Cole Jackson opens an ambitious chapter with "LEVIATHAN"

The opening track of Cole Jackson’s sophomore studio album "HOBBES," “LEVIATHAN,” immediately establishes the scale of the narrative. The single is the opening track of a sixteen-track concept album about community and alternative hip-hop, which is required to create a much larger artistic world. And it does so with confidence, beginning with blistering strings, chants, and thunderstorms before morphing into something much more upbeat and braggadocious.

This dramatic shift is one of the defining strengths of the track. The opening atmosphere hints at tension and grandeur, and the transition to a more energetic performance reveals Jackson’s ability to balance spectacle with personality. The song introduces an artist willing to explore ambition, identity, and community through a non-traditional hip-hop lens.

Cole Jackson sets a cinematic backdrop but leaves enough emotional room for the listener to realize something bigger is happening. The track feels grandly ambitious without losing its human center, thanks to the blend of dramatic instrumentation, energetic hip-hop, and personal revelation. It’s a bold opening chapter for "HOBBES" and a tantalizing introduction to Jackson’s rich creative world.

Follow Cole Jackson on Instagram