New York’s SOB’s was packed to capacity last night (March 30, 2010) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the Freshman of the Roc (Nation), J. Cole, at HOT97’s Who’s Next Live showcase. Cole provided selections from his Warm-Up 
mixtape along with a handful of freestyles, plus versions of “Dead Presidents” and “Get By” to which Talib Kweli jumped onstage with Hi-Tek to perform. Guests in the building included Statik Selektah, Domingo, Asher Roth (who assisted opening act Outasight), Young Chris (who also performed with Cole) and fellow Freshman 10, Pill, among others.
Despite being a newbie to the game, Cole took to the stage like a champ with precise delivery to a crowd who knew every song by heart. He recounted a story of being a student at St. John’s and going to see Kanye West perform at SOB’s, wishing he could be on that stage. “About seven years ago today I came to New York City,” Cole told the audience. He also handed out signed copies of his current cover stories with The Source and XXL to several adoring fans, including two who had to sing for them.
While sending several nods to Jay-Z and the Roc(a-fella) of the past, J. Cole made it clear this was the new dynasty. “I’m on Roc Nation” he stressed to the crowd. “This isn’t 2003.” He also sent a warning shot to any rappers in his lane and any sleeping online. “Get back to Rap you dudes tweeting too much,” he said. While many new rappers have been surrounded by unwarranted hoopla, J. Cole proved he was worthy of all his praise.
I can’t believe you stupid fucks thinks he is doing anything good for hip-hop, whats so original about him? J-Cole? Jay-Z , J this- J That. You are brainwashed to think anything with a J is automatically ganna top charts, get outta here. Nobody fucks with JCole, only the same people who made all the way turnt up, hip-hop is dead, everything now is just a eulogy
you are dead if you think what you said is true mane!
The Rookie of the year.
J. Cole = modern day Nad
J. Cole > Drake, b.o.b., and any other new rapper
Nas**
The J in his name has nothing to do with Jay-Z (who is actually named Sean Carter), J. Cole on the other hand stands for Jermaine Cole. Did you want him to go legally change his name before getting signed or just make up a alias that has nothing to do with himself?
Just curious.
Shawn Carter
Industry, shut the fuck up if you dont know what youre talking about.
He was calling himself J. Cole before he even met Jay-Z, back on The Come Up. Just like Cleanz said its because of his government name.
And Cole isnt the same as “all the way turnt up” in fact he’s the opposite. He going to be bringing back real hip hop
im not sold on him or drake not what i like
drake is the “pop” artist, j.cole is an artist that might have a record that makes it to pop charts.. j.cole is much more genuine and authentic with his recording process.. his depth is unmatched by drake.. both talented.. it will be interesting to see how they develop..
man if drake was with jay z all that pop talk shit would be dead its who’s he with dude got a mixtape out but he pop come son EM POP JAY POP shit keep it gangsta im no fan of drake so hey cole cool just not what i like.
nah drake is pop cuz he does fruity singing with autotune
Watch out for the true lyricists who are bout to ether and expose all the fake fucks out there, if you think shit was real, watch how many people get dropped from this earth
Are you high? None of your comments on here have made any sense.
J. Cole. holds it down for Fayettenam. We in the nam salute J. Cole and Roc Nation. (Mr. Fayettenam)
this my nygga for life.
I’m really excited about J.Cole. His delivery is so raw and with Jay & Kanye behind him, he has the potential to be something special. Plus I like that this dude was turning down guest spots and going to parties with people like Puffy because he says he feels like he didn’t earn it yet.
Damn, that’s real right there. Cole’s got a bright future ahead of him.
I’M GLAD COLE RIDING THAT NC WAVE WHEREVER HE GOES, THERE ARE A LOT OF LYRICAL MC’S OUT HERE IN NC…STOP THINKING ITS ALL TRAP RAP AND CRUNK TYPE ISH OUT HERE. PETEY PABLO CRACKED THE DOOR FOR NC, LITTLE BROTHER BROTHER OPENED IT AND J COLE WALKED THROUGH….REMEMBER THESE NAMES, YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT THESE MC’S ONE WAY OR ANOTHER: JONES-ANDREWS, MECCA OF RHYMES, ETHEMADASSASIN, CELINSKI, ED E RUGER AND THE 9TH FLOOR MOVEMENT, TFM, JOSE BLACK, RICKY RUCKUS, GLUE, BRANDON D AND THE NAPS KREW, P-WONDA, CREAM TEAM, J BULLY, SHELLY B, KAVEMAN, JMAXX, GAV BEATS, LIL RISE, TIGO B, FRANK NAM, AND ILLPO JUST TO NAME A FEW, THERE ARE WAY MORE TO NAME AND NO DISRESPECT TO ANYONE I DIDN’T MENTION….GOOGLE AND YOUTUBE THESE CATS….CAROLINA WE HERE BABY!!
X2?
i feel ya my nig its MAD cats spittin hard out in nc unfortunately we dont have the market like atl and miami. we will get there but with the mentality here it will be hard. i know niggaz right now who will out rap 95% of those niggaz in atl and florida. you cant hate though cuz they got it on lock even though 85% of em pieces of shit as far as talent goes!
What you know ’bout Lil Rise!?! You got a good list, ppl looking for artists out of the Kak should check out Seau, Ray Butta, and the most-slept on producers/group in North Carolina…CHOPHOUZE! The whole YMG got next, bytheway. Get familiar! Don’t believe it? Well boi beleee dat! I’ll let Jadakiss explain–>http://www.youtube.com/user/Chophouze
And props to J.Cole. That “Grown Simba” track deserves a video! The flow/beat on that sht is crazy mayne!!
I WENT TO SCHOOL WIT SHELLY B
Just thought i’d add my two cents about J. Cole to let the fools know that i’m from New Mexico and his music has made it this way, it’s spreading like wildfire!!
thats good to hear man.
i be liking j. cole
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j.cole is the man..ive listened to everything of his, all the mixtapes, plus collabo’s, dude is solid, and never once have i heard a commercial track from him, not one! dude is getting his respect, and he deserves it, he is buidling a real fan-base slowly but surely..mad props to hova for not pushing him in the direction of radio friendly ish (read:drake)..i see him over-taking drake in the future, esp if that dude keeps singing all day long….
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