

Before the reward of Nas’ approval though, Cole had to deal with the disapproval of the Godson.

When Nas hits you up and does a remix of your song, that’s a life-changing experience.

So, without further ado, here is our list of the 25 best J. The songs that changed the rap game, influenced our daily lives, or displayed the growth of one of hip-hop brightest stars, were placed at the forefront of our rankings. We apologize now, if your favourite Cole track doesn’t appear on our list (although that’s highly doubtful), Jermaine simply has too many bangers. Cole songs was a formidable, gargantuan, and challenging task that we did not take lightly. Building a definitive list of the best J. He has a plethora of hits in his catalogue, so many in fact that it took weeks to dig through them and construct a list worthy of consideration. elevated his beat making capabilities, while his apprenticeship with HOV has increased his lyricism, hustle and intelligence. Not to mention, he has built his own label from the ground up, Dreamville Records, that houses a multitude of talent, such as EarthGang, J.I.D., Cozz, and Bas. In the last eight years, Jermaine has blessed his fans with classic titles, unforgettable instrumentals, and a wealth of knowledge. John’s University in New York and relocated to the Big Apple to pursue both his degree and a career in rap music. After graduating high-school at the top of his class, Cole received a scholarship to St. At age 12, Cole was already flexing his skills on the mic, but being discovered in North Carolina didn’t seem like a realistic goal for the young wordsmith. Cole was born in Germany as a military kid and was relocated to America by his mother after his father evaporated. Cuts from the critically acclaimed mixtapes like “Lights Please,” “Too Deep For the Intro,” and “In the Morning,” helped launch Cole’s career from the relatively unknown town of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Before releasing his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story, Jermaine dropped two classic mixtapes, The Warm Up, and Friday Night Lights. Ever since he signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation imprint in 2009, Cole has been solidifying his status as a new-school leader and a future legend in the game. Jermaine Lamarr Cole is a different breed.
