Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 11: T.I. Back!!

Yours truly DJ Hourglass is back after a short hiatus with Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 11!!  What better chance than now while I'm in Atlanta to celebrate the fact that T.I.P. is out of jail and already dominating the internet and airwaves with his brand new verses?

Listen to Volume 11 below which includes hot s**t from J. Cole, Wale, Big K.R.I.T., Evidence, Phonte, Pusha T, Mac Miller, B.o.B, 2 Chainz, and of course, T.I.  Hit the jump for a full tracklisting!

J. Cole Discusses His Journey on 106 & Park

This is a huge week for J. Cole.  He's celebrating the release of his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story and is busy promoting to make sure everybody who can cop it, does. Check out his appearance yesterday on 106 & Park below!



Hit the jump for Part 2 & 3 of the interview, and to see who J. Cole prefers-- Tupac or Biggie?

J. Cole Gives Surprise Performance of "Can't Get Enough" in NYC

As part of the VEVO Go Show Series, J. Cole stopped at New York City's Union Square Park and gave a surprise performance of "Can't Get Enough." Check it out below, and make sure you go out and purchase a copy of Cole World: The Sideline Story today!



Previously: Complex Magazine Kicks Off "J. Cole Week"

New Music: DJ Drama - Everything That Glitters ft. French Montana & Pusha T + Undercover ft. J. Cole & Chris Brown [Snippet]

DJ Drama's Third Power drops on October 11, and there's a lot of highly anticipated collaborations on there.  The most is probably J. Cole x Chris Brown's duet "Undercover," but I'm also interested in French Montana & Pusha T's collab, "Everything That Glitters."  Check out the latter below, and hit the jump to hear a lengthy snippet of "Undercover!"

DJ Drama - Everything That Glitters ft. French Montana & Pusha T [Radio Rip]

Complex Magazine Kicks Off J. Cole Week With Online Cover Story

Photography by Matt Salacuse

In honor of J. Cole's highly anticipated and delayed debut album, Complex Magazine is celebrating Cole World: The Sideline Story with J. Cole Week.  Read the full Complex cover story here and check complex.com for more J. Cole features!

Cole World: The Sideline Story drops TOMORROW, 9.27.11!

Previously: J. Cole Performs In NYC To Celebrate Album Launch

J. Cole Performs in NYC To Celebrate Album Launch

Yesterday, J. Cole performed in NYC to celebrate the launch of his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story.  Watch below as he performs the title track from the album! TOMORROW'S THE BIG DAY!



Props to Rap Radar

Previously: New Music Video: J. Cole - Daddy's Little Girl

New Music Video: J. Cole - Daddy's Little Girl

J. Cole is just two days away from dropping his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story and he's keeping the momentum going by releasing the official music video to the bonus track, "Daddy's Little Girl." I'm loving this video.



If you're in the Tri-State area, J. Cole's having a $1 show TONIGHT at NYC's Roseland Ballroom. $1!

9.27.11!

Previously: Stream J. Cole's Cole World: The Sideline Story!!

Stream J. Cole's Cole World: The Sideline Story!!

Although I've been tempted with the many online links, I have yet to hear J. Cole's upcoming album Cole World: The Sideline Story.  Thankfully, I received an e-mail from J. Cole's mailing list that announced his album is available for stream and purchase, which I think is a smart reactionary move to the link.  Let's hope that when September 27th comes, the album reaches #1!

If you're like me and you want to check out the album before it officially drops, stream it legally here at J. Cole's official website!

J. Cole Brings Out Kendrick Lamar in L.A. [Video]

During his L.A. stop of The Cole World: Sideline Story world tour last night, J. Cole brought out his friend and torch holder of the West Coast, Kendrick Lamar out. Watch below as Kendrick performs "P&P," one of J. Cole's favorites, and"HiiiPower," a J. Cole production.



Props to Miss Info

Previously: J. Cole Speaks on Album Leak & Freestyles over "Otis" & "Ima Boss"

DJ Drama Reveals Third Power Tracklisting

Thanks to the success of singles "Oh My" and its remix, DJ Drama has a lot of momentum leading up to his new compilation album, Third Power, which drops October 11.  Hit the jump to view the full tracklisting which features a joint song from Chris Brown and J. Cole, and some of the other hottest names in the game.

