J.Cole Interviews With MERDJ
Is Hip Hop becoming more lyrically again?
Slowly but surely it’s turning that corner. Especially with the signing of Lupe when he got on that’s when the turn really started. So it’s turning slowly. Artist like myself is really helping the turn even more. When I come out and can have mainstream success, I think that’s going to do wonders for other lyrical rappers.
Describe your music style?
My music don’t have any limits or any barriers. I can do anything. Once you try to box me in over here and categorize me as this type of artist I come over here and do this. I don’t have any limitations to what I do or what I’m able to say. I feel like I can do a record with Soulja Boy if I wanted to and still maintain my creditability because I am me as an artist and I’m not afraid of anything.
Out of the three tittle for the Album that is due to drop in the October 2010 have you picked one yet?
No not yet, but it’s dropping I just want to put it out right.
When people say J. Cole what should it be followed by?
J. Cole is good as hell and I’m determine. That’s what I want them to know I’m determine to put out good music.
ShouOut: MDJ
J.Cole Interviews With Greensboros 102 Jamz
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J.Cole Interviews With The New York Post [Video]
Our apologizes for the little bitty video screen…blame the New York Post!
ShoutOut: NCBred
J.Cole & Jim Jonsin ‘Problems’ [Download]
Alright TeamCole, thanks for all the links you sent us of this song but you know we are a leak free site but after we thought about it …Cole said( in a couple of interviews) that his Jim Jonsin produced track would most likely not be making the album. So for those of you that haven’t already downloaded “problems” Click here for the track. Although it is incomplete it is indeed a great listen!
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“Who Dat” Billboard Updates
On the R&B/Hip Hop Charts ”Who Dat” has moved from 39 to Number 32. The Heat Seekers Songs Charts have seen the biggest increase from 19 to number 8 (Wow). Also the Rap Songs charts are still being maintained at number 19.
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Malice Of The Clipse Co-Signs J.Cole
Q:Who do you like that’s more modern?
Malice: Like what?
Q: Like current rappers. New breed, like J. Cole. You don’t have to say him…
Malice: Oh. Yeah, yeah. I like J. Cole. Drake, Kanye and I like them because they’re still staying true to lyric-driven hip hop. They say a lot of slick things. Hip hop has definitely changed and I still like it. I like those guys a little more because they still use metaphors and a lot of slick lines. They’re taking time when they write.
Read the complete article here
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J.Cole Celebrates As Grey Goose’s Rising Star
Be on the look out for more Grey Goose Rising Star Events!
Video: J.Cole Explains The Cheerleader Controversy
Update, for all the non-U.S residents, here’s a quick transcript I wrote up. It’s not word for word but you get the point:
“Basically for the people that don’t know, what happened was that the chancellor of FSU…saw the video and was mad. He felt that the cheerleaders were depicted wrong, which was not the case. But once he made a scene out of it the local high school joined in…it became my first piece of controversy but really this happens in alot of black communities. It’s a generation gap, they don’t get it. They don’t see the good in it. That a kid from the Ville made it out and made something out of himself and he wants to come back home and represent to the rest of the world…they can’t see past the curse words. But I’m not mad…”
Shouts to Kimble Wright
[Video] J.Cole Performs In Cleveland
Check out the footage above taken during Cole’s stop at a local Cleveland zoo, pictures can be viewed here. The event was zoo…no Nicki Minaj. Sorry couldn’t resist.
J.Cole Chats With Angel Elliott
Peep the interview below where light skinned Jermaine speaks on his inspirations, politics, and his college rival.
Author’s note: Cole I adore you but I’m a Philly girl and Temple > Saint John’s…that is all. Shouts to Angel for the dope interview!
Rarely do you find a rapper who’s resume includes graduating magna cum laude. Jermaine Cole b.k.a J.Cole’s does and he makes it obvious with his slick, psuedo intellectual, yet witty lyrics and style. J.Cole came to Washington D.C. last night for his Direct Drive Record Pool Presents the DTLR Listening Lounge. The event gave media and select fans a glimpse into his upcoming project, “Coles World” slated for an October 2010 release. DMV hip hop scene notables like DJ Alizay, Phil Ade, Raheem DeVaughn, King Pen Slim, Jay Claxton, DJ Reddz, Swinn Brock and Mr. Mottz were in the building.
J. Cole tells us why he’s competitive, what it feels like to be the first person signed to Roc Nation and who’s huge shadow he has to work to get under from. Check it out!AEAL: You rap, you write, your produce, you’re like a hip hop renaissance man.
J.Cole: Thank you!
AEAL: What inspiries your music?
J.Cole: What inspiries me? There are a few things. It’s a combination of just life in general, but its also my competitive nature. I just want to be the best, you know I want to do everything on my own. That’s why I produce my own stuff. I’m like, a control freak! I think that’s what it is. If I’m going to do something I want to be the best, I want to do it well. I think that’s what it really comes down to.
