J. Cole was notorious for “going platinum without needing ’em.” To prove it, the rapper has announced that he is retiring from the feature life.
7 summertime anthems to vibe out to before it gets brick outside
Despite the temperature being out of everyone’s control, this summer has left us in charge of one thing, picking the perfect summertime anthem.
Squad up: How 100+ artists created Dreamville’s ‘Dreamers III’ tape
Would you be able to work with over 100 creatives to produce one project? Well, Dreamville’s ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III’ proves that you can.
The impact of instinct: Why trusting your gut unlocks potential
When was the last time you acted off of instinct or followed through on a gut check, to truly satisfy a desire you have within?
‘IGOR’ goes No. 1 on Billboard and Tyler the Creator hits a musical milestone
Tyler the Creator made history with IGOR. He’s the first solo rapper to have a No.1 album produced and arranged by himself.
J. Cole gets accused of finessing artist behind ‘KOD’ cover out of his bag
As an artist, Cole should be able to sympathize and understand to the fullest how fickle pay is for that industry.
TDE vs. Dreamville: Why the matchup is a lot closer than you think
Can you really go wrong with either of them?
Who is Ari Lennox? Dreamville’s first lady bringing real R&B vibes back
With influences of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Minnie Riperton and Whitney Houston, one could say Lennox is a modern version of a classic sound.
After saving Lil Pump, J. Cole is the mentor that this generation of hip-hop needs
Hopefully, Cole continues to be the light at the end of the tunnel for these young bucks.
J. Cole never needed your approval: ‘KOD’ and the significance of its success
Jermaine Cole has to be one of the hardest artists to critique.