New Label, but Still Versatile| Posted April 25, 2024 What You Need to Know We have been hearing Aaron Cole for about ten years now since he was an early teen. Most of that time was spent on Gotee Records. He announced his departure from Gotee in the most respectful manner, honoring TobyMac and Joey Elwood. A little later, Cole signed with RCA Inspiration/Provident which is under the Sony Music umbrella. With so much that has changed, he released the aptly titled album, Sorry I Changed, first on the new label. Despite the shifts, Cole remains true to his craft showcasing his prowess in both rapping and singing. Guests on the album include DOE, and Kirk Franklin with top-notch production.
What It Sounds Like
Aaron Cole did not veer from the formula that we love from him. He is the versatile rapper and singer that we have rocked with for years. "Hands On My Life" has Aaron rapping over a smoothed-out track accented by a sped-up chorus of vocal samples. He knows that all he has been through and blessed with is only explained as the Hand of God.
"I Love It" is one of the first singles he released from the album. Produced by Cole Walowac and Solomon Olds of former band, Family Force 5, Aaron is just showing gratitude for a life he has been blessed to live. Although it has come with some heartache and cutting ties from unhealthy relationships, he welcomes the trials.
"What It's Like" is a head nodder that I can vibed to as well. This song is a retrospective look at the grind of selling CDs at the lunch table along with his parent's divorce, and the recent pain of losing loved ones including his grandmother.
Kirk Franklin steps into his usual role of injecting vibrant energy on "SBTN," a song that takes the chorus of Kirk's "Something About The Name Jesus," and mashes it with a dance track. Who would have thought that such a song would be transferred into a dance anthem?! It works!
Spiritual Highlights The whole album is a compilation of the highs and lows of his life while always showing gratitude for living blessed. Through some things like losing his grandmother, and other staggering blows, Cole continues to point to Christ while dealing with staggering blows like losing his grandmother. It is a great reminder of the scripture that says, "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (I Thessalonians 5:18). "Somebody had to pray for me to get this fly/Somebody prayed for my family up in the Chi/Somebody had to pray cuz the odds were stacking high/I know somebody prayed, we still alive." These are lyrics from the boom bap hitter, "Prayed For Me." Yes, Aaron gets a little braggadocious, but it is mostly just a song dedicated to the power of those who have interceded for him in prayer.
Best Song on the Album "Infinity (feat. DOE)" is one of those songs that you could attribute to a marriage (especially since both Cole and DOE are both married to their respective spouses). However, this one is reserved for God, "God I thank You for the good, bad, the ugly/It's all part of the story/Shows me that You always gon' love me/Through the good, bad, the ugly." DOE's mezzo-soprano vocals and intonation just add to everything that she is on. "Infinity" is one of those, "That's the jam!" songs. "Look @ God" is another one of my favorites. I cannot help, but nod my head while listening.
Final Word Sorry, I Changed is another solid offering by Aaron Cole. With the backing of RCA Inspiration/Provident, I am sure he will charter into new territories. Listen on Apple Music
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