New Music: J. Cole – “Cole Summer”

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With his sophomore album, Born Sinner, on its way, J. Cole drops a new track titled “Cole Summer” – which samples Lauryn Hill’s “Nothing Even Matters.” He shared it with the message, “Few Days to finish the album then off to Mixing. Here’s some thoughts. Cole Summer.”

Ahead of the song, he posted the single cover, which features a woman walking to a USPS delivery truck, with a gold crown above her head. There was speculation of whether it was a reference to his mother, which he later confirmed in the song, rapping:

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J. Cole Rocks Zink Magazine’s April Issue + Drops New Single – “Maine On Fire”

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J. Cole rocks the April 2013 issue of Zink magazine. He gets dapper in a suit and tie, and also poses in a black leather vest and jacket in a couple of his snapshots.

A little over a week ago, the Roc Nation rapper dropped the accompanying visuals to his Miguel-assisted “Power Trip” – which may have surprised fans with the ending, when it comes out that he’d murdered Miguel. In an interview with MTV News, he revealed that his team was a little hesitant about casting the singer as a victim in the clip – and after no one else pitched the idea to Miguel, he decided to ask him himself. He said:

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Video: J. Cole – “Power Trip” (Ft Miguel)

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J. Cole has dropped the visuals to his single “Power Trip,” which features Miguel. The video finds Miguel at the house with his lover, getting dressed to leave for the day. Meanwhile, J. Cole is seen hitting the strip, and in the passenger seat of a car; all the while he’s visibly troubled. While you’d assume that the girl he has on his mind is what’s bothering him - it’s much deeper than that.

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New Music: J. Cole – “Power Trip” (Ft Miguel)

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J. Cole calls on Miguel for some assistance on his new single, “Power Trip,” the lead from his sophomore album, Born Sinner. On the self-produced track, J.Cole raps about a girl that has him right where she wants him. Although he’s accomplished things like being signed to Hov and V.I.P treatment in the clubs.. he still doesn’t have her. And she ‘got him up all night, down and out with these love songs.’

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Jay-Z Celebrates Grand Opening Of 40/40 Club At Barclays Center With Rihanna, J. Cole & More

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Jay-Z celebrated the opening of his new 40/40 Club location, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Thursday night. The hip-hop mogul brought out a few of his famous friends to join him for the celebration, including Rihanna and J. Cole.

“I walked around here earlier and I just seen everybody busy and at work trying to finish up and it was a great feeling. A guy stopped me in the hallway and said, ‘Man this is a great thing for New York City.’ And that’s what the whole thing was about,” Jay told press as he entered 40/40 for its opening.

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J. Cole Drops New “Chaining Day” Verse

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While in NYC last night, J. Cole stopped through Mike Barber and DJ Spynfo’s Mic Check. While on the mic, the Roc Nation rapper explained why he hasn’t dropped anything in a while and delivered a verse from a new track titled “Chaining Day.”

“I ain’t dropped nothing in a while cuz I feel like.. man we in this digital age where sh-t moves so fast. Ni-gas got songs every week, can’t even keep up with this sh-t. I’m a fan and I can’t keep up with this sh-t, so I decided to take a step back.”

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