American rapper and record producer J. Cole has released six studio albums,one live album,four compilation albums,three extended plays,four mixtapes,58 singles,two promotional singles and twenty one music videos.
Hip hop music in Washington,D.C., has been an important part of the culture of the area.
Abbas Hamad,known professionally as Bas,is a French-born Sudanese-American rapper. He signed with J. Cole's Dreamville Records,an imprint of Interscope Records to release his debut studio album,Last Winter (2014). It was met with positive critical reception and entered the Billboard 200,along with his second and third albums,Too High to Riot (2016) and Milky Way (2018). His fourth album,We Only Talk About Real Shit When We're Fucked Up (2023) was met with continued praise despite failing to chart.
"Planez" is a song by American singer Jeremih from his third studio album,Late Nights (2015). It features American rapper J. Cole,and was released in January 2015 as the second single from the album. It interpolates "Put It in Your Mouth" by Akinyele. The original version of the song featured a verse from fellow Chicago native Chance the Rapper. "Planez" garnered mixed reviews from critics,praising Jeremih's performance but criticized J. Cole's guest verse. The track peaked at numbers 15 and 44 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. It was also certified 5x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The single garnered Jeremih's first career Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
Brandon Paak Anderson,better known by his stage name Anderson .Paak,is an American singer,rapper,and record producer. He released his debut mixtape,O.B.E. Vol. 1,in 2012 and went on to release his debut album Venice in 2014. In 2016,he followed up with his second album,Malibu,which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album,followed by his third album,Oxnard (2018). At the 61st Grammy Awards,Paak won his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance with his 2018 non-album single "Bubblin". In 2020,he won two additional Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album with his fourth album Ventura,while a song from the album won Best R&B Performance with "Come Home".
NxWorries is an American music superduo consisting of recording artist Anderson .Paak and record producer Knxwledge. They are signed to Stones Throw Records and released their debut studio album,Yes Lawd!,in 2016 and their second studio album Why Lawd? in 2024.
Nicholas Alexander Simmons,known professionally as YBN Nahmir,is an American rapper. He was the de facto lead member of the short-lived hip hop collective YBN,and is best known for his 2017 single "Rubbin Off the Paint",which peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2018 single,"Bounce Out with That" peaked atop the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. His 2019 single,"Opp Stoppa" peaked at number 78 on the former chart and preceded the release of his debut studio album Visionland (2021),which was met with critical and commercial failure.
"1985" is a song by American rapper J. Cole,released on April 20,2018,from his studio album,KOD.
Cordae Amari Brooks,known mononymously as Cordae,is an American rapper,and singer-songwriter. He began his career as a member of the hip hop collective YBN.
YBN was an American hip-hop collective formed by Nick Simmons,who goes by the stage name YBN Nahmir. YBN was a collective of rappers,record producers,social media personalities and promoters. The collective included members from Alabama,Texas,Gothenburg,California,Maryland,Connecticut,and Narberth,Pennsylvania.
The discography of American rapper Anderson .Paak has released four studio albums,three collaborative albums,four extended plays (EP),one mixtape and 18 singles.
American rapper JID has released three studio albums,three compilation albums,two extended plays (EP),four mixtapes and fifteen singles.
"Scared Money" is a song by American rapper YG,featuring fellow American rappers J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo. It was released through Def Jam Recordings and 4Hunnid Records as the lead single from YG's sixth studio album,I Got Issues,on February 4,2022. The three artists wrote the song with producer Gibbo. The song was originally supposed to be released earlier,according to it being listed to impact urban contemporary radio on January 25,2022. YG announced its release date and shared its cover art on February 2,2022.
"Have Mercy" is a song by American rapper YBN Cordae,released on March 8,2019,as the second single from his debut studio album The Lost Boy (2019). It was produced by Flippa,Kid Culture and Nils,and mixed and mastered by Mixed By Ali.
"Sacrifices" is a song released by record label Dreamville,performed by American rappers EarthGang and J. Cole featuring fellow American rappers Smino and Saba. The song was released as the final track on the label's compilation album,Revenge of the Dreamers III.
The Lost Boy is the debut studio album by American rapper Cordae. The album was released on July 26,2019,by Atlantic Records and Art@War,and contains features from Chance the Rapper,Anderson .Paak,Ty Dolla Sign,Pusha T,Arin Ray,and Meek Mill. The album has received widespread acclaim from music critics. The album was later nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards,while the album track "Bad Idea" was nominated a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song.
"RNP" is a song by American rapper Cordae featuring fellow American rapper Anderson .Paak. It was released on July 23,2019,as the third single from Cordae's debut studio album The Lost Boy (2019). Written by the artists alongside producer J. Cole,It was Cordae's highest-charting song,until the release of "Gifted" featuring Roddy Ricch.
"Interlude" is a song by American rapper J. Cole,released on May 7,2021,as a promotional single from his sixth studio album,The Off-Season. A brief track,it consists of a single verse as J. Cole reflects on his come-up and status in the rap game. "Interlude" marked the first time Cole released a single prior to a studio album since 2013's "Power Trip" off Born Sinner.
"Johnny P's Caddy" is a song by American rappers Benny the Butcher and J. Cole. It was released on January 28,2022 as the lead single from the former's third studio album Tana Talk 4. The song was produced by The Alchemist,and is Benny the Butcher's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. On April 13,2023 the single was certified GOLD marking the first RIAA certification for both Benny &the Griselda Records label. The song is known as one of the most acknowledged features by J. Cole and is widely considered to be his best feature.
The Crossroads is the third studio album by the American rapper Cordae,released through Art@War and Atlantic Records,on November 15,2024. The album features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak,Joey Badass,Jordan Ward,Juicy J,Kanye West,Lil Wayne,Ravyn Lenae,and Ty Dolla Sign,while the production was handled by several producers such as FnZ,Hitmaka,J. Cole,Thelonious Martin,Cordae himself,as well as several other producers. The album serves as a follow-up to his previous studio album,From a Birds Eye View (2022).
