Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage nam… Read Full Bio ↴Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole posted songs on various internet forums at the age of 14 under the name "Blaza", but later switched to the name "Therapist".
Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007 in which he also founded his record label Dreamville with label president Ibrahim Hamad. Intent on further pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he went on to release two additional mixtapes The Warm Up in 2009 and Friday Night Lights in 2010, after signing to Jay Z's Roc Nation imprint in 2009.
Cole released his debut studio album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, on September 27, 2011, which included the lead single "Work out". It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, and was soon certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In June 18, 2013, Cole released his second studio album Born Sinner. Born Sinner sold 297,000 copies in its first week of release, and peaked at number one in it's third week of release. The album received mostly positive reviews from critics. On September 15, 2020, Born Sinner was certified double platinum. The album was supported by the lead single Power Trip with R&B artist Miguel, which was released on February 14.
On December 9, 2014, Cole, released his third studio album "2014 Forest Hills Drive". It was also the first album in 25 years at that time that went 3 times platinum with absolutely no features. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 353,000 copies in its first week and was certified platinum on March 31, 2015. The latter earned him his first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album. The album was later accompanied by two documentaries "J. Cole: Road to Homecoming" in the period of December 16, 2015 – January 9, 2016 & "Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming" on January 9, 2016.
On 9 December, 2016, Cole released his fourth studio album "4 Your Eyez Only". The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 492,000 album-equivalent units, of which 363,000 were pure album sales, becoming Cole's fourth number one album. On January 12, 2017, the album was certified gold and certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 7, 2017.
On April 20, 2018 Cole released his 5th studio album "KOD", after he revealed the album name two days after and held a couple listening sessions. The album featured his new alter ego kiLL edward under which he released the single "Tidal Wave (just a little reference)" on April 18th, 2018, 2 days before releasing KOD. The album was recieved with positive reviews from critics and debuted atop the US Billboard 200, selling 397,000 album-equivalent units in its first week (174,000 coming from pure sales), earning Cole his fifth consecutive number-one album in the country. The album broke several streaming records at the time of the release. On December 5, 2018 the album was certified platinum.
Cole released a 2 song EP called "Lewis Street" on July 22, 2020, which included the single "The Climb Back", which would later be featured on his 6th studio album. On May 7, 2021, Cole released the lead single "Interlude" one week before releasing his 6th studio album. Cole's 6th studio album "The Off-Season" was released on May 14, 2021. The album sold 282,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and would earn Cole his sixth consecutive number-one album in the country. 4 of the 12 songs debuted on the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the song "My Life" featuring 21 Savage & Morray peaking at number 2.
Self-taught on piano, Cole also acts as a producer alongside his hip hop career, producing singles for artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson, as well as handling the majority of the production in his own projects. He has also developed other ventures, including Dreamville Records, as well as non-profit organization the Dreamville Foundation. In January 2015, Cole decided to house single mothers rent-free in his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007 in which he also founded his record label Dreamville with label president Ibrahim Hamad. Intent on further pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he went on to release two additional mixtapes The Warm Up in 2009 and Friday Night Lights in 2010, after signing to Jay Z's Roc Nation imprint in 2009.
Cole released his debut studio album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, on September 27, 2011, which included the lead single "Work out". It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, and was soon certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In June 18, 2013, Cole released his second studio album Born Sinner. Born Sinner sold 297,000 copies in its first week of release, and peaked at number one in it's third week of release. The album received mostly positive reviews from critics. On September 15, 2020, Born Sinner was certified double platinum. The album was supported by the lead single Power Trip with R&B artist Miguel, which was released on February 14.
On December 9, 2014, Cole, released his third studio album "2014 Forest Hills Drive". It was also the first album in 25 years at that time that went 3 times platinum with absolutely no features. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 353,000 copies in its first week and was certified platinum on March 31, 2015. The latter earned him his first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album. The album was later accompanied by two documentaries "J. Cole: Road to Homecoming" in the period of December 16, 2015 – January 9, 2016 & "Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming" on January 9, 2016.
On 9 December, 2016, Cole released his fourth studio album "4 Your Eyez Only". The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 492,000 album-equivalent units, of which 363,000 were pure album sales, becoming Cole's fourth number one album. On January 12, 2017, the album was certified gold and certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 7, 2017.
On April 20, 2018 Cole released his 5th studio album "KOD", after he revealed the album name two days after and held a couple listening sessions. The album featured his new alter ego kiLL edward under which he released the single "Tidal Wave (just a little reference)" on April 18th, 2018, 2 days before releasing KOD. The album was recieved with positive reviews from critics and debuted atop the US Billboard 200, selling 397,000 album-equivalent units in its first week (174,000 coming from pure sales), earning Cole his fifth consecutive number-one album in the country. The album broke several streaming records at the time of the release. On December 5, 2018 the album was certified platinum.
