Even after stripping back the hooks and instrumentals, and giving himself center stage, there isn't much outside of J. Cole's baseline technical abilities that makes him a compelling rapper and lyricist.
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J. Cole - Born Sinner
Reviews7 CommentsJ. Cole - Born Sinner
New TracksCommentStream: J. Cole - Born Sinner J. Cole is looking to take new notes from fellow rapper and friend Kendrick Lamar in creating a darker moodier album. The only real question is, does it actually achieve what it sets out to do?
In terms of production it most certainly feels that way. A lot of the beats here are stunningly original, and are brooding with heavy drums. Easily some of the most impressive instrumentals I've heard this year. Even though Cole could do more with his lyrics, he can definitely ride a beat. I think he's yet to tell the cohesive story it feels like his production is demanding.
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J. Cole- Cole World: The Sideline Story
ReviewsCommentOn his first official full-length album on Roc Nation, rapper and producer J. Cole takes the talents he's been perfecting on past mixtapes and goes big time with them. WATCH THE REVIEW