Music Matters: J. Cole

Meet Music Matters Artist J. Cole.

J. Cole (@JColeNC) - Rapper J. Cole is busy these days rockin' shows. But pay special attention to him if you're in the front row, because he's watching. TWEET: "Shout out to the girl tonight front row that rapped every single word with so much swag."

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J. Cole - The lyricist is signed to Roc Nation, the imprint run by none other than the God MC Jay-Z

J.Cole - I have an incredible song that I hope wins a Grammy. I pray to God. It's such an incredible song. I love it...It's a really J. Cole song, but in single form, big radio form, but still emotional, really deep, thought-provoking type of song.

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The Come Up - J. Cole dropped his first mixtape in 2007

J. Cole - Word is this Roc Nation signee is prepping his debut LP to come sometime this summer. The CD's lead single, "Who Dat," recently leaked online.

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Lights Please - Jay-Z decided to sign J. Cole after hearing his song "Lights Please."

New Gallery Entry - J. Cole entertains.

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A Star Is Born - J. Cole's appearance on Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 album attracted mainstream attention.

J. Cole - Jermaine Cole brings pure hip-hop to “Rising Icons.”<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Music Matters Tour - J. Cole is one of the artists on the Music Matters tour.

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J. ColeNew York Concert - J. Cole performs.

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Hometown - J. Cole was raised in Fayetteville North Carolina

106 & Park - J. Cole talks to fans on the set of 106 & Park.

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106 & Park - J. Cole talks to fans on the set of 106 & Park.

Hollywood Cole - J. Cole adopted his moniker from a song off of Outkast's Aquemini album.

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Hollywood Cole - J. Cole adopted his moniker from a song off of Outkast's Aquemini album.

Soundcheck - Cole runs through a soundcheck before his BET Awards performance.

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Soundcheck - Cole runs through a soundcheck before his BET Awards performance.

Red Carpet - J. Cole poses on the red carpet at the 2010 BET Awards

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Red Carpet - J. Cole poses on the red carpet at the 2010 BET Awards

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BET News - Cole stops to speak with BET News Correspondent April Woodard.

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BET News - Cole stops to speak with BET News Correspondent April Woodard.

Star Trak - J. Cole chops it up with Super Producer Pharrell Williams.

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Star Trak - J. Cole chops it up with Super Producer Pharrell Williams.