The J. Cole Episode by The Combat Jack Show published on 2015-01-27T02:05:45Z J. Cole details the inspiration behind '2014 Forest Hills Drive', his battle with expectations, wanting to sign Kendrick Lamar when they first met and his thoughts regarding the shots-ridden "Control" verse. Cole also talks the hip hop culture shift that inspired "Fire Squad", consciously staying out of Drake's lane while creating his own, what happened that eventful night with Diddy, visiting Ferguson, his new outlook on life and how he became a voice of his generation. Genre J Cole Comment by Raju Dhesi RIP Combat 2025-06-03T23:18:18Z Comment by Sunkissed✨️ i remember i use to listen to this episode daily and ugh i still love it ✨ 2020-02-14T03:46:16Z Comment by Isvvx Legendary interview. RIP Combat Jack 🙏🏾 2019-10-16T04:40:54Z Comment by emekaarh The shit dope fr...i can’t wait for another j cole interview 2019-07-23T13:08:48Z Comment by Diego Domingo` best advice. build your own shit. and let somebody find out about u 2018-06-30T22:17:33Z Comment by Armongedden this is the best interview I've listened too ever💯💯💯 definitely learned alot 2017-08-03T21:44:11Z Comment by Ty Rock N Rolla wtf I was out front with num chucks at 7 2017-01-03T03:22:46Z Comment by Gene Az just got to listen. new found level of respect for J. Cole 2016-09-09T22:55:19Z Comment by twinkle20 switched on man ...love his music & vibe 2016-06-10T10:25:54Z Comment by DJ LookUp™ so glad he asked the question about the albums. it was EXACTLY how I felt to the tee. I definitely appreciate Cole for the humbleness and respect in answering too 2016-02-25T19:31:53Z Comment by Sunkissed✨️ love this part apart releasing 2016-02-07T04:58:14Z Comment by Bryan Hill 28 Great Interview 2016-01-31T23:21:38Z Comment by brl039 he sometimes speaks like he's rapping.. or raps like he speaks. I love it lol 2015-11-17T19:59:14Z Comment by Dashstar im at 31:56 2015-09-05T22:39:16Z Comment by Mike Wallz best interview I've heard all year 2015-09-04T09:59:53Z Comment by mirkaceleste He's so humble 2015-08-26T02:49:02Z Comment by Princysoul This man is doing it for the culture! 2015-08-19T04:49:18Z Comment by Scamie Reno angela yee put him on 2015-08-15T13:07:30Z Comment by ms_808 dddopeeeeeee - listened to the whole thing too btw lol 2015-05-29T21:37:45Z Comment by Kaleb Samson Cole you're a real soulful dude 2015-04-20T00:27:13Z Comment by Phoenix Smith I love him. 2015-04-15T00:40:19Z Comment by Aundee Hix J Cole is such an Aquarius... So love my fellow Aquarians... I am such a fan... Thx JCole 2015-04-06T15:04:32Z Comment by WhereYourEarpieceAt? He must have read The Power of Now cos he's literally saying what the author is talking about. Cole is really living in the NOW! I'm currently reading it, gonna join you in the present boy. 2015-03-10T17:19:22Z Comment by j_Kool15 Inspirational interview 2015-03-07T02:12:06Z Comment by Young Sean its my 4th time listening to this, really relates my life. cole the realest 2015-02-26T19:07:31Z Comment by Calena Johnson the truth....it's the expectation....love the little things. 2015-02-24T21:27:52Z Comment by Naavaasa i listened .. left and came back for the rest .. awesome interview J.Cole a real ass dude 2015-02-18T04:41:52Z Comment by shamoyxo Cole the best 2015-02-15T15:01:05Z Comment by Penurious check out Distressor 2015-02-14T09:28:22Z Comment by Penurious check out Distressor 2015-02-14T09:28:16Z