Lion King on Ice

"Lion King on Ice" is a song by American rapper J. Cole. It was released on July 22, 2020, together with another song, "The Climb Back", under the title Lewis Street. The singles serve as the first two songs from Cole's upcoming sixth studio album, The Fall Off.

"Lion King on Ice"
Single by J. Cole
from the album The Fall Off
ReleasedJuly 22, 2020
GenreTrap
Length3:30
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)J. Cole
J. Cole singles chronology
"Snow on tha Bluff"
(2020)		 "Lion King on Ice" / "The Climb Back"
(2020)

Background

J. Cole announced the release of the songs via social media on July 21, 2020, along with its cover art, stating that they are the first two songs from The Fall Off. He also revealed that he was still "finishing" the album. In November 2019, Cole hinted that the album would be released in 2020. He also previously teased a project called The Off Season.[1]

Composition

The song is rapped from the perspective of a younger J. Cole, who uses his alter ego "Young Simba", over stripped back trap instrumental beat with high pitched vocal sampling.[2] Cole discusses his come-up and the uncertainty he felt while trying to be successful, as well as the struggles and sacrifices he made along the way.[3] He also talks about his childhood.[4] In the first verse he raps about how hard-working and dedicated he needed to be in order to make it, and the obstacles he endured along the way.[2] Towards the end of the song, Cole continues to reflect how those struggles led him to where he is today, and how far he has come.[5]

Charts
Chart performance for "Lion King on Ice"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 87
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 59
Ireland (IRMA)[8] 45
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9] 65
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 51
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 15
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] 34
US Rolling Stone Top 100[13] 31
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References
  1. "J. Cole Announces A Pair Of New Singles From 'The Fall Off' Dropping This Week". Genius. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  2. "J. Cole Drops Two New Singles And Announces New Album - NYS Music". NYS Music. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  3. Legaspi, Althea (2020-07-23). "J. Cole Previews Upcoming 'The Fall Off' LP With Singles 'The Climb Back,' 'Lion King on Ice'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  4. "J. Cole Returns with 'The Climb Back' and 'Lion King on Ice' | Rap-Up". www.rap-up.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  5. Gibbs, Sam (2020-07-28). "J. Cole Teases New Album With "The Climb Back" and "Lion King on Ice"". Soundigest. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  6. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 August 2020". No. 1587. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 3, 2020. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  7. "J. Cole Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  8. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  10. "J. Cole Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  11. "J. Cole Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  12. "J. Cole Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  13. "Top 100 Songs, July 24, 2020 - July 30, 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
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