This week I cleared my extremely busy schedule to take ok XXL’s Freshman Class. First up was J. Cole who tookover SOB’s for Hot 97’s Who’s Next concert. J Cole rocked the hard New York as he had a jammed packed SOB’s going crazy to every joint he performed. J. Cole came on stage to a loud roar of the crowd and kicked off joints from his dope mixtape The Warm Up. The crowd was hype singing along and J. Cole’s stage presence was that of a veteran MC who actually has been on tour. No hype man, no entourage on stage just him and a mic. J. Cole played to the crowd and talked in a cocky yet extremely humble swagger.
After watching the show, it’s easy to see that J. Cole is truly the standout student in this years class. I see nothing but huge things for J. Cole. I mean how many NEW ARTIST can rock a new song and by the 2 minute mark have the entire crowd jamming and singing along? J. Cole is a star.
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I also had the chance to kick it w/ Roc Nation’s beautiful new artist Rita Ora. She showed off some of her jewlery and names while we sat in VIP and discussed her move to the states. She’s so cool, and very humble and amazingly down to Earth. Jay-Z discovered her in a mall and now look at her, The newest artist on Roc Nation. Amazing. BTW ladies, She made those earings herself. I love creative women.
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