J. Cole — Dreamville

A North Carolina native, Cole grew up with a mother who loved rock and folk while his father was a fan of hardcore hip-hop artists like 2Pac and Ice Cube.

 

Since 2013, Cole has conducted an annual tour called “Dollar And A Dream” where fans willing to pay one dollar are treated to tracks from his early work.

J. Cole was the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label who released his official debut, Cole World: The Sideline Story, which debuted on top of the Billboard 200. Featuring the single “Power Trip”. Born Sinner followed in 2013 with guest appearances from Miguel, TLC, and Kendrick Lamar.

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2014 FOREST HILLS DRIVE VINYL In Stores Now

J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive is now available on vinyl. All you collectors out there can cop your vinyl at your local Urban Outfitters or purchase online HERE

J. Cole joins The combat Jack Show

J. Cole details the inspiration behind ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’, his battle with expectations, wanting to sign Kendrick Lamar when they first met and more. Special Thanks to Felton for setting this one up.

J. Cole & Dale Jr. cover ESPN the Magazine

Before they even met, J. Cole and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were linked by a single lyric. ESPN gets the perfect strangers together for an interview. Check out the full story in ESPN The Magazine’s Feb. 2 Music Issue on ESPN.com

J. Cole x Funkmaster Flex

J. Cole calls up Funk Flex at Hot 97 to discuss Nascar, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dreamville artists Bas, Cozz and Omen, social media, whips and more.

Jeremih feat J. Cole – Planes

Jeremih unleashes a new single entitled ‘Planes’ featuring J. Cole. Produced by Vinylz, the track serves as the latest release from his upcoming third studio LP ‘Late Nights: The Album’.

Complex: Man Of The House

Cole covers the December issue of Complex Magazine. The NC native talks leaving home to follow his rap dreams and finding true happiness in the place where it all began. Check out the powerful story at Complex.com

Dreamville Season Vol. 1 (New Years Mix by DJ Moma)

Some Dreamville music from this year, other songs we rock with and a little sneak peak of some new Omen. Check it out. End of the Year Mix by DJ Moma.

J. COLE TOPS STASHED’S 50 GREATEST ALBUMS OF 2014

Like they do every year around this time, TheStashed kicks off Listmas with the best albums of 2014. Look out for Cozz at #42, while J. Cole tops the list. Check out the full list at TheStashed.

Complex: 50 Best Albums of 2014

Dreamville snags two spots on Complex Magazines annual list of their Top 50 albums. Cozz & Effect comes in at #38 and 2014 Forest Hills Drive takes #4. Check out the list at Complex

J. Cole – Debuts at No.1 on Billboard 200

J. Cole’s third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, easily debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album moved 375,000 equivalent units in the week ending Dec. 14, according to Nielsen Music.

Read more at Billboard

Forest Hills Drive Samples Mix by DJ Run P

Respect Magazine and DJ Run P dig deep into J. Cole‘s 2014 Forest Hills Drive with his FHD Samples Mix. This mix is more than just a playlist of what was sampled, they also include J.Cole’s interview snippets in the mix since they too provide insight about Cole’s creative process.

J. Cole – 'Ain't Enough Of Us Trying'

The day after his third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, was released, J. Cole spoke to NPR’s Microphone Check hosts Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Frannie Kelley.

J. Cole – Interview with Angie Martinez

Cole stops by the voice of NY to talk his David Letterman performance, top five rappers, and a lot more in his first radio interview in months

J. Cole – Be Free – David Letterman

J. Cole hits “The Late Show With David Letterman” to deliver a moving performance of his powerful number “Be Free” on December 10, 2014. Get J. Cole’s new album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ now on iTunes.

J. Cole – Apparently

Download J. Cole’s new album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ on iTunes

J. Cole – Intro

Pre-order J. Cole’s new album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ on iTunes

Available everywhere December 9

2014 Forest Hills Drive

The album name is derived from the address of J. Cole’s actual childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The project is a meditation on the value of love relative to worldly success. Fuck Money, Spread Love.

J. Cole – 2014 Forest Hills Drive

Available 12/9

“What up? My New Album is finished. It’s called 2014 Forest Hills Drive and it’s very special to me. It’s available everywhere 12/9. This time I’m releasing no singles, just the album. See you in 3 weeks. Thank you for the love and support.”

– Cole

J. Cole – Hypebeast

A look at some J. Cole Essentials.

J. Cole – Made in America Festival

Cole touched the stage yesterday afternoon for the Made In America festival in Philly. Opening up his set with his Mike Brown and then moving on to the classics. Cole World.

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