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“I now possess the tools as a producer and a songwriter to really just go out and make smashes all day long. I could make an album full of smash records that got pop appeal. But my heart is in hip-hop. My heart is in telling stories. And it's like therapy for me.”

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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

“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 worked in ad sales. I would call up local businesses and try to get them to buy ads in the paper. The whole time, I felt like I was just scamming people.”

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“You can't reverse fame. You can lose all the money, but you'll never lose people knowing you.”

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“I want people to follow their dreams, yes but I'm not interested in telling young black kids how to be rappers I want to show them that there's so many other paths you can take, besides a rapper or basketball player.”

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