Miss America

J. Cole

About Miss America

"Miss America" is a song by American hip hop recording artist and record producer J. Cole, released November 13, 2012 as the first promotional single from his second studio album Born Sinner (2013). The song, which was produced by Cole himself, samples Rue Royale's "Flightline". The song debuted at #34 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The song was used in Ubisoft's Launch trailer for the 2013 video game Splinter Cell: Blacklist.


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2012
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This is a public service announcement
Brought to you by the good people over at Dreamville Records
"And so my fellow Americans
Ask not what your country can do for you
Ask what you can do for your country"

Excuse me

Load the clip in the chopper, flip the script and get Oscars
All my niggas is mobsters, all my bitches is doctors
Cole World, this just the tip of the iceberg
So talk shit and taste the tip of the Mossberg
Don't trip nigga, they just words
Though my words tend to sound like Proverbs
Niggas don't see the preachers 'til we dead in the hearse
Granny broke cause she always givin' bread to the Church
Now pastor Mason Betha in a Lambo
And little niggas holdin' desert eagles like they Rambo
Bumpin' my shit, always wondered why they f*ck with my shit
I hope it's 'bout the knowledge, not about who's suckin' my dick
But oh well, I'm gon' sell like I had no bail
For my chain and my piece I should've won Nobel
Ill, boy you cold nigga, yeah I know nigga
Only young nigga do it better than the old niggas

Took chances, slow dance with the devil bitch
Overcomin' the circumstances we hella rich
Since you all in my business, this what I tell a bitch
If you ain't fuckin' me, don't f*ck with me, this life on the edge
Green dollars splurged all on embellishments
My fellowship paid, don't need to cop my fellas shit
Scoopin' hoes in the party, some Cinderella shit
Smash for the hell of it, livin' life on the edge

Miss America, petty thoughts
Miss America, petty thoughts
Miss America, petty thoughts
Just to floss pay any and every cost
Heavy heart as I sit in this Range countin' thousands out
Am I about dollars or about change?
Am I about knowledge or about brains?
Freedom or big chains, they don't feel my pain

Blood on my sneakers, no remorse for the grievers
He played the corner like Revis he should've had better defense
That's how I'm feelin', blood spillin' I love killin'
Niggas'll swear that they it, this is as rare as it gets
Rap game changed, this is embarrassing shit
Bunch of bitches posin' on some old Miss America shit
I was a wilder nigga back on my therapist shit, moving careless as shit
In a city where niggas really don't care who they hit
Who the f*ck was I?
Just a young little nigga tryin' to see the other side
Of the railroad tracks, where them scarecrows at
No brains on a nigga but they'll air your back
F*ck the man, Uncle Sam I won't sell your crack
I won't fight your wars, I won't wear your hat
I'mma pass your classes, I'mma learn your craft
I'mma f*ck your daughters, I'mma burn your flag

Took chances, slow dance with the devil bitch
Overcomin' the circumstances we hella rich
Since you all in my business, this what I tell a bitch
If you ain't fuckin' me, don't f*ck with me, this life on the edge
Green dollars splurged all on embellishments
My fellowship paid, don't need to cop my fellas shit
Scoopin' hoes in the party, some Cinderella shit
Smash for the hell of it, livin' life on the edge

They don't feel my pain
They'll never feel my pain
And they'll never play this shit on the radio

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J. Cole

Jermaine Lamar Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is a German-born American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 2009, he became the first artist to sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. His long-awaited debut album titled Cole World: The Sideline Story was released on September 27, 2011. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, Top R&B Albums and Top Rap Albums chart, selling more than 217,000 in its first week sales. He received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 54th Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: BROOKLN DEKKER, JERMAINE L. COLE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Miss America" is the first single from J. Cole's second studio album, "Born Sinner".
Release Date Detail
The song was released on November 13, 2012, on digital platforms.
Genre Information
"Miss America" is classified as hip hop music.
Social Commentary
The song is considered a social critique, addressing issues of capitalist greed and societal expectations in America, reflecting J. Cole's often thoughtful and provocative lyrical style.
Chart Performance
Although "Miss America" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video Status
There is no official music video for "Miss America", unlike most singles. Instead, a lyric video was released.
Producer Detail
J. Cole himself produced "Miss America", showcasing his talents not only as a rapper but as a producer as well.
Sound Aesthetic
The song features dark, hard-hitting beats, a departure from the more mainstream-oriented sound of J. Cole's debut album, "Cole World: The Sideline Story".
Sample Information
"Miss America" samples the song "Flight" by Cecil Holmes, demonstrating J. Cole's appreciation for various styles of music and his creativity in transforming them into new compositions.
Critical Reception
Critics gave mixed reviews for "Miss America". Some praised its bold, gritty sound and thought-provoking lyrics, while others thought it was not as mainstream-friendly as J. Cole's earlier work. Overall, it is recognized as a significant song in J. Cole's discography for its unapologetic social commentary.
Album Artwork
The cover art for "Miss America" features a black and white image of J. Cole, with an American flag motif superimposed over his face and chest, further emphasizing the song's thematic focus on American society.
Live Performances
J. Cole has performed "Miss America" on several occasions, including on his "Dollar and a Dream Tour".

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