Drake Brings Out J. Cole, Meek Mill & LoveRance Out In LA [VIDEO]

Drake pulled out all the stops when he arrived at USC last night for the Club Paradise Tour and brought out not one but three special guests to share the stage with him. Watch below as Drake performs live with J. Cole and Meek Mill and hit the jump to watch Love Rance perform his hit "UP!" and to also catch some more notable performances from Drake and A$AP Rocky's set!

J. Cole - Visionz Of Home

J. Cole may have lived in New York to get his big break, but he has always put Fayetteville on his back no matter where he is. To celebrate J. Cole's success, the city has declared March 1st J. Cole Day, and this entire weekend Dreamville Weekend. And what's Dreamville Weekend without a theme song? Check out the Elite-produced "Visionz Of Home" below! NC STAND UP!

J. Cole - Visionz Of Home

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Previously: Melanie Fiona ft. J. Cole - This Time

Melanie Fiona Ft. J. Cole - This Time

Melanie Fiona looks like she has a nice single on her hands with The MF Life track "This Time." She keeps it in the Roc Nation family and recruits my favorite Dreamvillain to drop off a clever 16. Hit up the comments with your thoughts on the song, and make sure you pick up the Toronto beauty's album when it hits stores March 20th!

Melanie Fiona Ft. J. Cole - This Time

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Previously:

• Melanie Fiona Performs "4 AM" On Jimmy Kimmel Live [VIDEO]
• J. Cole - Grew Up Fast

J. Cole - Grew Up Fast

J. Cole hit 2 million followers last night and let this new track loose as a token of his gratitude. He completely spazzed on this one.

J. Cole - Grew Up Fast [Prod. by Canai Finch]

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J. Cole - Grew Up Fast Lyrics

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Previously: Trey Songz Brings Out J. Cole In LA [VIDEO]

Trey Songz Brings Out J. Cole In L.A. [VIDEO]

During his recent stop at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre, Trey Songz brought out J. Cole to give a surprise performance of their hit "Can't Get Enough." Watch the crowd go nuts below!



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Previously:

• Estelle ft. Trey Songz & Chris Brown - International
• J. Cole & Big K.R.I.T. Set To Headline Campus Consciousness Tour

J. Cole & Big K.R.I.T. Set To Headline Campus Consciousness Tour [Dates]

Whoever put this tour together is an angel on earth.  J. Cole and Big K.R.I.T. will be hitting up a college campus near you in April as part of the Sideline Story Tour. and you definitely won't want to miss this! Hit the jump for the full list of dates!

J. Cole Talks MTV Hottest MCs Controversy [VIDEO]

When a list of the 25 Hottest MCs nominees hit the net, people went CRAZY (for good reason) because key emcees including J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., and Kendrick Lamar were nowhere to be found.  Watch below to hear J. Cole's reaction, and watch tomorrow on MTV.com to find out who's really on the list!



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Previously: Jay-Z Gets J. Cole An Early Grammy Gift [Pictures]

Jay-Z Gets J. Cole An Early Grammy Gift [Pictures]

J. Cole may not win Best New Artist tonight, but in the eyes of Jay-Z and his millions of fans (including me), he's already won. Check out what gifts the Jigga man got for the Dreamvillain below!

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Previously: 360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

Remember the video I posted yesterday showing J. Cole making a beat for NY rapper 360? Well, here's "What Goes Up," the final cut of their hard work in the studio.  Listen below, and hit up your comments with your thoughts on the track.

360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

Download: 360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

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Previously: J. Cole Makes A Beat For 360 [VIDEO]

J. Cole Makes A Beat For 360 [Studio Session]

Now that J. Cole's debut album is working its magic on the charts and radio, the Dreamvillain has more time to devote to his love for producing.  He recently linked up with New York emcee 360 and made a beat from scratch using his Macbook and a keyboard.  Watch behind the scenes footage of their studio session below, and hit up the comments with your predictions on how the finished product will sound!



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Previously: J. Cole Performs "Dollar And A Dream III" & "Cole World" At the NFLPA Pre-Super Bowl Party [VIDEO]

J. Cole Performs "Dollar And A Dream III" & "Cole World" Live At The NFLPA Super Bowl Party [VIDEO]

After a nice introduction from 106 & Park's Rocsi, J. Cole took the stage during the NFLPA Players Super Bowl Weekend Party in Indianapolis and opened with the powerful "Dollar And A Dream III."  Watch below as he livens the place up with a performance of "Cole World" as well.  Sideline Story is in stores now!



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Previously: Trae Tha Truth ft. J. Cole + More - I'm On 2.0

Trae Tha Truth - I'm On 2.0 ft. Big K.R.I.T, Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison

If you thought the original version had a lot of features, you ain't heard nothing yet! "I'm On 2.0" showcases Trae Tha Truth rhyming over a "Return of The Mack" sample with Big K.R.I.T., Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison. Hit up the comments and tell me whose verse you liked best! I vote Kendrick.

