J. Cole
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Why Authenticity Is More Valuable Than Ever In Music
In today’s overly-saturated music market, where artists compete for our attention, authenticity is more valuable than ever.
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The Secrecy of J. Cole’s Controversial “Snow on tha Bluff”
We break down the secrecy behind J. Cole’s “Snow on tha Bluff,” and the controversy with Noname.
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“It’s Time to Go to Work”: Noname’s Necessary Truth on “Song 33”
“How can we be expected to both demolish white supremacy and rock you to sleep? We have too much to lose.”
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Imagining How 7 Rappers Will Reference COVID-19 in Their Music
The question is not whether Big Sean is going to shoehorn a bunch of awkward coronavirus-centric similes into his lyrics; the question is how many.
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André 3000 Is Wrong About Hip-Hop Parents
Let’s take a look at six rappers who are parents who remind us that family life transcends hipness and certainly belongs in hip-hop.
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JID Is a Living Testament to the Power of Perseverance: Interview
In a sit-down interview with Yoh in Miami, the Dreamville emcee reminds everyone why he’s a winner.
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Celebrating More Than J. Cole’s 35 Years on Earth
“Watching J. Cole mature into a young veteran—into a champion—has been a joy.”
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5 Songs Defined J. Cole’s Decade
Long live, King Cole.
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Rap Music’s 10 Decade-Defining Keywords
From “I” to “gang,” we break down the most prevalent keywords in rap this past decade.
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J. Cole’s ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ Turns 5
We celebrate J. Cole’s ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ on its fifth birthday.
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Breaking Down J. Cole‘s Discography Using the Greek Words for Love
We break down J. Cole‘s discography through the lens of the four Greek words for love.
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The Best Hip-Hop Album Release Week from Every Year of the 2010s
Long live overstuffed new-music-Fridays.