Photograph (J. Cole song) explained

Photograph
Artist:	J. Cole
Album:	KOD
Released:	April 20, 2018
Recorded:	2017
Producer:	J. Cole

"Photograph" is a song by American rapper J. Cole, released on April 20, 2018 from his fifth studio album, KOD.^[1]

Lyrical interpretation

Pitchfork said "Cole simplifies lust on "Photograph," where he again reminds us that his ideal woman is a holy Madonna who is sexy but never shows too much skin."^[2] Spin said it "renders lust as it plays out on social media when the object of affection is a complete stranger."^[3]

Critical reception

Alexis Petridis of The Guardian said "there's something really haunting about Photograph, with its delicate two-note guitar sample and a chorus whose vocal appears to be slightly out of step with the beat."^[4]

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
Ireland (IRMA)^[5]	36
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[6]	26
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)^[7]	6

Notes and References

1. Web site: KOD by J. Cole on iTunes. iTunes Store (US). April 20, 2018.
2. Web site: J. Cole: KOD Album Review Pitchfork. Pitchfork. April 24, 2018.
3. Web site: Younger. Briana. J. Cole's KOD Is a Commendable Examination of Addiction. Spin. April 23, 2018. April 23, 2018.
4. Web site: Petridis. Alexis. J Cole: KOD review – a brilliantly brooding antidote to hip-hop excess. The Guardian. April 20, 2018. April 20, 2018.
5. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. May 5, 2018.
6. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. April 30, 2018. May 5, 2018.
7. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 17, 27 april 2018. Sverigetopplistan. May 5, 2018.