J. Cole Stars on BET’s “The Deal”
Cole stars on BET’s “The Deal” hip hop show which he talks about Fayetteville, his journey to the game and Jay-Z a little bit more in depth than he has ever before.
Behind the Scenes with Cole At NYU Show
Cole’s NYU Show (09/12/09)
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J.Cole Sits Down With Straight Spittas
J. Cole talks with Straight Spittas DVD about his debut album which is set to be released either the Spring or Summer of 2010. Cole also speaks on who has influenced him lyrically as well as his own lyrical ability.
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J.Cole Set To Perform Kia Motors Soul Collective
Cole is set to hit the stage at Kia Motor’s Soul Collective in Miami, FL. The show will start at 8pm and will include B.O.B, Clipse, and N.E.R.D.
J.Cole Talks About His Music Influences
At Vh1’s Hip Hop Honors Pre-Party, J. Cole talks with Meggie P on how Jay-Z has influenced his writing, his up in coming album and his “pen game”.
J. Cole Talks to Squeeze Radio About His Dreams
On Sept 17, 2009 J.Cole sat down with Squeeze Radio and spoke on how it feels to have his dreams come true. Cole also explains the meaning behind Grown Simba and more.
J.Cole Talks About The Production of His Work
In this video Cole speaks on his own productions and names producers whose work he really respects. Find out which producer Cole wants to really hit the studio with.
Im like the human body, I produce my own shit!Im like the human body, I produce my own shit! -Royal Flush
J.Cole Speaks On Drake With LA Leakers
Everyone wants to know what’s on Cole’s mind and what’s lingering in his dome on fellow freshman rapper, Drake.
Performance at VH1’s Hip Hop Honors Pre-Party
Last night at Club Touch, VH1’s Hip Hop Honor Pre-Party took place. J. Cole performed as well as Mickey Factz and XV. All which performed original pieces and in tribute, performed work from great predecessors. J. Cole performed Grown Simba, Public Service Announcement by Jay-Z, and Dead President by Jay-Z.
J. Cole’s North Carolina A&T Show Cancelled
J. Cole’s show at North Carolina A&T (10/02/09) will not be taking place. A replacement show will be announced at a later time.
J. Cole Sits Down With MADonly
J. Cole interviews with MADonly after his NYU performance (09/12/09). J. Cole talks about his the performance, his feature on “The Blueprint 3″, his rap career journey and more.
[Jay-Z] put me on the album, that’s great! Now people who would never of knew my name, know my name…and if they liked the verse, now they’re looking for my name
J. Cole Does Jimmy Jazz’s “Fresh For Fall” Collection
Maybe it’s his 6′3 frame or maybe it is his quick raise to stardom that crowned him the centerpiece of Jimmy Jazz’s “Fresh For Fall” collection. The collection campaign will take off in over 80 Jimmy Jazz’s store locations, one of which will be J. Cole’s home state, North Carolina. Stay tuned on the happenings of J. Cole and this collection.
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J. Cole Set to Perform at VH1’s Hip Hop Honor Pre-Party
On Sept 22, the Pre-Party for VH1’s Hip Hop Honor ceremony will go down. The artists set to perform are XV, Skyzoo, Mickey Factz, Torae and of course, J. Cole. The pre-party is just a warm up for the actual event, which will take place October 13, 2009. The who pre-party is hosted by non-other than talented Dj Enuff.
J.Cole Featured On ABC News [Article]
In the article Cole discusses his rise to stardom and how he used college to get to closer to Hov.
Lebron does everything. He can shoot, he can pass, he can handle the ball, he gets rebounds. That’s how I feel, whether its lyrics, or flow or beats. I just feel like I’m a renaissance man, like I’m revolutionizing the game.
J.Cole Attends Wale’s Birthday Bash
J.Cole attended Wale’s Birthday party last night which went down at Club Love, DC.
J.Cole Set To Perform At SMES Conference
Cole will be taking part in this year’s SMES Music Summit being held in Surfside Beach, SC. The summit takes place on Sept 25-28th.
J.Cole Set To Perform in Home State
J.Cole is scheduled to perform at N.C State on Sept 25th as well as N.C A&T on Oct 2nd.
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Court Dunn Presents J.Cole 16 Bars
Court Dunn has a series known as “16 Bars”. J. Cole was recently featured on this series performing his verse off “A Star is Born” with incredible footage from Cole’s 08/09 NYU Show.
Artwork For “Light Please”
Alex Haldi designed this artwork for J. Cole’s radio single Lights Please. Haldi also designed Cole’s cover for “The Warm Up”.
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J. Cole Interviews With Human Nature Magazine
J.Cole talks about working on A Star is Born with the big boss, Jay-Z to Human Nature Magazine. Did the interviewer seriously think he was going to get a freestyle out of Cole?
Full Coverage on J. Cole’s NYU Show
The show was as planned, very intimate with the crowd consisting of around 300 people and a live band. The dimly light room arranged in rows of chairs only heighten the personal feel to the occasion. There were two opening acts as well as featured artists who performed along side Cole. These artists being Donny Goines, Brandon Hines, and Lubna Lundy, just to name a few. Cole’s performance set included Grown Simba, Royal Flush, Lights Please, Losing My Balance, Rags to Riches, A Star is Born, “Dreams”, “Dolla and a Dream II”, ” I Get Up” and “Dead President II”. In addition, he performed three exclusive tracks, one which covered the subject of abortion, another which begins with recited vintage Kayne lyrics, and the last which was spat over The Roots’ Got Me beat.
Vibe Questions Why J.Cole Was Not A Cameo At “Answer The Call” SHow
Vibe Magazine released an article titled “Five Cameo’s Who Should’ve Been At Jay-Z’s 9/11 Show”. Vibe Magazine agrees that J.Cole should of performed last night alongside Jay-Z.
NYU Show Sold Out In 10 Minutes!
Addtitional tickets were released today at 12pm and the show sold out in 10 minutes! A far cry from Jay-Z’s Madison Square Garden Show selling out in 60seconds, but Cole is getting there
