With J.Cole’s album now arriving on June 18th, he’ll be going head to head with Kanye West. In an interview with The Juice, he discusses moving his album date up. “Instantly the lightbulb [turned on]… it got real. I made one phone call to somebody that would know, just to make sure first. As soon as I got it confirmed, I was like, ‘Yo…’ The idea hit me instantly: ‘You got to go to that date. I’m not going to sit […]

Heaven’s door?  In case you’re wondering, Jermaine spoke to MTV a few weeks ago about the concept behind Born Sinner. Album drops June 18th. Deluxe cover after the jump. ”It’s not necessarily a church theme and it’s not really about church. I like my album themes to be metaphors because it gives me the freedom to speak about something else that’s going on in my life, so the Born Sinner thing is not about church, it’s not even about religion. It’s using that […]

In the second episode of J.Cole’s BornSinner.com series, guest K-Dot shares his upbringing, praises Cole, and shares advice from the likes of Jason Estrada, Erykah Badu and more. Born Sinner arrives June 25. Previously: Ep. 1: Kay Cole

Still haven’t gotten to know Kay? Well today, J.Cole launched his Born Sinner web series and in the first episode, his mom Kay Cole, speaks on her son retiring her from the Post Office. That makes for one helluva Mother’s Day gift. Born Sinner drops June 25th. Sidebar: Photos

Following Jermaine’s supply of his Truly Yours 2 EP, YN sets up his camera for a track-by-track review. Purchase tickets for their CRWN conversation at the Highline Ballroom on May 28 here.

Kendrick’s college tour continued last night at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro. During his set, he brought out the home state’s very own for a performance of “Power Trip”.

Less than 24 hours after blessing the ‘net with Cole Summer, Cole sticks to his word and delivers another series of tracks that won’t make Born Sinner June 25th. You’re welcome! Download and tracklist below.

Few Days to finish the album then off to Mixing. Here’s some thoughts. Cole Summer. From maintaining his bank roll to putting his momma in a new Benz, lil’ Jermaine puts it all on the table for tonight’s release. Don’t sue him, Lauryn. Born Sinner drops June 25th.

What’s more crisp than YN’s shirt and cut? How ’bout some of this year’s top music videos? On this episode, YN highlights J.Cole‘s murderous tale, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis‘ travels and Fab‘s paradise.  

Inside the lab, J.Cole breaks down the production and recreates the instrumental for his single, “Power Trip“. If you haven’t yet, peep the video here. Born Sinner June 25. And should Hov rock to that track at the end? Newsies, they go hard.