August 29, 2010 @ 6:15 pm | Written by: J. Tinsley
J. Cole Is A 'Rising Icon'
I was out last night when this came on, but due to the world’s greatest VCR/TiVo – Twitter – it’s like I saw the entire thing. Weeks away from the release of his (still) untitled debut album, the house that Bob Johnson built caught up with J. Cole as he gives a glimpse into what life is like for a budding superstar on “Rising Icons.”
During the near 20 minute clip, Cole runs through two of his more well known records “Who Dat” and “Lights Please” as well as the newer (and a favorite of mine) “It Won’t Be Long.” In between those performances, Cole gives the 4-1-1 behind the inspiration of his rhyme scheme, his relationship with Jay-Z and how his mother and their bi-racial background influenced his love of music and even showcases his on-the-court basketball skills.
He’s not too bad either.
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Jax
August 29, 2010 @ 6:58 pm
J. Cole’s a Rising Icon for certain!! Bring on the album.
EQ
August 29, 2010 @ 8:49 pm
Yeahhhhhhhhhh! I LOVE “It Won’t Be Long.”
Definitely buying this album.
elaine11
August 30, 2010 @ 12:30 am
I love this , So does My boyfriend . he is a black man.i met him via
— BlackwhiteKissing * C 0 M — It gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive interracial singles and treat you like a Queen. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.
Michael Boykin
August 31, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
yo I agree fully that J.cole is a rising icon.He got flow and the the swag of a real hip hop artist.I felt the same way about Drake though and I for was disapointed by his album in full.I like the hard hitting punchlines from ransom and his other mixtape freestyles.Lets see if J.cole can bring back my feeling that there is still hope for hip hop.
Music Matters, Street Poet
JAY BELL
September 1, 2010 @ 3:51 pm
YE HES NICE BUT CHECKOUT J-GUTTA 2 YALL HES DA TRUTH