Well doesn’t this just suck. At last night’s Arizona performance, J. Cole asks his fans the usual rap show question of who’s hip to aware of the new album, Cole World. Obviously, most audience members were since it was a J. Cole show. But Cole was the one in for a surprise once a fan handed him the retail CD…which doesn’t release until next week. Peep the 1:16 mark and Cole’s response that he doesn’t even have a physical copy yet. Even though it’s legit, the fan’s lucky this ain’t the ’90s, word to the Hoodratz.
According to Miss Dimplez, a few Target stores in the area allegedly got the release date mixed up and started selling the Roc rookie’s debut a little early. Ouch!
Taking a glass half full approach, the NC rhymer can still be happy to know folks are buying his music.
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well he has dedicated fans…like seriously some ppl that didn’t really know Cole(and his music)..listen to the leak and said they were instant fans and would purchased his album…and begin and fan frm day one… i am def copping his album (with all the great reviews I’ve heard too)..this has been a GREAT year for hip-hop :)
ps:i was dyin at the part where the fan gave him the cd and cole does not even have his own hard copy LMAOOOO damnnn!!!!
Does anyone know when cole coming back to ny? last show i saw was @ sob’s
Im a big Jay Z fan and all but I swear once , just once I would love to see Jay just be an executive and make sure his artists shit gets handled properly ….Target selling it early??? Album leak??? Did any of that shit happen with Watch The Throne ??? Maybe I’m buggin….
Wow this cat can’t catch a break. But the album is good.
I blame Bleek for these leaks; he is as we know still 1 hit away
At least the fan didn’t hand him a Memorex CD-R copy of his own album. THAT would have been fucked up.
I was planning on going to his show tmw (in SF) but I wasn’t able to switch up my plans.
I’m gonna most definitely cop a few copies of the album. I listened to the leak and it is truly amazing.
I doubt the leak will affect the sales too much, since everyone is saying it’s a great album. If anything, it’ll get him some new fans and possibly people who will go to shows & buy albums.
Dollar and a Dream III is fucking incredible by the way.
loll wtf…i hear cole doin a 1$ show in N.Y this weekend i believe…
lmao @ him checking inside the case to make sure it was real.
loll wtf…i hear cole doin a 1$ show in N.Y this weekend i believe…
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sure is…its kinda dope that he’s doing that tho!!!its that dollar and a dream mentality lls
I met him in person, he is a real cool dude. I gotta admit the response to his album has been very positive and Im buying at least 2 to 3 copies. That “Rise & Shine” record>>>>>>>>
i’m def copping this album. TSS if you guys fuck up the review for this yall in trouble. this album is real strong
Funniest part is def cole making sure it was a legit retail copy. lol
Cole Fans rock tho, at least it wasn’t no fake shit.
Why would anyone buy more than one copy of an album? I think J. Cole is going to do alright without you cats buying a copy for every CD player in your house/car.
this album is right up there with section 80 and k.r.i.t.
very good if not great effort from jermaine cole. i’ve been listening since the warm up and been a fan since. those that dont know bout’ dude are sleeping. a star is born
LMFAO. the rap version of spinal tap. when a fan has ur album before u do
The album was leaked by kanyigga of the kanyetothe forum. Dude got a permaban from the site and maybe even federal involvement. Homeboy took one for the team…Still buying the album tho
This is the only shit worth buying right now. All of these other dudes that get praise on the Internet are aiiight, Cole on the other hand has definitely given me a reason to purchase his album.
The album is amazing IMO, Cole put his heart into it. I will definitely be supporting Cole and getting a copy on the 27th.
This is the second time in a week that TSS has used the “Cole World” pun. Moratorium is now in effect.
Amazing album. I got tht hot $10 4da homie waitn on tht OFFICIAL re day
Blame should rest soley on Roc Nation and Jay for this happening. Second all shipments come with a packaging slip on when they can go out. Target was trying to get a leg up it seems.
I don’t think it leaking will hurt him. He’s getting good reviews on the net and is out on tour to promote it.
“tell you what, for 16.99 I got that new new Outkast. Dont even come out til next week. Ok give me 15 then”
Why is everyone talking about buying. Don’t give Jay-Z money he is whitey now. 5%ers stand up and go cop that Z-Ro
5%ers = 5% of the population who think they are disciples of a fictional god.
hahahaha j cole is such a punk. in the 90s you would get shot if you told a rapper to his face you had a bootleg copy of his album
He needs this to be honest. His singles were so bad I was worried about the album.
If you don’t believe Bleek is behind it all you are crazy. Bleek is the true evil mastermind…he’s the puppet master behind Jay-Z, the one who blackballed Ghostface, Buddens, and other East Coast artist who snubbed him at restaurants and award shows (Bleek is still upset Ghostface didn’t share any chicken breast at Popeyes).
Just think about it…Bleek is EVIL!!!! I mean look at his head? He clearly must be some type of evil genius.
3.25 cigs album with a 5 cigs song (Lost Ones). So many fillers it could be a mixtape.
lol @ the girl yelling “7 months pregnant @ 1:28, she trying to get on maurey….
IDK from the singles this sounds like Cole could be another mixtape rapper and shitty album.. I’ll hold my .02 until i give it a few spins
Album is a memorable rookie effort. Damn good. Buyin it 27th
Yeah, so I DL’d the shit too… well worth it IMO. Cole pulls me in lyrically. I want to hear the full story, or whatever he is talking about. I’m definitely copping the album on the 27th though, I try to make it a point to purchase the albums of artists I really support, and in this case….
aye bigga u a fool for that one , the record company is to blame for all the albums leaking they making money hand over fist and complain and say record sales are down and to point out that really only rap and r& b albums leak like this why is that with that being said still going to purchase it
ya’ll r sleeping on Phonte, album is the best of the 27th
Hell yeah the HOODRATZ!!! Oh yeah Cole……. He uh um………. SO YEAH THE HOODRATZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“for $19.99 got that new new BIG K.R.I.T. don’t come out till next year” lol
I agree with dedxsad, That Phonte album is crazy!! But J. Cole’s album is head to head with Section 80.. Great first album.