Despite the shitty weather, fans piled into NY’s Webster Hall last night for J.Cole’s birthday celebration. He turns 27 this Saturday. Stayed home? Here’s footage courtesy of JIGzNY.

For University Of North Carolina Television, the network highlights Tarheel natives 9th Wonder and J.Cole. North Carolina, c’mon and raise up!

A couple of days ago, J.Cole added platinum producer to his resume. But just because a song is a hit, doesn

Good things come to those that wait. And after two years, J.Cole’s core finally got what they wanted: Cole World: The Sideline Story. The album commences with the cinematic “Dollar And A Dream III” before segueing into “Can’t Get Enough’s” breezy bounce. Jermaine’s underdog tale is palpable on “Sideline Story”, “Cole World”, and “Rise and Shine”. “Lost Ones” and “Breakdown” are equally compelling, but “Nobody’s Perfect” showcases his true majesty. With Missy Elliott on the chorus, Cole’s underachiever anthem is endearing, […]

The story goes that Trey Songz was originally rapping on the chorus. Thankfully, the powers that be deaded that. Held down by Balla Et Ses Balladins’ tribal sample, Cole creates an irresistible hit with more bounce than an ounce. But it’s not all fun and games, Lightskinned Jermaine still handles his business with smart similes like, “I’m from the ‘Ville where they bang for the money/ And carry 4-5’s like change for a 20.” Good God, that hit the spot!

Less than a month after Jermaine’s lead single struck gold, he moved another 500k in sales surpassing the million mark. Platinum work out plan.

[vodpod id=Video.15911067&w=540&h=350&fv=] MTV watched the ball drop during their NYE In NYC 2012 at Times Square. Above J.Cole brings the “Work Out” to the stage while Mac Miller rolled through with his own “Party On Fifth Ave.”

Bei Maejor is still up to his shenanigans and puts Wale, Trey Songz, T-Pain up into the mix for his J.Cole-collabo. Tags for now. hotnewhiphop UPDATE: No tags.

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[vodpod id=Video.15830261&w=540&h=350&fv=] After Sean, a fresh off his European Tour, Jermaine returned to the states and lit up the stage. Check out his set above. No guests. No problem. mwp