J. Cole lands Trey Songz collaboration

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 2008, when he was hand-picked by Jay-Z as the first artist on Roc Nation, J. Cole was excited. After Jay-Z finished his business with Def Jam, J. Cole was sure he would be recording his album. However, things did not work out that way.

Instead, J. Cole found himself helping Jay-Z with his comeback, The Blueprint 3. The album went on to become the highest-rated album of 2009. His verse on the song, "A Star is Born," would stick out. After the release of "Light's Please," fans thought J. Cole's album was on the way.

However, it was announced that J. Cole's album would be released in the summer of 2010. In the spring, J. Cole provided an anthem, "Who Dat." A video was filmed for the song, but still no release date was set for the album, which he titled Cole World. Before long, the fall was approaching and Jay-Z was making plans for Willow Smith and her debut album.

J. Cole was signed in 2008 and told he was the flagship artist of the new label. Despite what he was told, he has been on the backburner most of the way. Currently, his debut album, Cole World, is slated for release sometime in 2011. In preparation for this album, J. Cole has decided to record a single that will be undeniable. He is teaming up with R&B fan favorite, Trey Songz, who is also the face of Rocawear's ad campaign for 2010/2011, a hopeful win-win.

While he is eager for people to hear his second collaboration with Trey Songz, J. Cole said he does not want to give a release date. J. Cole does not want to end up letting the fans down again.