J. Cole Talks ‘Power Trip’ Single

“That’s the most exciting part about that song and the reason why we went with it is because it sounds like nothing that’s out. It’s almost like the first time I heard ‘Cry Me a River,’ Justin Timberlake. The minute that came on … It hit you a certain kinda way. That was the exciting part.

Everything about it, from the beat to even the way I’m flowing — you never really heard me rap so sleepily. I really did those verses in my crib and just loved the way they felt.”