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J. Cole

Jermaine Cole, better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American rapper and producer. He is best known for being the first artist to be signed to Jay-Z's label Roc Nation.[2]

Life and career

Jermaine Cole was born in Germany on January 28th, 1985, and than shortly after moved to Fayettville, North Carolina, where he was raised by his mother. Cole attended Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville, and graduated in the class of 2003. He later attended St. John's University, graduating magna cum laude.[3]

Cole released his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in late 2007. Jay-Z signed Cole after hearing one of the songs, "Lights Please." He released his second mixtape, The Warm Up, on June 15, 2009. Following the release of The Warm Up, he released the freestyle "Back to the Topic."[4]

Cole appeared on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint 3, on the track "A Star Is Born."[5] He is featured on Wale's debut album, Attention Deficit, after being featured on Wale's mixtape. Cole also worked with producer No I.D. for his upcoming debut album. Most recently, he was touring with Jay-Z on the Blueprint 3 tour. He is reported to go on tour with both Jay-Z and Young Jeezy in 2010, the year that his first album is expected to be released.

In January 2010, Cole, along with Jay Electronica & Mos Def appeared on Talib Kweli's single, "Just Begun" (Produced By Hi-Tek) for their new Reflection Eternal Album. J.Cole has also appeared on B.o.B's mixtape May 25th (released in February 2010) in the song 'Gladiators'. It has been confirmed that J.Cole will appear in XXL's annual Freshman Ten. The issue will hit stores March 16,2010.

Discography

Mixtapes

  • 2007: The Come Up - Hosted By DJ On Point[6]
  • 2009: The Warm Up[7]

Album

2010 - Untitled

References

  1. ^ A Star is Born. J. Cole Fans. Retrieved on 2009-010-03
  2. ^ J.Cole hottest new rapper. Complex. Retrieved on 2009-04-30
  3. ^ Jay-Z Protege J. Cole Takes Unusual Path to Stardom, ABC News
  4. ^ J. Cole - "Back to the Topic" Freestyle [1]
  5. ^ J.Cole to appear on Blueprint 3. Rap Basement. Retrieved on 2009-08-18
  6. ^ The Come Up.
  7. ^ The Warm Up.

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