AEAL: One of your first big mainstream rap debuts was on Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 Album. How’d that feel?
J.Cole: That was crazy, I still really can’t believe it when I think about it. It was a blessing obviously. It’s funny how life works out, I never would have seen that coming. Like I thought I would have got on, and got a deal but I never thought it would have been like that.
AEAL: That has to say a lot about your rap ability, to have Jay-Z, really a living hip hop legend give you a huge endorsment like that, when you’re fresh in the game. What did you think when you found out that you’d be the first artist signed to the Roc Nation imprint?
J.Cole: I was excited of course, I was happy. But I was like man I’ve got to work that much harder to make sure I’m not in this mans shadow! Because he’s got such a big shadow! So I was like man, I’ve got to make my own path and work that much harder if I’m going to make this decision you know.
AEAL: So you are in Washington D.C., the Nation’s Capitol. Do you have a policy issue that’s important to you?
J.Cole: You know what, when I was in college I was really deep and heavy into politics but ever since I’ve been chasing this I haven’t been too involved. So I keep my ear farely tuned, but not as much as I should so theres no real political policy that I’m real active about. But there are a lot of social issues that I really still care about. Maybe that will resurface when I get a little older, right now I don’t have time for that. I use to be really caught up in it.
AEAL: You went to St. John’s right?
J.Cole: Yeah I did!
AEAL: I went to Temple, guess that makes you my rival, haha.
J.Cole: Oh Temple? I don’t mess with you after that!
AEAL: Yes you do!
-Angel
Video: MTV Presents Fashion 101 With J.Cole
+ ON WANTING BLING:
“I’m actually thinking about going to get my first chain. I’m not into anything super flashy. I’m just tired of going to all these shows, like I do a summer jam and Waka Flocka’s there, Gucci [Mane]’s there, or [Young] Jeezy’s there and they come out and they’re just shining like a light bulb, you know? It’s against my whole beliefs as a rapper, but when you see it like that, you’re like ‘Hold up. You’re not about to be out here shining on me boy.’ So I’m thinking about getting a little chain or something. Just something to just glow a little bit.”
+ ON TRENDS FOR THE LADIES:
“I’m a sucker for Rihanna — remember when she cut this side off and she got the hair over here. Or even Cassie. If you do that, that means you’ve got ultra confidence in yourself for you to shave your entire left side — how crazy is that? I like that when it’s done well and worn well.”
+ ON USING SAGGY PANTS TO REBEL:
“I feel like when I got my deal, I sag so much harder now. Because man I feel like I’m never going to get — well, hopefully — I’m never going to get a 9 to 5. I’m never going to go on job interviews. So it’s kind of my rebellion to the world. I’m going to sag my jeans.”
Sorry to the fans residing outside of the U.S, MTV sucks but its okay I’m in the library so I couldn’t watch these either. Anyway enjoy Professor Cole’s lessons in fashion!
Video: J.Cole At The Young Adult Expo
Check out the video above where Jermaine shares his thoughts on rapping to this younger generation and how he’s been able to reach them. Which brings me to a question for Team Cole…. which one of Cole’s songs has the most meaning to you? If you’re nervous I’ll go first, mine’s is Losing My Balance….now leave your pick in the c-section.
J.Cole Speaks With NetMaster [Video]
While in London Town Cole spoke on “Who Dat” being a “traditional” rap song,establishing himself as a producer,the pressure he applies to himself,working with @Omen & much more also, confirming his thoughts on “Thank me Please”(lol) & being in a long term relationship…ladies!
Video: J.Cole Speaks With GoWhere Hip Hop
J.Cole talks about the Teflon Don, lack of album features & once again confirming the albums title will not be Cole World!
J.Cole Interviews With FMW [Video]
Very laid back interview dont you think?
J.Cole Interviews With K97.5 [Video]
Thank you Jermaine!!
J.Cole Wins “Whose Got Next” At The Sucker Free Summit
Congrats to Mr.Cole, we couldn’t be happier!! And for those who didn’t get to watch it this afternoon check out the rerun tonight at 11pm on MTV2. Also check back on jcolefans.com for some additional video.
Video: J. Cole ‘Honored’ To Be A ‘Hottest Breakthrough MC Of 2010′ Finalist
Don’t forget to tune into MTV’s Sucker Free Summit on July 25th to see if Mr.Cole takes home the title!
J.Cole ‘Who Dat’ Billboard Updates
Up three spots from last week on the R&B/Hip Hop Charts “Who Dat” has moved from number 42 to number 39. The Heat Seekers Songs charts are still maintained at number 23. Also the Rap Songs charts have moved up one spot to number 19.
Video: J.Cole On Fuse’s Hip Hop Shop
In case you missed it or you don’t have Fuse here’s Cole’s appearance from tonight’s episode of Hip Hop Shop.
Spotted @ RR
