J. Cole knows what it is regarding the self-produced track “Work Out.” The best way to warm up the cold shoulder to the single is to release a video with pretty chicks. Read the rest of this entry »

The imminent release of Jermaine Cole’s debut is nearing but everyone is antsy, fans and artist alike. To properly get you thirsting for Cole World: The Sideline Story, the young Simba is embarking on a weekly music episode like offering time in Sunday Service. The first installment is a quick but significant package because it features a couple of records that were slated to make the cut for the album, but for whatever reason, didn’t. Read the rest of this entry »

In part two of his Rap-Up interview, J. Cole talks the significance and meaning behind the Sideline Story title, holding out for a verse from Jiggaman and working with Trey Songz. Read the rest of this entry »

The truth is this. I’ve mentioned previously being lightweight disappointed Friday Night Lights didn’t receive more of a push from a visual aspect. So seeing J. Cole’s team taking the active approach by releasing what looks to be a series of vlogs leading up to the liberation of his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story is a positive sign. Read the rest of this entry »

It won’t be long now. True, there is still plenty of intangibles, press spots, leaks, plugs and all the other rigmarole associated with a 2011 album releases lying ahead. Yet, J. Cole was at least able to get one monkey off his back.

His Roc Nation/Sony Music debut finally has a concrete release date. Read the rest of this entry »

The summer is here and that only means there’s plenty of skin to be exposed where the sun does shine. Jermaine is making his contribution to the ladies’ sweat devotion with the first official single to the album likely to be named Cole World before the end of September. Read the rest of this entry »

Chances are, if you’re over 21, you have had at least one pregnancy scare. The feeling of waking up the next morning wondering if there was a hole in the rubber or a missed period are enough to drive a person insane. Food tastes different, comedies are no longer funny and it is the first thing on your mind in the morning and last at night. J. Cole’s “Lost Ones” documents when a “scare” transforms into “reality” and how both young partners react to the situation. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s get one thing ironed out:

“You see, my intentions with you was clear
I’m learning not to judge a woman by the sh*t that she wear
Therefore you shouldn’t judge a n*gga off the sh*t that you hear.”

Those are some dope lines Read the rest of this entry »