J.Cole On Mic Check Radio “In The Booth” Series
Tonight J.Cole will take the air for Mic Check Radio’s “In The Booth” series. For those not able to tune into the session via radio, you can stream the interview here at 6pm.
Props to Mic Barber on the tweet
(Originally published Nov. 23rd)
“More Than Likely [Hov Will Be On The Album]…We’ll See”
Not too sure if this should be titled an interview, more like Gage yelling questions at J.Cole and then answering them himself. J.Cole does revel interesting details about his up and coming work in this “interview” which was shot 4 months prior. Odds are, Cole will not be dropping another mixtape as many of his fans hoped for and that “more than likely” Hov will be featured on his up and coming album…”we’ll see“.
Footage of J.Cole’s Opening Set In Toronto
Though the footage is a couple of weeks old, it’s never too late to show footage of J.Cole’s personal set from TB3 tour especially because it’s so hard to come by. Here is some good footage of J.Cole opening up and doing his thing on tour last month in Canada.
Prop: Ro’Shine
Royce Da 5′9″ Speaks On J.Cole
Peep Slaughterhouse’s Royce share his thoughts on J.Cole. Elite nicely sums up Royce’s thoughts on J.Cole in the tweet below. (It starts around the 8:30 mark)
Props: Elite
Get “Lights Please” On iTunes
I’m sure you already have Lights Please in your iTunes with a play count of 100+, but now the only right thing to do is to support J.Cole and purchase it from the iTunes store. The hit single can be downloaded via iTunes for only $ .99 here. Check out J.Cole’s friend Dwayne and friend/Producer Elite already ahead of the game.
Where Are You J.Cole?
You probably have noticed that information on J.Cole affairs has been coming in pretty slow lately. With J.Cole now off tour, he is back in the studio working on his solo album which is set to drop Spring of 2010. Word of Cole’s album on the way already has fans buzzing; anticipating nothing short of greatness. More than likely, that is exactly what Cole is in the booth cooking up right now for ya’.
The Sample That Started “A Star Is Born”
Again, lets take it back right now. A Star is Born is the track which J.Cole made his big debut on the “The Blueprint 3″ album. The song Touch Me by Mother Freedom Band is the sample Kayne used in the production for A Star Is Born. Now that’s what I call some Chi Town soul for ya’.
“Lights Please” XV Remix
Rapper and producer XV remixes J.Cole’s hit Lights Please…interesting
Words from XV…
Spotted: Its A Rap
J.Cole On East Village Radio Tonight [Updated]
Tune into East Village Radio tonight at 8pm to hear music producer Mark Ronson and J.Cole talk it up. If you wont be near a radio, check out EVR’s website to stream the interview. Chances are this is going to be a very good radio session.
J.Cole will NOT Be On EVRradio Due to scheduling issues
J.Cole And Wale Freestyle While Waiting For Food
While waiting for food in a Denny’s Restaurant in Champaign, IL, Wale and J.Cole spit a quick freestyle off the dome. Good to see these guys have fun while on tour.
“She wanted Jay-Z, but this nigga will do!”
Therapy Thursdays II
J.Cole wasn’t joking in a recent blog entry when he said he opens up 10 minutes before the show to a half full arena. A lot of people didn’t get to catch J.Cole’s personal when attending a TB3 show-myself including-but nonetheless we got it for you on deck. This is footage of J.Cole’s set at the Eastern Michigan University tour stop (09/21/09).
J.Cole Sits Down With Reality Bytes
Reality Bytes caught up with J.Cole at his tour stop in Austin, TX to conduct a quick interview. Cole mainly addresses how he is paving the way for other NC/down south rappers to make it in the game. Cole also speaks on the common misconceptions people have about southern rappers. Check it out!
J.Cole On Imeem Homepage
Chances are if you just happened to visit Imeem today to bump some J.Cole, you already seen J.Cole covering the homepage. Next to his picture is an excerpt which reads “A Star is Born: Jay-Z gives J. Cole a Shot to Shine” and talks about J.Cole’s past work and what’s yet to come. Check it out!
J. Cole Fans Is Under Construction!
J. Cole Fans will be back soon with a new look! Please check back soon!
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Team Cole
J.Cole On HardKnock TV Part 2
In this second video, J.Cole talks with HardKnock TV about the status of his album, working with No ID, creating a ‘team’ to make his music, as well as his thoughts on Kanye and his favorite debut albums of all time.
