She Knows (J. Cole song)
"She Knows" | ||||
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Single by J. Cole featuring Amber Coffman and Cults | ||||
from the album Born Sinner | ||||
Released | October 29, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:57 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Jermaine Cole, Madeline McKenna, Ryan Mattos | |||
Producer(s) | J. Cole | |||
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Amber Coffman singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"She Knows" on YouTube |
"She Knows" is a song by American rapper and record producer J. Cole, released on October 29, 2013 as the fourth single from his second studio album, Born Sinner. The song samples "Bad Things" by Cults, and was produced by J. Cole.[1]
Background
[edit]The song is produced by J. Cole himself and samples Cults "Bad Things". This song narrates Cole's infidelities and knowing that his girlfriend has possible knowledge of his infidelities even though he wants to quit.
Music video
[edit]On February 14, 2014, the accompanying video for "She Knows" was released on Cole's Vevo channel.[2] The video featured actor Harold Perrineau, actress Rochelle Aytes, Ian Martin, and J. Cole himself.
The video was filmed in South Los Angeles, including Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Middle School and Pink Motel.[3]
The video follows a boy who steals money from a drawer at home. He bunks off school with his friend and the two sneak into a private skate park. Eventually a police officer sees them and the two just barely manage to escape. The boy returns home and to his shock, sees his mother cheating with another man. The boy runs out of the house and his friend chases him to console him.
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 68 |
US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 90 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 24 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7] | 10 |
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Lithuania (AGATA)[8] | 47 |
Year-end charts
[edit]Chart (2014) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 98 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[10] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[11] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[12] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ "J. Cole "Born Sinner" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Spotify Stream". 17 June 2013.
- ^ "J. Cole Gets Caught Cheating in New 'She Knows' Video". MTV. Archived from the original on September 4, 2014.
- ^ "J Cole ft Amber Coffman 'She Knows' by Sam Pilling | Videos".
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
- ^ "J. Cole Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
- ^ "J. Cole Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "J. Cole Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "2021 40-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – J. Cole – She Knows" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – J. Cole feat. Amber Coffman & Cults – She Knows". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – J Cole ft Amber Coffman/Cults – She Knows". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 19, 2024.