J. Cole
Jermaine Lamarr Cole
J. Cole is an American rapper from Fayetteville, North Carolina active since 2007.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Record producer
- Born
- January 28, 1985
- Years active
- 2007–present
Early life
Born on a military base in Germany and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jermaine Cole moved to New York for college and became the first artist signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation.
Career
His introspective albums "2014 Forest Hills Drive," "KOD," and "The Off-Season" became platinum hits, and he built the Dreamville label and festival.
Major achievements
Multiple albums went platinum with no features, and he has earned a Grammy and broad critical respect.
Legacy
J. Cole is a leading voice of introspective, lyric-driven mainstream hip-hop.
References
Frequently asked questions about J. Cole
- What is J. Cole known for?
- J. Cole is an American rapper from Fayetteville, North Carolina active since 2007. J. Cole is recognized as a rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
- Where is J. Cole from?
- J. Cole is from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
- When was J. Cole born?
- J. Cole was born on January 28, 1985, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
- What kind of music does J. Cole make?
- J. Cole's music spans Hip-hop, Conscious hip-hop, and Southern hip-hop.
- Is J. Cole still active?
- Yes — J. Cole has been active since 2007 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has J. Cole been associated with?
- J. Cole has been associated with Dreamville, Roc Nation, and Columbia.
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