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J. Cole talks about his 'Essentials'

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:45:00 +0000

Like many rappers, Cole considers no less than two chains, a bottle of Hennessy, and a hookah as necessary items. In another respect though, we find noise-canceling headphones, a pen and pad (rare in an age of smartphone raps), and even more convincingly: a copy of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel is of great importance here, as it symbolizes what has made J.Cole’s music so appealing over the years: the balance between dark and light.

Check out J. Cole explaining each item in the above picture HERE

Source: HYPEBEAST

Born Sinner series: Kendrick Lamar Interview (w/ Audio download)

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:03:00 +0000

Rumor: J. Cole to Push "Born Sinner" album up to June 18th

noreply@blogger.com (JohnSuarez) — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:27:00 +0000

According to The Hollywood Reporter & Ddotomen.com, J. Cole will Move up his album release date to June 18th, which is also Kanye West's rumored release date, Fabolous (Loso's Way 2: Rise To Power), Mac Miller (Watching Movies With The Sound Off). Thats alot of competition on that date no matter what you think of each artist. Kanye liable for 300,000 units light and his fans have been waiting for his solo album due to his collaborative efforts with "Watch The Throne" and "Cruel Summer". Mac Miller is a successful independent artist that can sell units. Fabolous has been in the game over a decade, and has a solid fan base. All successful, top earning artist. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top. But yet, this is still a rumour.

"The source adds that Cole moved Born Sinner's release to compete with Kanye West's next album, which is strongly rumored to be dropping on June 18, one month after he plays Saturday Night Live. Says the source: "J. has been working nonstop to put out his album a week earlier—living in the studio, bringing in full orchestras and a choir." - The Hollywood Reporter

Born Sinner. Bitch

Elite - Long Time Coming (#KnicksTape Anthem)

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:20:00 +0000

Produced, written and edited by Elite.

#Dreamville #KnicksTape #4FUN

J. Cole added to 4th of July Jam with Ne-Yo, John Mayer, Demi Lovato and more!

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:50:00 +0000

Philly native sons The Roots top the show’s stellar lineup, which includes J.Cole, John Mayer, Jill Scott, Demi Lovato, and more. The concert kicks off at 8/7c on July 4, with a fireworks display to follow.

Bas - A Strange High

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:33:00 +0000

#QWRMII #SMF

Kay Cole Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:33:00 +0000

Absolutely amazing.

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BAS - Mook II

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:48:00 +0000

#QWRMII Coming !

The Truth with Elliott Wilson: J. Cole "Truly Yours 2"

noreply@blogger.com (JohnSuarez) — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:20:00 +0000

Rolling Stone Interviews J. Cole

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:18:00 +0000

J. Cole estimates he's written and recorded multiple full-length albums in the time since releasing his Number One debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, in 2011. "Honestly, I probably made four albums [since then]," he says. "But I don't think they would have been what the final album will be." It's the North Carolina-born MC's admitted perfectionism that resulted in Born Sinner, his second full-length LP for Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label.

The album, due June 25th, has not come without its share of setbacks: Cole initially announced it would be released in late January, only to pull back and continue recording. "I had the album, I had the title and I had what I thought was a concept," he tells Rolling Stone. "But I also had this itch in me that felt like 'Yo, I have way better stuff still in me.' It felt wrong to wrap up an album when I felt so full of ideas and full of this creative energy."

He's also heard the rumors that his relationship with Jay-Z is on the rocks, though Cole dismisses any rift between the two. "I've never been on bad terms with Jay-Z," he says. "I think people expect to see like, you know, how Lil Wayne is with Drake or how Kanye [West] is with Big Sean. People don't see that with Jay [and me], and they assume there's some kind of bad relationship. But man, there's never been any bad blood. I love that dude. He's clearly an icon, an idol. I've got so much respect for him."

Feeling strongly about his current work is something he was missing in the months leading up to the release of his debut album, Cole says. Specifically, the rapper was overwhelmed by the transition from recording mixtapes to a full-scale commercial release. "I was coming from a place where I was putting out free albums ,and I didn't even know they were albums," he says. "With the [debut] album it was like, 'Where's the single?' I'm like, I don't even know what the fuck a single is.

"I'm already an over-thinker," he continues. "I'm a super-duper over-analyzer. You mix that with self-doubt and pressure, and that's never healthy. I never want to go back to a place like that."

But working on Born Sinner, a process that started a week after releasing his debut, allowed Cole to reinvigorate himself both mentally and creatively. "I'm all the way inspired," he says. "I'm full of creative energy. I'm in that place where ideas flow out."

The rapper is keeping the sonic details of his new album close to the chest, though he says he's particularly satisfied with the album's first single, the Miguel-featuring banger "Power Trip," which currently sits at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"I made 'Power Trip' in my living room," he says proudly. "I made that beat, wrote that song, recorded the rough version of the vocals in my crib."

Cole adds that he hopes fans take particular notice of the fact that he self-produced a large portion of his new LP.

"I want people to know when they hear it – 'Yo, his two hands made that,'" he says. "That's something I think I didn't do on the first album, or even on my mixtapes. When you hear this, I want you to know who produced these. That's my main thing: watch out for the whole album, the concepts, the stories I'm telling. But really hear the production."

J. Cole joins Kendrick Lamar in NC !

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:46:00 +0000

J. Cole speaks on Rappers as NBA Players

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:48:00 +0000

J. Cole - Truly Yours 2

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:50:00 +0000

New Music: J. Cole - Cole Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:26:00 +0000

'Power Trip' featured on Elliott Wilson - The Truth

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:28:00 +0000

1 : 40

#BornSinner

New Music: BAS - Black and Blue #FiendFridays

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:25:00 +0000

J Cole on Alicia Keys & Eating at Strip Clubs (An Intimate Conversation with the Fat Jew)

noreply@blogger.com (JohnSuarez) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:15:00 +0000

J. Cole speaks on Boston bombing!

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:59:00 +0000

#PrayForBoston

New Video: J. Cole - Power Trip (Behind The Scenes) - Worldwide Link

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:28:00 +0000

J. Cole talks Born Sinner and production!

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:48:00 +0000

"Album of the year bruh"

J. Cole ranks the most creative NBA Players !

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:19:00 +0000

J. Cole talks Inspirations, Tour, Born Sinner and 2013!

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:16:00 +0000

J. Cole performs Power Trip and Nobody's Perfect in Chicago!

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:58:00 +0000

Cole performed his latest single 'Power Trip' and 'Nobody's Perfect' at Surround Sound of Fashion last night in Chicago!

#BornSinner

Thank you message from J. Cole for the Gift!

noreply@blogger.com (Dpak) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:03:00 +0000

Shoutout once again to all the villains included in the gift and in Dreamville Tales!

One love!

#DreamvilleNation

New Music: Omen x Jason Derulo – “I Got Dreams” (Unreleased)

noreply@blogger.com (JohnSuarez) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:10:00 +0000

This is a joint I did back in 2009 featuring Jason Derulo. Been sitting on it for awhile and figured why not just put it out. I’m still working on Elephant Eyes and its sounding very dope. Just making sure its right, made some fire last night. Hope ya’ll well. Peace.

- Omen