Props to OnSmash

J. Cole Speaks On Album Leak & Freestyles Over "Otis" and "Ima Boss"

If you haven't heard already, J. Cole's Cole World: The Sideline Story leaked on the Internet last night. Noooo, I'm not going to give you a link.  In a recent interview with Vibe, J. Cole addressed his feelings on regarding a link prophetic sort of way, since the interview is a week old.  He made some good points, and seems to have a positive outlook on the leak.

New Music Video: Bei Maejor f/ J. Cole - Trouble

Bei Maejor is finally gearing up for the release of his debut album after a lot of mixtapes and years of writing/producing for other artists.  I'm not in love with the song, but it's a catchy pop track and features a funny verse from J. Cole. Check out the video above and let me know if you're feeling it.

Props to Kid Fury

J. Cole Addresses Jay-Z & Rihanna Rumors

Right on the cusp of the release of Cole World: The Sideline Story, have come a plethora of rumors alleging surrounding  J. Cole suggesting everything from him having a sex tape with Rihanna to him being dropped from Roc Nation as a result of a tumultuous relationship with Jay-Z.  I never paid the rumors any mind because usually the truth reveals itself.

Watch J. Cole take it all in stride as he addresses the rumors below:

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Previously: New Music Video: J. Cole - Can't Get Enough f/ Trey Songz + Album Snippets
New Music: J. Cole - Mr. Nice Watch f/ Jay-Z

New Music Video: J. Cole - Can't Get Enough f/ Trey Songz

It's been a crazy month so far for J. Cole.  From injury and fighting rumors to touring and releasing a new track with boss Jay-Z, anticipation for Cole World: The Sideline Story doesn't seem like it could get bigger.  Check out the brand new music video for his 2nd single"Can't Get Enough" featuring Trey Songz below.

 Hit the jump for snippets of the album!

New Music: J. Cole - Mr. Nice Watch f/ Jay-Z

Who needs Any Given Sunday when J. Cole drops off a Jay-Z collabo on a Wednesday? This was probably the most anticipated track from the album and there was a lot of speculation whether Hov would get his verse in time.  Now we have proof that he did.   Listen to "Mr. Nice Watch" f/ Jay-Z below and get ready for Cole World: The Sideline Story which drops in less than 2 weeks.

J. Cole: Mr. Nice Watch f/ Jay-Z (Clean)


J. Cole: Mr. Nice Watch f/ Jay-Z (Dirty)



Hit the jump for a sneak peek of the video for "Can't Get Enough" with Trey Songz!

Life & Times Presents... J. Cole: Bring It On

Back in August, Life + Times sat down with J. Cole after the Heineken Red Star Access show in New York City.  Watch below as J. Cole discusses his anticipation for the album, his growth as an individual, and his future plans.

Props to Life + Times

Previously: J. Cole Performs "Can't Get Enough" in Montreal

J. Cole Performs "Can't Get Enough" in Montreal

Sad that there's no Any Given Sunday tonight? As a constellation, hit the jump to watch J. Cole perform "Can't Get Enough," "Lights Please," "In The Morning," "Who Dat," and "Blow Up".

J. Cole suffered an ankle injury on Friday, so make sure to wish him well. Cole World: The Sideline Story drops 9.27.11.

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 9: Dope Edition

This pretty much says it all for my definition for GUE Radio, Volume 9.  Listen for yourselves and take a listen to artists like 9th Wonder, Big K.R.I.T., Jadakiss, Evidence, Wale, J. Cole, Thurzday, Erk The Jerk, TiRon & Ayomari, Fashawn, and more!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 9: Dope Edition:

Hit the jump for full tracklisting!

J. Cole - Who Dat Pt. 2 f/ SD & Childish Gambino

"Who Dat Pt. 2" recently surfaced on the internet, and features a familiar verse from J. Cole and a CRAZY set of bars from Childish Gambino.  R.I.P. to the late Spencer Datt who is also featured on the track.

Listen to the remixed track below!

J. Cole: Who Dat Part 2 f/ Spencer Datt  & Childish Gambino 

J. Cole: Any Given Sunday #5

Artwork by Alex Haldi

It's Sunday (barely) and J. Cole's blessed us with another installment of his Any Given Sunday series.  This time, we get new music that didn't make the album.

"Heavy" is a track that he produced and recorded while he was in L.A.

"Neverland" is produced by J. Cole and Surf Club member Chase N Cashe. 

Both tracks are solid and I'm really anticipating Cole World: The Sideline Story, which drops on September 27. Make sure you go get it.

Also included on Any Given Sunday #5 is a performance of brand new song "God's Gift," which I posted earlier today. 

Props to DreamVillain