Cole released a 2 song EP called "Lewis Street" on July 22, 2020, which included the single "The Climb Back", which would later be featured on his 6th studio album. On May 7, 2021, Cole released the lead single "Interlude" one week before releasing his 6th studio album. Cole's 6th studio album "The Off-Season" was released on May 14, 2021. The album sold 282,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and would earn Cole his sixth consecutive number-one album in the country. 4 of the 12 songs debuted on the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the song "My Life" featuring 21 Savage & Morray peaking at number 2.
Self-taught on piano, Cole also acts as a producer alongside his hip hop career, producing singles for artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson, as well as handling the majority of the production in his own projects. He has also developed other ventures, including Dreamville Records, as well as non-profit organization the Dreamville Foundation. In January 2015, Cole decided to house single mothers rent-free in his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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03 I grew up, a fuckin' screw up Tie my shoe up,…
06 If you looked in my life And see what I've seen... If…
1 0 0 . m i l ' How come a nigga ain't enter his prime? Still gettin' better…
1985 19-motherfuckin' 1985, I arrived 33 years, damn, I'm gratef…
2 Face Hey I got a dolla and a dream But its all…
3 Wishes [Verse 1: J Cole] Yeah grew up with killers, I didn't…
4 Your Eyez Only Yeah, for your eyes only (for your eyes) For your eyes…
9 5 . s o u t h Killa, it's The Off-Season Let's keep it tall, y'all ain't f…
a m a r i Bada-ba, bada-ba Bada-ba, ah-ah Off-season Let's work, hey …
a p p l y i n g . p r e s s u r e Yeah (yeah) Yeah, nigga (one two, one two, one) The Off-Seas…
A Star Is Born Everyday a star is born (can you say New York…
A Tale of 2 Cities Since a youngin' always dreamed of gettin' rich Look at me…
Ain Okay I lied Motherfucker try Say I can't come to the hood,…
Album of the Year Yeah My mind state feel like the crime in the summertime Hig…
All I Want Is You Damn Damn Uh Damn, Cole World I never thought I'd see the …
Amari Ieri mi hanno suonato alle quattro del mattino Fuori qualcun…
Apparently Oh right, oh Oh why na-da-da-da I keep my head high I got…
ATM (Life can cause you much pain) (There are many ways to…
Back To The Topic Carolina blue kicks, pedal to the metal Feeling like a puppe…
Be Free And now I'm in denial And it don't take no x-ray…
Before I I hit the weed I told myself the last time…
Before I'm Gone If I don't s*** 'for I'm gone For I'm gone If I…
Before Im Gone I hit the weed I told myself the last time…
Best Friend I see your homegirl tryna sway you How you figure I…
Bitchez [Intro: J. Cole] Damn we got bitchez, and they bring bitchez…
Black Friday Yeah Ten toes to the ground Yeah Let's get the proceedings …
Blow Up Hey, this is a song for my haters Yeah, you got…
Blowin Smoke [Verse:] Blowing smoke, showing growth, no one's close Never…
Bonus Looking For Trouble Re-Up Gang Pusha (Looking for trouble, trouble, trouble) But…
Born Sinner Spinning in circles, live my life without rehearsal If I die…
BRACKETS Lotta shit happens, like, being in show business A lot of…
Breakdown Look, I just shed tears homie and now I ain't…
c l o s e It ain't nothing I want more Ain't nothing I want more I…
Caged Bird Yeah, caged bird Something like a caged bird Caged bird Yeah…
Can Cole World, South side Can't get enough, can't get enough Ea…
Can I Hit It In The Morning (him) Today I passed you on the street And my heart…
Can I Hit It In The Morning Feat. Drake (him) Today I passed you on the street And my heart…
Can I Holla At Ya [Intro:] Lauryn Hill: One day you're gonna understand [J. C…
Can I Live Pussy my passion, never been a fan of flashing Probably caus…
Can't Cry Need y'all niggas to feel me yo, Feel my pain... Said soft…
Can't Get Enough Cole World, South side Can't get enough, can't get enough Ea…
Can't Get Enough featuring Trey Songz Cole World, South side Can't get enough, can't get enough …
Cant Get Enough Cole World, South side Can't get enough, can't get enough Ea…
Carolina On My Mind I literally feel like I'm going off the rails Sometimes I…
Chaining Day Look at me, pathetic nigga, this chain that I bought You…
