEE]

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.

[@jesseparsons9823]

This my jam!!