“These are songs that I would never let go of without, you know, putting some kind of value on ‘em, packaging ‘em as my first album.”
The Sample That Started “Beautiful Bliss”
We are going to take it back right now. The Wale track, Beautiful Bliss, which featured Melanie Fiona and J.Cole used a sample from The Spinner’s (Do it Do it) No One Does It Better. Lupe also sampled the Spinner’s track on his song titled Theme Music To a Drive-By.
“I yearn for that livin large but Mama I aint done yet, sit back and watch your son rise, kick back and know your son set” -J.Cole (Beautiful Bliss)
Props: Kevin Knottingham & Troop Up
J.Cole’s Diary From The Blueprint 3 Tour-Complex Blog
Complex follows J.Cole on the second to last stop off the BP3 tour in Illinois. Pictures document backstage photos, and run-ins with Pharrell and Wale. The blog includes J.Cole’s thoughts on comparisons, groupies, fashion and insight on what it was like on tour.
“You can’t learn confidence, but I see how much it helps. When we first started I was really unsure of myself. I was all over the stage, trying to please everybody in the crowd. Then I see Jay and he’ll rap an entire verse from one spot if he wants. It’s like he has an invisible box up there. So the importance of confidence is probably the biggest thing I’ve learned from him, but also that you gotta have some hits to get there in the first place.”
“[I'm] Roughly 75% Done With My Solo Project”
A recent article published by Sohh.com pieced together previously spoken words from J.Cole about his up and coming album. Cole’s solo album is set to debut Spring of 2010 which producers such as No I.D will have featured work on. Cole steered away from name dropping on which artists will be featured on the album but explained why. Check the bottom link to read the rest.
“But I’m the type of person where, A., I look at things as challenges, I like challenges and, B., I truly believe that you determine your own destiny.”
J.Cole Tales From Tour- Honey Magazine
J.Cole talks to Honey Magazine about his journey on The Blueprint 3 Tour. He talks about his growth as a performer, his favorite part of the show and his goal when he performs. Check it out!
“Performing in front of a packed arena with close to 20,000 people is … like having sex with the baddest chick, but bustin’ in one minute!”
J. Cole on KUBE 93’s Sound Session, Pts. 1-3
“In the first part of the interview, J. Cole discussed his background, his influences on the mic, his first rap name, how graduating college changed his life both in and out the booth, the struggles of being a producer, and more.”
J. Cole on KUBE 93’s Sound Session, Pt. 2 from DJ Hyphen on Vimeo.
J. Cole on KUBE 93’s Sound Session, Pt. 3 from DJ Hyphen on Vimeo.
The Blueprint 3 Tour Hits Vanderbilt University
“This is the Last Call” for The Blueprint 3 Tour and it went down Friday night at Vanderbilt University. Thanks to Krowd Pleasher we have pictures on deck from Cole’s opening set.
The Blueprint 3 Tour Comes To An End
The Blueprint 3 Tour made its last stop yesterday night in Nashville, Tennessee. That means J.Cole and his manager Ibrahim are headed back home, which is the ‘big apple’ for them. The tour was J.Cole’s first but he handled every show like a pro. If heads didn’t know who J.Cole was before, they definitely do now. If you didn’t catch Cole on this tour, cheer up…I have a feeling he will be back on the road soon.
The album, tour, everything was inspiring… Peep Cole’s tweet about the end of the tour:
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J.Cole Sits Down In A Vanderbilt Interview
Music editor Zac Hunter sat down with J. Cole to talk about opening for Jay-Z, the car he’s going to buy in his off week, his most embarrassing moments on stage and how to make a good impression.
Props: Insidevandy.com
J.Cole’s Hard Work Pays Off On Tour With Hova [Article]
While on the road, J.Cole gets interviewed by Vanderbilt University’s student news source. J.Cole talks about what the Roc Nation support is like, the college scene, influences, basketball and what to expect on his upcoming album. He will be performing this friday, 11/13/09 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.
“There’s a lot of soul in the album. There’s even some West Coast. How can I describe it? I think of the guitar on the Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s “Californication,” like guitar sprinkled in. That’s one of my favorite parts, just listening to the songs so far. That wasn’t my vision, but it just kind of happened.
