S.O.B.’s was the only place to be last night.. RocNation NC native J. Cole held one of his major first shows last night to a sold out crowd in NYC. A couple folks came out, Talib, Hi-Tek, Asher Roth, Young Chris.. and more. He performs a new record i had heard before but now the beat has changed, which is just as awesome, produced by himself & partner Elite. “When you was thinkin bout breakfast, i was thinkin bout dinner.” Check back i’ll have a few flicks from the show up from my patna Ernest.
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=o) New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) in stores now.

Circa 2007, ddot says this was old work of Cole’s that didn’t make the cut of his 1st tape “The Come Up.” J.Cole goes over old dipset.
Download: J.Cole – Sky Boy (Unreleased)
photo by mel d. cole

Atlantic record’s new signee stops by 106 to talks about his mixtape, turning 15, his Nas Made You Look freestyle, maybe collabing with his older bro Jo-Jo and at the end goes into a freestyle; “XXL where’s my interview?”

Bridget Kelly has been given a Jay-Z cosign and record deal with Roc Nation to launch her career. Singersroom discovered Bridget back in 2007 when she recorded “Stuck”, a mid-tempo song that describes how she’s battling to find herself. After a few long studio nights and performances, Bridget has receive the opportunity to join Jay-Z on the BP3 Tour. Singersroom stopped Bridget on tour in New York to discuss working with Jigga. -Singersroom

J.Cole is so humble and happy each interview i’ve seen thus far, like a kid still in a candy store. Cont reading to check out Jermaine’s reaction to his sold out show happening tonight @ SOB’s in NYC =o). Also check out his mini college tour dates that he’s already started.
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Check the internets tomorrow, NahRight will be dropping El Che’s mixtape, Dangerous 5-18, tomorrow.
Download: Rhymefest – Familiar Faces

Jeremih reminds me a little of Bobby Valentino when he came out, eh.. buuut he can play the piano =oP
Download: Jeremih – Seen It Before / Mediafire
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From their upcoming Congratulations album dropping April 13th.

The Interlude presented by LRG and DJ Green Lantern coming soon.
Download: The Kid Daytona – Do You Believe (Tona’s Song)
photo by Tone