J. Cole - Hold It Down [The Warm Up] 

2024 still holding it down. Reminds me of 09 summer

When he dies.. They gonna say he was the best... But we already know he is the best right now....

It’s 2022 and we still hold it down. ❤️

2024 still here ❗️

"These is tough times baby but we'll make it through, you know I'm headed for the top I swear im taking you" reminds me of the promises I made to my girl. Resonates heavy

This his best song ever

We still holding it down Broski 🙏🏿🙏🏿

3rd verse still gives me goosebumps in 2021. Can’t even say I miss the old Cole cause he’s still real af

In 2050 I'm still gon' be holding it down ❤

WHO STILL HERE IN THE 20’s LISTENING TO THIS TIMELESS CLASSIC?!? COLE finally gettin the love he’s been deserved! One of the GREATEST of all time 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

you never disappointed and always stayed humble that's why I became a fan and never left. #Dreamville

Dedicated this one to my lil brother. At a point when I heard this I was on my own. I was supposed to be the leader in our bunch. Cause of the fact that my older sister got so deep in the dark side of life the only person he and my lil sister could look up too was me. But I was so hurt at that time from the things we endured as children that the “parents” who adopted us couldn’t control me. So their only way of doin so was to get rid of me. And that’s what they did soon as I hit 18. It’s crazy cause when I think about it..I was literally alone at that time. Could of died so many times during than and no one would of known. Cause my original family lost contact with me due to them only being able to get ahold of me through my adopted parents. I could tell my little brother was hurt and that I let him down getting kicked out. The way we always connected was through music. It was a long time until I heard from my brother again..we have a very good relationship today and this track I finally got to send it to him to let him know during the times I’d think of him during that period this is what I’d play to keep him close. I hope all y’all hold yours down in the realest way. However it may be just stay solid and make sure they know you love em ya feel me.

I used to listen to this song back in 2011 when I used to live in El Salvador and did not have a clue about the English language. However, from the few words I understood from this song, I still found it so good to listen to it 🔥 Now that I’m a nurse and living in Los Angeles, California, it brings nostalgia to my heart because of all the hardships I’ve gone through. I am so proud of myself and my accomplishments.

Just lost a friend and this song has been helpful

It's 2024 and I still gotta hold it down

Still catch chills to Friday Night Lights almost 15 years later.

Holding it down, still!

For me this is his best work yet imo This song along with losing my balance and I get up 🙌

Man this song has 150k views and to be honest it deserve more then despacito or any song. Some people still say j cole is bad man they just dont know j cole hidden shit is far better then 99% of artists careers. Tears for odb , hold,it down,I wake up,Show me something,the cure,Crunch time

Listening in 2018.....so gr8

Its on thing to get high and listen to rap, but its a whole different feel when u listen to Col

The grind days broke and tryna figure out life days

310k views, yeah just know whoever hear this during 2020 you one of the few who know cole for cole

“ cause life is HARD MENTALLY and EVERYTHING IS MEANT TO BE”

Song on repeat 2024 🔥

Back in the 'ol days. Jay taught me every fucking aspect about rap. Started with Eminem, listened to Pac got on Cole. So much more too. I know imma be big when I start releasing

The warm up fans where you ? It’s 2022

One of my favorite j Cole songs makes me think of all my friends I don't really talk to as much anymore these days.😥😓

My fav J Cole Song. That Warm Up come up was timeless

This is that real shit

Be down for those that are down for you. Recognize when someone’s immature to the point that they try to play you

The best Cole song ever

2023 and we're still holding it down

I had a friend of mine who I grew up with commit suicide who I won’t the closest with but I always knew bro and we sort of grew apart after like middle school. But we aint hate each other we even talked every now and again. I go through alot too I just wish I coulda talked to em. This song make me think about it heavy

The older u get the sadder these kind of songs get... this a classic tho

this song makes the new album make so much sense if you peeped

It's crazy that he came from this and is still the same ass dude, that's why I love Cole he's too real to fuck with

2020 anyone?😭😭😭😭

One of his most slept on you could definitely here the pac influence in the 1st verse...bruh lyrics light-years ahead

listening in 2017, never gets old

People grow apart.. I feel you bro

Listening to this in 2022 hits different 🥺✨

Introduced my girlfriend to this jam in 2016. Now it's our jam. She sings the hook word for word

These are tough times baby tho we'll make it thru...

I woke up today and randomly thought of this song. Its been 8 years since I last heard it.

2024! Chills listening to this shit smh

This song is my favorite song of ALL TIME ❤️ it holds such a special place in my heart because when I first heard it I was in middle school, no problems, no stress and listening to this song takes me back to simpler days. Especially on those hard days #coleworldforever

Does anybody get sense that his friend he's talking about in this song is the guy he talks about in 4 your eyez only ?

