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“I'm the type of person where, A., I look at things as challenges, I like challenges and, B., I truly believe that you determine your own destiny.”

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J. Cole

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. more

“I truly believe that I make my path and I set my course, and where I land, at the end of the day, or the end of my career, [is] because of me. Of course, you get help along the way, and cosigns and management and opportunities and things like that but overall, the ball is in your court basically.”

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“When you're a rapper, just a rapper, you have to kind of settle for whatever comes your way - if a beat is hot, you wanna rap on it, period.”

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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.”