Cole does “Power Trip” with The Roots on Fallon. Born Sinner drops June 18th.

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Previously: J. Cole Talks Born Sinner Release Date Change

J. Cole decided to move up the release date his Born Sinner album to June 18th, going to head to head with Kanye West’s Yeezus. Speaking to Billboard, Cole talks about why he decided to change the date.

“Instantly the lightbulb [turned on]… it got real. I made one phone call to somebody that would know, just to make sure first. As soon as I got it confirmed, I was like, ‘Yo…’ The idea hit me instantly: ‘You got to go to that date’. I’m not going to sit [here]… I worked too hard to come a week later after Kanye West drops an amazing album. It’d be like, ‘Oh and J.Cole dropped too, a week later.’ Nah. I’m going to go see him on that date. He’s the greatest. So it’s like, I’m a competitor by nature so it was instant, it wasn’t even a thought.”

“It’s a definite statement about how I feel about my album, which is confident. At the same time, let’s not forget this is Kanye West. He bets 100, 1,000, whatever the perfect is. His track record is flawless. I’m only expecting an incredible album from him. But I know what I have.”

Previously: J. Cole – Born Sinner (Artwork)

J. Cole unveils the official artwork for his new album Born Sinner. There are reports that the album has been pushed up and will now be dropping on June 18th.

Check out the deluxe artwork below.

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J. Cole launches his “Bornsinner.com” vlog series with a webisode where his mother Kay Cole speaks on the day he helped her retire from her job at the United States Postal Service.

Previously: Video: J. Cole Joins Kendrick Lamar Onstage in NC

J. Cole made the obvious special guest appearance at the North Carolina stop of Kendrick’s good kid, m.A.A.d city tour and joined K. Dot onstage for a surprise performance.

Previously: J. Cole – Truly Yours 2 (EP)

Six new tracks from Jermaine with appearances from 2 Chainz, Young Jeezy and Bas.

Stream and download link after the jump.

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J. Cole’s sophomore effort Born Sinner drops June 25.

Previously: Video: J. Cole ft. Miguel – Power Trip (Behind the Scenes)

Last week, Cole showed us the making of the beat, and now he’s showing us the making of the video for his latest single “Power Trip” featuring Miguel.

Previously: Video: J.Cole’s Breakdown of the “Power Trip” Beat

Cole walks us through the creative process that birthed the “Power Trip” beat.

Previously: J. Cole ft. Miguel – Power Trip (Video)

Cole gives us the “Power Trip” visual, shot in his hometown of Fayetville, North Carolina. Born Sinner drops June 25th.

Previously: J. Cole ft. Miguel – Power Trip (Live @ Barclays Center)