Definitely his best mixtape besides FNL

this song is the whole new album if you peeped

Damn. This gives me chills it's so timeless

2020 and we still hold it down

nostalgia. i feel tingles in my head and soul when i heard that instrumental for the 1st time since 09. i played this whole tape all day in the gym when i was grindin to make varsity in high school. im gettin emotional lmao

If my heart stop pumping tomorrow don't feel no sorrow 'Cause life is hard mentally And everything is meant to be Sometimes I ask myself if I was gone who would remember me? It's hard to tell Oh well, sit back and sip this Hennessey Now lately it's been hard to tell my friends part from my enemies 'Cause plenty niggas show me love but in their hearts they envy me Why? I'm just a nigga from around the way Told my mama I'd make it happen and I found a way Pour out some liquor for my niggas at the crossroads And may the Lord give guidance to the lost souls I know that deep inside these niggas know there's more to life Than macking hoes and stacking dough Man I'm sorta like a nigga who done seen greener grass So when they think they balling like the dream team My nigga I done seen meaner cash And I'm trying to get Follow me nigga I'm on the prowl Headed to the top You watching me nigga? Then hold it down [Chorus] Hold it down If you need to holla at me don't hesitate to call It ain't a problem I can be there I ride for Lie for you I know you'd do the same I would die for you So hold me down When the times is hard I'll be around So hold it down And it don't matter how far I'll be around (I hold it down) [Verse 2] You was my nigga from the younger days We grew up I went to school, you went the other way But still my brother man I'm sitting reminiscing on All of them bitches we was tripping over, kissing on Or at the skating rink We trying to bag some new hoes And if I needed gear you'd let me hold your new clothes And vice-a-versa man But now that life is worser man A nigga slow caking I'm broke trying to chase a dream You just got probation And I'm stressed Your little sister pregnant What's next? Oh shit, my mama doing drugs At times it's hard to feel blessed In this madness I holla at my nigga in the sadness Remember when your mama tried to beat you with that bat? Shit, remember your chick Nina? Man that ass was the fattest Remember my crush on Sabrina? Yo she's still the baddest I'm just glad that I can holla at you It's been a while Until the next time I hear from you Aye, hold it down [Chorus] Hold it down If you need to holla at me don't hesitate to call It ain't a problem I can be there I ride for Lie for you I know you'd do the same I would die for you So hold it down When the times is hard I'll be around So hold me down And it don't matter how far I'll be around (I hold it down) [Verse 3] These is tough times baby But we'll make it through You know I'm headed for the top I swear I'm taking you Just hold a nigga down through this bad weather The rain falling Ain't balling but I have better A woman with an ass and a strong mind It's been a long time Sometimes you on your bullshit Sometime I'm on mine Will I have a hard time to stay committed? Or do I only want your voice moaning when I hit it? Man only God knows I know deep in your heart you don't want me to be no star though There's groupies after every show You scared I'm fucking every hoe And girl I ain't 'gon lie and say I won't 'Cause shit you never know But may the Lord give me strength I love you more than anything The future mother of my kids The love is real And if we ever part, God forbid I love you still So when I'm on the road don't trip You know I'm down for you Keep it tight and don't slip And hold it down for me [Chorus] Hold it down If you need to holla at me don't hesitate to call It ain't a problem I can be there I ride for Lie for you I know you'd do the same I would die for you And hold me down When the times is hard I'll be around So hold me down And it don't matter how far I'll be around (I hold it down) [x3]

First time hearing this song. Wow what a song. Favorite j Coke song!!!!

who else is listening to this in 2017...best lyricist in the industry is jcole for sure.

Top 20 Cole Song

Still listening in 2023 ❤

Listening in 2018 & beyond! I salute u Mr. J.Cole! This song i dedicate to all whom i was close to & that I’m currently losing while I’m typing this. Just Hold it Down! & Hold me Down when I’m Gone! 🙏🏽 CALL ME WHEN U NEED ME! 🙏🏽