Trae Tha Truth - I'm On 2.0 ft. Big K.R.I.T, Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison

Download: Trae Tha Truth - I'm On 2.0 ft. Big K.R.I.T, Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison

Trae - I'm On 2.0 Lyrics

Props to Team Big K.R.I.T.

Previously: B.o.B ft. Trae Tha Truth & Future - How Bout Dat [Music Video]

9th Wonder, J. Cole & Phonte Talk North Carolina Hip Hop [VIDEO]

North Carolina Hip Hop has come such a long way since I moved here in 2000. Thanks to the efforts of 9th Wonder, DJ D-Cutta, Phonte, Big Pooh, and J. Cole, NC's presence on the rap game has undeniably been felt.  Check out UNC-TV's segment about their roles on shaping North Carolina's urban culture below, and let me know how Hip Hop's shaped your town!



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Previously:

• 9th Wonder - Make It Big ft. Khrysis [Music Video]
• J. Cole Explains "Lights Please," "Sideline Story," "Never Told," & "Cole World" With Muve Music [VIDEO]

J. Cole Explains "Lights Please," "Sideline Story," "Never Told," & "Cole World" With Muve Music [VIDEO]

J. Cole continues to relive the making of Cole World: The Sideline Story with Muve Music on Episode 3 of his commentary.  Watch below to hear the stories behind "Lights Please," "Sideline Story," "Never Told," and "Cole World!"


Which of these songs has the most significance to you? Hit up the comments and let me know!

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Previously: J. Cole Commentary, Ep. 1 & 2 [VIDEO]

Red Cafe - Hells Kitchen [New Mixtape]

Red Cafe has been killing the mixtape circuit for years now, but this is probably the last one we're going to get before the Bad Boy releases his debut album.  Enjoy the 20 track long mixtape Hells Kitchen which features the emcee going bar for bar with rappers like Fabolous, 2 Chainz, Wale, Cory Gunz, Fat Trel, Meek Mill and more!  Full tracklisting below, and download after the jump!

J. Cole Explains Idea & Inspiration That Led To "Lost Ones," "Rise & Shine," "Work Out" & More [VIDEO]

J. Cole is giving us a look inside his mind during his Muve Music Sessions interviews.  "Lost Ones" is such a powerful and meaningful track, and it's great to hear all of the elements that allowed the song to come together.  Along with "Lost Ones," J. Cole explains the organic composition of "Work Out," "Rise & Shine," and "God's Gift." Watch the full episode below, and hit the jump to watch the first episode where he explains the story behind "Can't Get Enough" and "In The Morning!"

Bei Maejor - Trouble (Remix) feat. Wale, Trey Songz, T-Pain & J. Cole

Bei Maejor keeps his upscale movement going be recruiting some heavyweights to his underrated, J. Cole featured single "Trouble." Check out the remix featuring Wale, Trey Songz, T-Pain & J. Cole below, which is sure to get the party rocking tonight as soon as everyone recovers from this post-Christmas dinner itis!

Bei Maejor - Trouble (Remix) ft. Wale, Trey Songz, T-Pain & J. Cole (Mobile Friendly)

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Previously: Bei Maejor - The Truth

J. Cole Performs "Work Out" Live On Letterman [VIDEO]

J. Cole just wrapped up the European leg of his Cole World: The Sideline Story Tour but he's not slowing down at all.  The Grammy nominated NC (Stand Up!) spitta stopped by David Letterman tonight, and I've got it below just in case you missed it.




"Work Out" sounds dope as hell live. Gotta get to a concert stat.


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Previously: Jay-Z Talks J. Cole Grammy Nominations [VIDEO]

Jay-Z Compares Running Roc Nation To Parenting, Speaks On J. Cole's Grammy Nomination [VIDEO]

Although Jay-Z has been busy touring with Kanye West as an artist, he never seems to forget that he's a business man at all times.  Roc Nation is a very young record label with a lot of promising artists, like J. Cole, Jay Elect, Bridget Kelly, and Willow Smith, but who may need a lot of shaping and time to become superstars.

Watch below as Jigga chops it up with MTV's Rob Markman and spoke on J. Cole's Best New Artist Grammy nomination, and hit the jump to hear him talk about raising his Roc Nation artists just like he plans to raise his family!

Wale Talks Relationship With Rick Ross & Announces New Project With Mark Ronson + New Track With J. Cole [VIDEO]

The Rap-Up caught up with Mr. Ambition and got him to spill the beans about his upcoming releases. According to the man himself, he's got a new track called "Traffic" with his "brother" J. Cole, and he's working on a full length project with former collaborator Mark Ronson.  Can't wait to hear that!

Peep the full interview below, and let me know what you think about Wale's music and business moves since signing to MMG!


"Who wants to celebrate right now? We got work to do."

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Wale - Barry Sanders [VIDEO]