Jermaine Lamarr Cole, better known by his stage name J, was born on January 28, 1985, in Frankfurt, West Germany. Cole is a Roc Nation-signed American hip-hop singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He has established himself as a major player in the entertainment industry and plays the guitar, keyboard, and sampler in addition to his riveting vocal performance. Some of the most well-known musicians in the business, including Jay-Z, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Miguel, Talib Kweli, Wiz Khalifa, Trey Songz, Rihanna, Nas, Jeremih, and many others, have collaborated with him. Over the years, J. Cole has built up a sizable fan base of devoted supporters, including over 5 million Facebook likes, 8.5 million Twitter followers, and 1 million YouTube subscribers. His music videos have also amassed millions of online views, such as the one for the hit song “Work Out,” which has received over 90 million views to date.
Since entering the music industry in 2007, J. Cole has released a total of 9 studio albums, including 3 full-length studio albums, 3 EPs, 3 mixtapes, 1 compilation album, and 1 live album. His breakthrough in the hip-hop scene was made possible by the success of his debut album, “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” which peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200, US R&B/Hip Hop, and US Rap Album charts. Given how well-liked he is and how quickly his fan base is expanding, it appears that nothing can stop him from being a success. More impressive things from J are to come. In the foreseeable future, Cole will continue to work in the hip-hop industry’s intense spotlight.
