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 โ 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 โ 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.
Who Do You Love
J. Cole Lyrics
Hook
I had visions being a big spender
Now I get to the bag on my own
Everyday
Iโm on my grind
So many ways
I see the signs
What car do you drive?
Can I jump in your ride?
Can I call you my boo?
As long as itโs true
You know I bang red
And the sky be blue
Who do you love?
Foxx Verse 1
Iโm a show you how
Iโm about to go OD
How I Treat a girl like a lady
You looking like candy so tasty
Salute to my water itโs navy
I never act big itโs gravy
Girl Iโm diggin ya style itโs wavy
With Nerd I.Q.
So you know Iโm down for ya brainy
We top tier crusin with the top down
The point is to bag her
And get it locked down
Ice her finger
Get dripped in that white gown
And then you Top it off
And exchange vows
No cap thatโs way how it goes down
(Now tell me who do you love)
We unified like U N I
Iโm all in like do or die
Hook
What car do you drive?
Can I jump in your ride?
Can I call you my boo?
As long as itโs true
You know I bang red
And the sky be blue
Who do you love?
Bridge
I had visions being a big spender
Now I get to the bag on my own
Everyday
Iโm on my grind
Everyday
Iโm on my grind
Verse 2
Yo
I swept you off your feet
With no broom
We got it out the mud
Like a flower now just bloom
His and hers V12
Vroom Vroom
(Star power we take it to the moon
Yeah)
(We living life thatโs all we do yeah)
I know your love is free
Thatโs the reasons why I take you
On shopping sprees
I iced you down
Gotta make sure you stay on freeze
If the love is real
All of this is done with ease
Hook
I had visions being a big spender
Now I get to the bag on my own
Everyday
Iโm on my grind
So many ways
I see the signs
What car do you drive?
Can I jump in your ride?
Can I call you my boo?
As long as itโs true
You know I bang red
And the sky be blue
Who do you love?
I had visions being a big spender
Now I get to the bag on my own
Everyday
Iโm on my grind
So many ways
I see the signs
What car do you drive?
Can I jump in your ride?
As long as itโs true
You know I bang red
And the sky be blue
Who do you love?
Foxx Verse 1
Iโm a show you how
Iโm about to go OD
How I Treat a girl like a lady
You looking like candy so tasty
Salute to my water itโs navy
I never act big itโs gravy
Girl Iโm diggin ya style itโs wavy
With Nerd I.Q.
So you know Iโm down for ya brainy
We top tier crusin with the top down
The point is to bag her
And get it locked down
Ice her finger
Get dripped in that white gown
And then you Top it off
And exchange vows
No cap thatโs way how it goes down
(Now tell me who do you love)
We unified like U N I
Iโm all in like do or die
Hook
What car do you drive?
Can I jump in your ride?
Can I call you my boo?
As long as itโs true
You know I bang red
And the sky be blue
Who do you love?
Bridge
I had visions being a big spender
Now I get to the bag on my own
Everyday
Iโm on my grind
Everyday
Iโm on my grind
Verse 2
Yo
I swept you off your feet
With no broom
We got it out the mud
Like a flower now just bloom
His and hers V12
Vroom Vroom
(Star power we take it to the moon
Yeah)
(We living life thatโs all we do yeah)
I know your love is free
Thatโs the reasons why I take you
On shopping sprees
I iced you down
Gotta make sure you stay on freeze
If the love is real
All of this is done with ease
Hook
I had visions being a big spender
Now I get to the bag on my own
Everyday
Iโm on my grind
So many ways
I see the signs
What car do you drive?
Can I jump in your ride?
Can I call you my boo?
As long as itโs true
You know I bang red
And the sky be blue
Who do you love?
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"And follow the best of (the courses) revealed to you from your Lord, before the Penalty comes on you - of a sudden while ye perceive not
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"Lest the soul should (then) say: 'Ah! Woe is me!- In that I neglected (my duty) towards Allah, and was but among those who mocked
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"Or (lest) it should say: 'If only Allah had guided me, I should certainly have been among the righteous
Quran .islam***
@alhamdleallah
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"Turn ye to our Lord (in repentance) and bow to His (Will), before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not be helped
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"And follow the best of (the courses) revealed to you from your Lord, before the Penalty comes on you - of a sudden while ye perceive not
ุฃูู ุชูููููู ููููุณู ููุง ุญูุณูุฑูุชูู ุนููู ู ูุง ููุฑููุทุชู ููู ุฌููุจู ุงูููููู ููุฅูู ูููุชู ููู ููู ุงูุณููุงุฎูุฑูููู
"Lest the soul should (then) say: 'Ah! Woe is me!- In that I neglected (my duty) towards Allah, and was but among those who mocked
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"Or (lest) it should say: 'If only Allah had guided me, I should certainly have been among the righteous
Quran .islam***
@BrydellCocky
This song was dropped ahead of its time. It didnt get the play and love it deserves...
@samanthah315
Agree!
@libraalibaba
F@cts ๐ฏ๐ฏ
@leonghchan
What you mean Cole blew up with this song.
@JeromeProductions
Yeep
@nsrobinhood5300
@Leon Chan exactly lmao
@UrbanNerdBeats
This was the first song I heard from Cole
.....
Definitely wasn't the last๐ฅ
@dimplefreak3484
Me too
@nterra8629
same here man, i heard of him before that but used to play this on repeat
@jefreylp
Me too!! Now he has to put it back on Spotify