Rap-Up.com || New Music: J. Cole

J. Cole is back for the second time with “Miss America,” the first single off his sophomore album Born Sinner. The Roc Nation rapper weighs good over evil (“Am I about dollars or about change? Am I about knowledge or about brains?”) on the introspective track, which he calls a public service announcement.

“Only young ni**a do it better than the old ni**as,” raps Cole, who says, “They’ll never play this shit on the radio.”

The self-produced song, which debuts on the second anniversary of his mixtape Friday Night Lights, will be available on iTunes tonight, while the album drops January 28, 2013.

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43 Comments

Dan
November 12th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Meh. A step above “Work Out,” which is a good thing b/c it shows he’s not selling out after his debut. However, this will get little to no radio play, which I suppose is okay since Kendrick Lamar proved you don’t need a HOT radio track to sell. Looking forward to the 2nd single already! Cole World!

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Ice Reply:
November 12th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
@Dan, Swimming Pools is huge on Urban radio right now.

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Jake Reply:
November 12th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@Dan, Well, THAT’S a surprise. Didn’t Cole just say that at the end of the track?

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Speak Reply:
November 15th, 2012 at 5:10 am
@Jake, was there a real need to be rude?

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kels
November 12th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
J.COLE IS BACK B*TCHES!!!! BEEN WAITING ON THIS FOR A LONG DAMN TIME

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Gods son
November 12th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Finaaaaaally!!!

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Hov
November 12th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Lets get this work

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MmmHmm
November 12th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
THIS IS BETTER THAN ANYTHING PLAYING ON THE RADIO RIGHT NOW! IM SO GLAD!

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Hov
November 12th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
this is a weak single – hov

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Ewan Reply:
November 12th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@Hov, LIES.

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Breeangel Reply:
November 12th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
-_-………

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GKMC Reply:
November 12th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@Hov, cool story bro! Now sit down

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that nigga Reply:
November 12th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
@Hov, jay z = washed up

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Mr Nice Watch Reply:
November 12th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
@Hov, stay down little boy -hov

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Looney Reply:
November 13th, 2012 at 2:35 am
@Hov, Someone needs to tame this tiger.

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G.O.O.D. Reply:
November 13th, 2012 at 7:54 am
@Hov, You are probaly just a stupid faker because j.cole is signed to hov’s label Roc Nation and it would be stupid to hate on your own artist.

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Ice
November 12th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Not what I was expecting, good buzz track but I can’t see it doing anything at radio.

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Morgan
November 12th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
I just can’t. So proud of him.

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Lauren
November 12th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
YESSSS…Cole….YESSSSSS!!!

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Breeangel
November 12th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Thats my Cole…yesssss….I cant wait for the iTunes drop…midnight hurry up!!!! : )

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Nathan
November 12th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Damn this nigga came hard!!!

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SuperManPratt
November 12th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Yes!!!!!! I’m loving this new movement from the younger generation of Hip-Hop! WE NEED THIS!!! #ColeWorld #BornSinner #MissAmerica

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Speechless
November 12th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
I like it. I’ll be buying :) #ColeWorld

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rihannanavy
November 12th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
FINALLY! COLE WORLD. LET’S GO!

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ayo
November 12th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
this has that run this town or red nation feelin,
dope song but i dont think it will do well on radio,

if he had jay or kanye though

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Brionna
November 12th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
It’s alright … I’m a little disappointed though

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Triniti Reply:
November 13th, 2012 at 5:14 am
@Brionna, Oh. Sorry it wasn’t another “Work Out” … you know, that song niggas proclaimed would ruin Cole’s career?

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Brionna Reply:
November 15th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
@Triniti, didnt like that song either jack

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Dreamvillian
November 12th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
0n my seventh listening…nuff said…..ish ill..!!!

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Mr Nice Watch
November 12th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
New age PSA.

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Pereezy.Tunechi YMCMB MMG
November 13th, 2012 at 12:01 am
Hold Up!!! Man J Cole Is the Next King of Hip Hop, There’s No Fu**kin’ Doubt. This Ni**a Is Crazy Lyrically, Ohh Shit It’s Cole World Biaatchhhh

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Wonderland19
November 13th, 2012 at 1:54 am
Hmmm, maybe i nned to listen to it again. I get so hyped over his mixtape songs that when it comes to his offical singles, it dissappoints me.
I’ll try again.

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Issa
November 13th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Perfect! Reminds me of “Can’t Cry” & “It Won’t Be Long”

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GTFOH
November 13th, 2012 at 8:31 am
Love this guy

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Manj
November 13th, 2012 at 9:15 am
This is a hot song. Not for the radio and I really like the fact that it isn’t. People need to stop whining.Is the song hot? yes, than what is the F***** problem. Does everything have to be radio play to be good.

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Jayla
November 13th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Why is everyone crying about it doing well on radio? Who the fuck still listens to the radio???? lmao, radio is not that serious in the success of artists in hip hop, J. Cole has an established fan base already

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Real Hip Hop Reply:
November 15th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
@Jayla, I totally agree… I dont know many people who listen to the radio anymore. Why when we have iTunes, YouTube, Pandora, and other ways to listen to music? People are so full of themselves…. Its a new day and age in music…. Artists arent chasing the radio anymore.

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Harry
November 14th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Giving me “Blow Up” vibes!

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lily
November 15th, 2012 at 10:24 am
I like it. This guy is really talented

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Frankie
November 15th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Cole does it again!

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Sidney
November 15th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
He is taking it back to the mixtape flow. Doesn’t give a damn about radio play. Respect, homie.

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Dan
November 16th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
Awesome single. Can’t wait for Born Sinner. Have you seen the visuals J.Cole’s released? So much hype. http://www.dreamvillain.net/blog.

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Tuesdyo Boomz
November 17th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Man I would Love to be on this Track and it’s dope Music.

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