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J. Cole, whose real name is Jermaine Cole, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Born on January 28, 1985, in Hartford, North Carolina, J. Cole has made a name for himself in the rap industry with his profound lyrics and unique musical style. His music often delves into social issues, personal growth, and inner struggles.

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“Sold my soul to Satan. I've been dancing with the devil. So when you get to hell you can say you know me. I'm easily attracted by the dark side. Devil keep following.”

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Author:J. Cole

“Sold my soul to Satan. I've been dancing with the devil. So when you get to hell you can say you know me. I'm easily attracted by the dark side. Devil keep following. For that fortune, some sold their soul to Satan. Was on track for the first two years, then i let the Devil steer. Now i got to mask my tears, but allow me to re-introduce myself, my name is Cole: Born sinner, opposite of a winner. But the Devil run the T.V. so the demons in him, I'm in trouble did a deal with the Devil but now I'm pleading with him like give me my soul. I ain't ever letting go but the devil don't play fair.”

“How big can you be if just the underground niggas know you? You can't buy your mom a house when you just an underground celebrity.”

Ifs Knows Bigs House Mom Your Mom

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“When you're a producer on top of that, just havin' a beat that's hot is not enough. Now you know your sound, 'cause you've been workin' on your sound for so long, and now you're extra picky. You might do a beat that's ill, that the average rapper would pay big money to get on, but you don't wanna do it because you're like, "Ehhh... it's not what I'm looking for, it's not what I'm goin' for." So you're extra picky.”

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“There's still value in a CD, even if it's just nostalgic. People are still willing to pay. But it can't compare to a digital-only release where you can control the exact time that it'll come out, you know what I mean? So whoever finds how to bridge that gap is gonna make a lot of money.”

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“When composing music, I just start spilling things out and then wait until they take form, you know what I mean, until I see like a common thread or something.”

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“There's always people out there that's like, doubting me, you know what I mean? Even though I do embrace the people that embrace me and I'm grateful for them. But I always feel like, man, there's still people out there that's not giving it up. And I feel like I'm doing everything the right way, you know what I mean? I'm really going out of my way to do it the right way. I'm taking very few cheats - very few cheat codes that I'm using.”

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“College had a great deal to do with my development as a person. I don't know if I'd be the artist I was if it wasn't for goin' to school like that. School is a good place - it ain't for everybody, but I think it's for most people.”

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“I always feel like it's two key ingredients when it comes to following your dreams, making something happen that the average person deems difficult. If you truly believe it, that's step one. Step two, is, you know, the hard work that goes along with it.”

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“I was a class clown. At 12, I was definitely clowning. I was making all the jokes. But I was smart, so the teachers didn't know what to do with me.”

Knows Class Teacher Smart Jokes Clown Clowning

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“I met Will Smith twice. I didn't talk to him for too long but I was trying to let him know that my age group grew up watching him - he was the coolest guy on television and the coolest guy in movies.”

Knows Trying Long Age Guy Groups Television Grew Mets Grew Up

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“I feel like I'm a New Yorker because I really know the city. I actually tell the drivers where to go - I have this bad habit, I always question the drivers. I do that all the time because I feel like I know the best way, when really it's like, 'Yo, man, shut up. This dude does this every day of his life.'”

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“I gotta make a move, I gotta do this now, If they don't know your dreams, they can't shoot 'em down.”

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“I yearn for that livin' large, but mama I ain't done yet/Sit back and watch your son rise, kick back and know your son set”

Knows Done Watches Son Kicks Mama Your Son

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“To appreciate the sun you gotta know what rain is.”

Knows Sun Rain Appreciate

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“One thing you should know about me is I never play to lose, Always aim high and rarely obey the rules.”

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“Barack Obama would not be President if he were dark skin. You know what I mean? That's just the truth. I might not be as successful as I am now if I was dark skin.”

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“When you're headlining, people are paying to come see you specifically. It's a different kind of pressure, because you've got to deliver. You've got to give these people what they paid for. It's a different mind state, a different type of mentality, but it's honestly a pretty good problem to have, you know?”

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“I pay attention to lyrics and I know what rap fans care about. I try to write for the average listener and I'm conscious of the mainstream without selling out.”

Knows Writing Trying Care Pay Attention Fans Conscious Average Rap Selling Pay Attention Mainstream Listeners Selling Out

Author:J. Cole

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Born: January 28, 1985
Known for: Recording Artist
Quotes: 124

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