J. Cole: The Warm Up, The Comp Up, The Rising Star

Imagine this: You're asked to write a verse on a song for Jay-Z's BluePrint III. Would you be nervous? Of course you would! Now imagine how J. Cole felt when he had to do it with Hov and Bey in attendance in the studio. I'm wiping sweat from my brow now and I wasn't there. Not only is that challenging, nerve-racking, and a privilege, but carrying the torch over at Roc Nation is no short task. Notably the most valuable artist, J. Cole has put together a nice track record of verses starting with a "Star is Born" on the BP 3.

Add to the list, his first single off his forthcoming untitled debut album, "Who Dat" (view video here). Besides those records, J. Cole has been on his grind with music for a while with his mixtape "The Warm Up" and "The Come Up"; which is how Jay heard him.

When asked about Jay-Z & Beyoncé in general, he says they are much more regular and down-to-earth than people imagine. I could imagine so, you know how life is much more is made about people than warranted in so many cases. The torch has been passed, and so far I've been impressed.

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