J. Cole to release official lead single Next Week

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

For two years, fans have been eagerly waiting on J. Cole to release his debut album. He excited fans in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina when he was the first artist signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation. In 2009, he released "Lights Please," many thought it was the first single from his debut album.

During the summer of 2010, he released "Who Dat" and the song became a cult hit. When an official video was filmed, fans thought it was the first single from his new album. However, when no album came, fans were left disappointed. Recently, there were rumors of friction between J. Cole and Jay-Z.

J. Cole brushed these rumors off and his "Disgusting" song was announced as his debut single. Recently, J. Cole announced his official debut single. J. Cole said he and Roc Nation finally agreed on a true lead single and it will be coming out next week. While the song does not sample Jay-Z, it will involve someone from the family, according to J. Cole.