J. Cole
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the debut of his critically-acclaimed mixtape The Warm Up, J. Cole penned a heartfelt letter to his fans. Not only did he deliver that message via his website, he also world-premiered the long-awaited visual to “Lights Please” in conjunction.
In a new special, RapFix Presents: J. Cole¹s The Warm Up 5 Years Later, MTV2 takes a look back at J. Cole and the mixtape that set him on the path to rap stardom.
Remember when Jay Z sparked a debate about rappers and charity when he announced that his “presence” was charity? Thankfully for us, these guys aren’t as frugal as Hov the MC.
J. Cole released his breakout The Warm Up mixtape five long years ago. And while things have certainly changed for the Roc Nation MC since then (he’s currently the CEO of his own imprint, Dreamville Records, through Interscope Records), he’s dedicated the second annual “Dollar & A Dream” Tour to his longtime fans.
In a strange twist of a fate, the current generation of rappers has spawned more superstars but less viable artists in terms of record sales.
J. Cole delivered spot on visuals for each of his Born Sinner singles, and today, the Roc Nation MC continues the streak with “She Knows,” featuring Amber Coffman. Again, the Dreamville CEO proved that he doesn’t need to be the focal point of the story for it to be told effectively.
J. Cole is wearing an entirely different hat these days, as he’s now the head honcho of Dreamville Records, which partnered with Interscope records. Following the announcement during the Dreams May Come True tour show in New York City, he spoke with Billboard in detail about the deal.
J. Cole’s dollar and a dream days have blossomed into a potential multi-million dollar reality.
Sounds like Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole didn’t want to be interrupted by thirsty groupies as they “connect politic ditto.” Cole had a birthday party in NYC earlier this week and K. Dot came through to kick it with the Roc Nation and Dreamville rapper.
To say J. Cole is having one of those “best week ever’s” would be a pretty safe and reassuring bet.
J. Cole‘s What Dreams May Come tour hit Madison Square Garden last night (January 28) and he made sure it was memorable show. The Roc Nation rapper brought Kendrick Lamar and Jay Z as surprise guests, with the latter gifting him his old Roc-a-fella chain.
Add major label record executive to J. Cole‘s resume. The North Carolina bred rapper’s Dreamville label has been picked up for distribution by Interscope Records.