Jocelyn Flores
Shiloh Dynasty, XXXTENTACION
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I know you so well, so well I mean, I can do anything that he can I've been pretty I know you so well, so well I've been trapped in my mind girl, just holding on I don't wanna pretend there's something, we're nothing I've been stuck thinking 'bout her, I can't hold back I'm in pain, wanna put ten shots in my brain I've been tripped by some things I can't change Suicidal, same time I maintain, f*ck this thing Get a phone call Girl that you f*ck with killed herself How is it someone when nobody help And ever since then, man, I hate myself Wanna fucking end it Pessimistic All wanna see me with no pot to piss in But niggas been excited 'bout the grave I'm digging Having conversations about my haste decisions Fucking sickening At the same time, memory surfaced through the grapevine But my uncle playing with a slipknot Post traumatic stress got me fucked up Been fucked up since a couple months they had a nigga locked up I be feeling pain, I be feeling pain just to hold on And I don't feel the same, I'm so numb I be feeling pain, I be feeling pain just to hold on And I don't feel the same, I'm so numb I know you so well, I know you well I mean, I can do anything that he can I've been pretty
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Written by: Ciara Nicole Simms, Jahseh Onfroy
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10 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Jocelyn Flores" is a song by American rapper XXXTENTACION from his debut album ‘17’ released in 2017.
- This song is composed in D minor, one of the most frequently used musical keys in western music, often associated with a heartbreaking and mournful mood.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the death of one of XXXTentacion's friend named Jocelyn Flores who committed suicide in May 2017 in one of his hotel rooms. She was a model who was struggling with depression.
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Commercial Success“Jocelyn Flores” was a commercial success, peaking at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and receiving platinum certification from the RIAA, meaning it has sold over one million units.
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Unique StyleThe song stands out for its fusion of lo-fi (low fidelity) music which is typically characterized by "imperfections" that are not normally intentional and that lessens the sound quality with elements of rap.
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Notable LyricsSome of the lyrics of the song directly reference the sorrow and guilt that XXXTENTACION felt following Flores's suicide. An example is "I'm in pain, wanna put 10 shots in my brain".
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Popular in Streaming PlatformsUntil April 2021, the song has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify, making it one of XXXTentacion's most popular songs on the platform.
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Album RecognitionThe album ‘17’, where the song was featured, was named on Complex's "The Best Albums of 2017" list at number 10.
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ControversiesWhile the song was hailed for its emotional depth, it also stirred controversy. Some critics were discomforted by XXXTentacion's monetization of Jocelyn Flores' tragic story without the consent of her family.
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Positive ReviewsThe song received positive reviews from many music critics with some praising XXXTentacion's emotional vulnerability in the lyrics.
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Lasting Impact"Jocelyn Flores" along with other XXXTENTACION's songs, play a significant role in popularizing "emo rap", a fusion genre of hip hop and emo.
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