Talking] [Verse 1] If my heart stop pumping tomorrow don't feel no sorrow 'Cause life is hard mentally And everything is meant to be Sometimes I ask myself if I was gone who would remember me? It's hard to tell Oh well, sit back and sip this Hennessey Now lately it's been hard to tell my friends part from my enemies 'Cause plenty niggas show me love but in their hearts they envy me Why? I'm just a nigga from around the way Told my mama I'd make it happen and I found a way Pour out some liquor for my niggas at the crossroads And may the Lord give guidance to the lost souls I know that deep inside these niggas know there's more to life Than macking hoes and stacking dough Man I'm sorta like a nigga who done seen greener grass So when they think they balling like the dream team My nigga I done seen meaner cash And I'm trying to get Follow me nigga I'm on the prowl Headed to the top You watching me nigga? Then hold it down [Chorus] Hold it down If you need to holla at me don't hesitate to call It ain't a problem I can be there I ride for Lie for you I know you'd do the same I would die for you So hold me down When the times is hard I'll be around So hold it down And it don't matter how far I'll be around (I hold it down) [Verse 2] You was my nigga from the younger days We grew up I went to school, you went the other way But still my brother man I'm sitting reminiscing on All of them bitches we was tripping over, kissing on Or at the skating rink We trying to bag some new hoes And if I needed gear you'd let me hold your new clothes And vice-a-versa man But now that life is worser man A nigga slow caking I'm broke trying to chase a dream You just got probation And I'm stressed Your little sister pregnant What's next? Oh shit, my mama doing drugs At times it's hard to feel blessed In this madness I holla at my nigga in the sadness Remember when your mama tried to beat you with that bat? Shit, remember your chick Nina? Man that ass was the fattest Remember my crush on Sabrina? Yo she's still the baddest I'm just glad that I can holla at you It's been a while Until the next time I hear from you Aye, hold it down [Chorus] Hold it down If you need to holla at me don't hesitate to call It ain't a problem I can be there I ride for Lie for you I know you'd do the same I would die for you So hold it down When the times is hard I'll be around So hold me down And it don't matter how far I'll be around (I hold it down) [Verse 3] These is tough times baby But we'll make it through You know I'm headed for the top I swear I'm taking you Just hold a nigga down through this bad weather The rain falling Ain't balling but I have better A woman with an ass and a strong mind It's been a long time Sometimes you on your bullshit Sometime I'm on mine Will I have a hard time to stay committed? Or do I only want your voice moaning when I hit it? Man only God knows I know deep in your heart you don't want me to be no star though There's groupies after every show You scared I'm fucking every hoe And girl I ain't 'gon lie and say I won't 'Cause shit you never know But may the Lord give me strength I love you more than anything The future mother of my kids The love is real And if we ever part, God forbid I love you still So when I'm on the road don't trip You know I'm down for you Keep it tight and don't slip And hold it down for me [Chorus] Hold it down If you need to holla at me don't hesitate to call It ain't a problem I can be there I ride for Lie for you I know you'd do the same I would die for you And hold me down When the times is hard I'll be around So hold me down And it don't matter how far I'll be around (I hold it down) [x3]

Idc what happened shit like this is why he’s still Big 3

2023 still here ❤

Man this song give me chills every time I listen to this shit

Always a classic

2019 squad?

You’re the legend we love before they pass away cole 🤘🏽

Last verse is true love 🔥

I’m going through it depressed af listening to this rn. I hope I’ll be ok

Too underrated. Too many hidden gems

2024 this still my favorite jcole song

May 27, 2020 still holding it down! ❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾 #issaclassic

Hold it down If you need to holla at me don't hesitate to call It ain't a problem I can be there I ride for Lie for you I know you'd do the same I would die for you So hold me down When the times is hard I'll be around So hold it down And it don't matter how far I'll be around (I hold it down) ❤️💎

2020 until the end of time, imma be singing this song to my grandkids if live that long

Holding it down in 2023❤ June 11th

And these are tough times baby but we’ll make it through You know I'm headed for the top I swear I'm taking you Just hold a nigga down through this bad weather 2019 and still on repeat!!!

2023 still holding it down

Going into 2018 still listening 👌

This is instant classic so I’ll be listen to this in 2019, 2020 and so on...forever

2024 and still holding it down 🍑💨

2021 still one of Coles best records

2020 and it means more than it ever did before

One of my fav songs...I need a video...July 2017 still my shit👍

It goes j cole 50 tupac nas mos def eminem biggie str8 facts ❤

And still one of the greatest master pieces ever wrote right here y’all. Thanks cole

🔥🔥 2019 nigga gotta start the year off right

2021 and I still get goosebumps listening to this and the nostalgia of me being in the army going through it it!

My all time favorite Cole song 🙏🏽

2020 and I still can’t finish this song without getting teary eyed rip Whitney

Words cannot explain what this song mean to me yo! I love u Coley Cole!!!! ⛄️ ⛄️ ⛄️

Who’s listening to this 2019

*This is it chief*

Underrated Cole track. Sadly this will only reach 1m after he transcends from this cold world.

What a sad bunch we are man. God forgive us

Listening in 2019, I will be listening to The Warm up every year until I'm gone

This song will forever be a classic 🏆

2020 and we holding it down, especially for Kobe

one of my favorite songs hands down ❤️

2020 still fire n better than majority of music out now

the worlds intro to Cole World....The Warm Up. I couldn't stop bumpin this mixtape when it dropped.

2022 and we still hold it down