Change My intuition is telling me they'll be better days Yeah, my…
Chris Tucker Chris Tucker, money talk, ma'fucker Chris Tucker, money talk…
Close The sheets feel cold tonight I miss your body on the…
Cold Blood Started from the ground Building to the sky now Watch it fal…
Cole Summer [Intro:] This right here is not a preview I need to let…
Cole World I think it's gonna be a hell of a night A…
College Boy Іt's hard to picture a Nigga not getting money J cole living…
Cost Me A Lot What can I do It's cost me a lot It's cost me…
Costa Rica Uh, um, yuh Sig in the stu (what?) (Like what?) go smooth,…
Cousins [Verse: Bas] They putting prices on heads, silver or lead I …
Crooked Smile I'm on my way, on my way, on my way…
Crunch Time [Intro: J. Cole] Tick This is for my niggas in the fourth…
Daddy's Little Girl Hey, her mind is on a different level Plus the teachers…
Dead Presidents Let me try this, Uh, Yeah Money coming soon, I'm out for …
Dead Presidents II Yea Fayettenam Uh, these niggas is playing Russian roulette…
Deja Vu Todo lo que es bueno muere y lo bello se…
Diamonds I swear my diamonds are so blinding please don't look…
Disgusting Can't help but think about it all the time. And you…
Dolla and A Dream A dolla and a dream, that's all a nigga got So…
Dollar Cole World Hey, I got a dollar and a dream That's all…
Don't save her Welcome to the Hypnotize zone Today you'll hear the story Of…
Down Bad Tell 'em, slime Yeah, I am the king of the E.A. Get…
Dreams Cole World Hey, I got a dollar and a dream That's all…
Enchanted Yeah, this is where the Yeah, this is where the fathers…
Everybody Dies Yeah, we back Back in Muhammad crib, nigga, top floor The ba…
False Prophets Somebody shoulda told me it would be like this Be like…
Family and Loyalty Like a freshly cut diamond Like a freshly cut diamond Diamo…
farewell Yeah, farewell Hey, farewell All my niggas farewell Fayetten…
Feel Love Feel This Love Music and Lyrics By: Justin Busch (JustinRBus…
Fire Squad Nigga why you actin' like a ho? Know that I'ma ride…
Fly Together Can we get high together Welcome to my world baby Yeah,…
Foldin Clothes (Hey, hey) (Hey, hey) (Hey, hey) I wanna fold clothes for y…
Folgers Crystals Yeah, yeah Higher, higher Yeah, yeah, yeah (Revenge) Now I …
For Whom the Bell Tolls I see the, I see the I see the, I see…
Forbidden Fruit Me and my bitch, took a little trip Down to the…
Freestyle Yeah My mind state feel like the crime in the summertime Hig…
Friday Night Lights Out on the weekend I'm just beside myself I wanna paint the…
FRIENDS Cop another bag of smoke today Cop another bag of smoke…
G.O.M.D Hollywood Cole Go Ay Hollywood Hollywood Cole Go You wanna …
Get Away Take a trip for the day baby Yeah we could hit…
Get Free ColeWorld Strictly for the survivors The 800 number dodgers Boy, what …
Get It I got to get my groove back, you know Been a…
Giant There are giants in the sky There are big, tall, terrible…
God's Gift Up up and away, hey, do you trust me? Would you…
GOMD Hollywood Cole Go Ay Hollywood Hollywood Cole Go You wanna …
Grown Dark child Yes yelling to the lite beat and It's be-dub and…
Grown Simba Yea, yea, (clears throat) yea Uh- Now I was dreaming about…
h u n g e r . o n . h i l l s i d e Alright now, alright now God has a plan for you And all…
Head Bussa [Intro: J. Cole] Now do I roll up, get higher? Or po'…
Heartache Told me you love me But you did me wrong What kind…
Heaven's EP (I'm working on dying) Yeah, yeah (and like that) (Gotta hav…
Hello Hello, hello, hello Hello, hello, hello And I thought about…
High for Hours This is called being high as shit For hours That's the name…
Higher Come here, I'm 'bout to take you higher We about to…
Hold It Down Loving me ain't easy I'm just glad you won't give…
Home for the Holidays I’ll be home for Christmas Meet me in my dreams If ever…
Homecoming Uh, yeah Uh, uh-huh, Yeah, I'm I-95 cruising, with the …
How Did I Get Here Uh, nobody, you know what I'm sayin' Nobody, nobody thought …
How High Everyday you always on my mind This feeling I get with…
I Do My Thing Imma do my thing thing Imma do it right right Imma get…
I Get Up Uh, nobody, you know what I'm sayin' Nobody, nobody thought …
I Get Up Warm Up Fellas, I'm ready to get up and do my thing I…
I Got It Alright One last time We made it Yeah Ok Let's get on with i…
i n t e r l u d e Alright now, alright now God has a plan for you And all…
I Really Mean It You've got to get mad you've got to say, I'm…
I'm Comin I was born in the backwoods On a forgotten autumn…
I'm Coming Home I've always been a-roamin' round this world And I've never c…
I'm On It Yeah, my God, Syience Lord I've been dreaming about the pap…
I'm The Man He gonna have the nerve to fucking tell me niggas…
Immortal Oh Now I was barely seventeen with a pocket full of…
In The Morning Uh, baby, you summertime fine, I let you get on…
Intro Do you wanna, do you wanna be Do you wanna, do…
Is She Gon Pop Yeah Yeah Art of seduction Hoes jump like Vince Carter back…
It Won't Be Long Born by water Die by sand Came up empty Tried again Water's …
j cole speaks Niggas been countin' me out I'm countin' my bullets, I'm loa…
J-Cole ft Drake You a bad girl and your friends bad too, oh We…
January 28th The real is back, the ville is back Flow bananas here,…
Just to Get By "That was the warm up, that was the warm up Baby…
Kenny Lofton [Intro:] Hurt, to think that you lied to me Hurt, way down…
Kerney Sermon I'm just thankful 18 years of suffering Gone just like that …
Kevin She my number one, I don't need nothing on the…
Killers Fingaz Yo who that true killer Ride any beat that they throw…
Knock Knock Pop too many pills I don't know if I will be…
Knock On Wood (Cole, cole, cole, cole And on the count of 3 Baby…
Knock On Wood Freestyle I don't know what I've been looking for The feeling's in…
Knock Tha Hustle Yeah, third take n**** Cozz & Effect n**** Yeah, yeah, I got…
KOD Go, go, go Go, go, go Go, go, go Go, go, go This is…
l e t . g o . m y . h a n d Soldier's song, marching on, on Hoping to see home If I die…
Ladies Sophisticated lady Sophisticated lady Sophisticated lady Sop…
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IdanTii
[Intro : J. Cole]
Yeah, keep following me
Keep calling me
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Ayy
[Verse 1: J. Cole]
Believe in God like the sun up in the sky
Science can tell us how, but it can't tell us why
I seen a baby cry then seconds later she laughs
The beauty of life, the pain never lasts
The rain always pass, the sun don’t always shine (Yeah)
When it's gone I'm lonely, but when it's there I'm fine
I hate the wintertime because the nights come quicker
The light make them whites think I'm a nice young nigga
But at night they think twice and walk a little faster
It's funny, hunnid-years-ago I'd've called this nigga, master
How the tables turn but still the fire burning huh
I feel the heat the world is a dryer turning, turning
Im looking for some higher learning, learning
Girl you what I desire, yearning, yearning
You say Im easily distracted I think the problem is Im easily attracted by the darkside
The temptation got me questioning where my heart lies
I'm tryna separate myself like apartheid
But ay the liquor keep swallowing
I swear I walk with God but the devil keep following
I say the devil keep following, following
I say the devil keep following, following
I say the devil keep following, following
[Verse 2: Omen]
Uh
Feel like I'm riding on a chartered plane of broken hearted pain
Turbulence is constant my pilot has gone insane
If I can find a parachute to parasail
Maybe these parasites of paranoia won't prevail
Character dope as hell, but where is my parallel sweetheart
Deep thoughts lost in my brain so I sleep hard
Nights with no progress
Mane im thinking like I'll probably find a Loch Ness
In the projects before I find this
Object of my love, this object of my heart
Guitar strings have strum in search of my counterpart
Bound to start drinking or smoking, sinking this ocean
Leaping through the badness hoping Im reaching for closeness
Feel like the devil keep following me
Feel like the devil keep following me, uh
Stela Zouridakis
“”i seen a baby cry.. then later she laughs .... the beauty of life .. the pain never last, the rain always pass . “ 2019 still slaps hard as fuckkk 🐐🐐🐐🐐underrated ass song
Donovan The Playboy
It's still crazy 2019 was 3 years ago
REDHAWK66 98
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Qaan Alex
this mixtape will always be my top 5
SHAKE
No debating this
Haris Spahic
A timeless classic
Johny Linares
2020 and I'm still bumping this. Will always be one of my favorites from Cole.
Steven Spears
Keep finding my way back to this older cole
Montae The Great
Amen
Cineloud Films
To this day, that's crazy almost 2018