How J. Cole Really Makes Music | Deep Dive

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0:00 - J. Cole in the studio
1:00 - J. Cole talks about being influenced by Eminem and Nas
2:00 - J. Cole working on The Warm Up
4:30 - J. Cole talks about writing raps
6:00 - J. Cole talks about his purpose
7:00 - Joey Badass talks about J. Cole making him cry
7:30 - J. Cole as a producer
9:00 - J. Cole making Power Trip
12:00 - How J. Cole got a Timbaland beat
14:00 - J. Cole making a beat for Jay Z
14:30 - Kendrick Lamar talking about J. Cole
15:00 - Cordae talks about J. Cole beats
15:45 - J. Cole’s features
J. Cole is one of the greatest rappers of his generation, and over the last decade of work, he’s made a strong case for one of the greatest of all time. Cole is a studio rat who has always taken his craft extremely seriously, but the craziest thing about his run is that he seems like he’s only been getting better with time. From his legendary feature run to the constant reinvention of his flow, Cole continues to prove why he’s earned his spot amongst the best in the game. From arena tours to tens of millions of albums sold he has reached heights that not many people in music will ever get to touch. But this video isn’t about going platinum with no features, this is about what J. Cole is like in the studio, straight from the mouths of Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and Kill Edward.
Script Written, Voice Over and Produced By: Jeremy Hecht (@jeremyhecht)
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[@hiphopdx]

What's the one J. Cole studio session that you would have wanted to be in the studio for?

[@Yc25.]

Immortal from 4YEO

[@LauFiu]

definitely feel the same way bruv

[@boluwatifeosanyinbi1227]

Apparently from FHD

[@KingCashEli]

yea

[@christopherjordan3809]

Neighbors

[@MetalSonic420]

You can call me crazy, but I don't think J. Cole has dropped his best work yet. His best is still yet to come.

[@armaan78696]

nah you’re not crazy for that at all

[@MarioJeremiahSolis956]

He still aint enter his prime 🥶🙏🏽

[@billionsfemi8021]

He has . FHD

[@rearabetswemasule3820]

he ages like fine wine.

[@InfamousAWJ]

Nah bro same.

[@Primojay]

What I love about cole is he’s become a father figure in the rap game for those who have come up after him. From my perception, based off what I’ve heard and seen he’s made room for the people around him to grow and shine. A lot of other rappers snake people and use them for personal gain to stay up. Cole on the other hand, seems to be a real example of investing in others and sharing the wealth. You can also tell it’s helped his longevity in his career. Anyways It’s just really cool that a lot our favorite rappers show him that respect and love.

[@Dawggy912]

Ur not wrong. Ppl say hes third but he became an idol for aspiring artists n garner respects for his authenticity and got longevity

[@Ayanda846]

The one rapper who I will always choose over any other rapper. My very favorite person in the music industry . I purely love this guy

[@jobiwuankenobi843]

Same my dude

[@MetalSonic420]

J. Cole hate doesn't make sense to me, he's one of the best of our generation.

[@joeljimenez1570]

J. Cole is the man, the myth, the legend. He will go down as the greatest to ever touch the mic! 🙏🏼🔥

[@Follow.the.Leader]

Love cole, he’ll never surpass Nas though…

[@lyrics2challenged]

@@Follow.the.Leader or about 40 depending on who you ask.

[@Follow.the.Leader]

@@lyrics2challenged well yea there’s a list…

[@marcoshernandeziii1309]

More than that , but all is all the same .

[@riikyramirez6547]

He tops mine

[@cdot.8492]

Cole is everything. I'm from Wilmington NC home of Michael Jordan and hour and a half from Fayetteville and I can tell you NC is proud of you Cole. You are one of the coldest producer lyricist and artist period. My favorite ever. Love yours and Grown Simba kept moving.

[@JayLupe]

J Cole became my favorite rapper last year. Dude is a humble guy, down to earth, and his flow is fucking phenomenal! Stay safe J Cole🙏

[@AndresHernandez-iw8mv]

The Revenge of The Dreamer 3 sessions must've been so much fun to be a part of. Definitely would've loved to witness the work they put in during that time

[@allcap504]

That B.I.A verse tho 🔥🔥

[@Dave-ug4cd]

J. Cole was meant to do music. He fulfilled is fulfilling his purpose in life.

[@birdsfly7199]

Can’t wait to see were Cole is at a decade or two from now. I’d love to hear another mixtape of his like the old ones. The reason why his mixtapes were amazing is because he had the creative freedom and didn’t have to work with boundaries.

[@raphaelanibasa7570]

. .his recent feature run is one of the best in hip-hop ever, & his latest album (the off season) shows his pen game and rapping has improved, while experimenting with new flows which i think are the best of his career. he is now open to features which i personally feel limited the potential of some of his albums especially K.O.D. 2014 FHD is widely considered to be a classic but still argued against amongst some hip-hop heads. .i genuinely think 'the fall off' is going to be that undeniable classic.

[@jeremyhecht]

This was a really fun video to write and work on. I have followed Cole for 10+ years and his humility and hunger for what he does is almost unmatched. Looking forward to whatever The Fall Off is 🙏🏻👀

[@loganallaby8655]

Jcole is genuinely my role model, I dream of being able to be like him. I grew up listening to his music which taught me so much of what I now know, I learned lessons before I had to go through them in person, like I am a white guy who grew up in a good neighborhood, but the people I grew up with were never as lucky and I realized that after a long time, I had always thought that people lived just as good as I did. When I would listen to cole's music it felt like I was hearing their voice which gave me the ability to use my voice to speak up for my homies yk. I love them fr and Cole helped me catalyze that feeling.

[@salimboulahia2766]

Can't imagine today's Rap game Without J.Cole

[@TheDonSolo]

This was a great video. Props to you. Thanks for puttin’ in the work. You can hear the respect in your voice & the editing & clips were on-point. Usually the coverage on something like this is… eh; Well, you know. J. Cole is that guy! Love & peace to all 💚

[@selcouthsznmedia1859]

We had a blast editing this documentary for you guys and glad you’ve enjoyed watching it!

[@darkskinwhite]

Yeah this is the only good serious DX has done in yeeeaaarrsss

[@misterpalmer]

Well said!

[@hiphopdx]

Thanks for watching!

[@diamantaeevans3716]

Black Friday - Kendrick & J. Cole Studio Sesh would've been amazing to see!

[@lowkeyfallasleep9511]

Man been doing this shit 10+ years and still gets better

[@javontebrooks8841]

Cole’s verse on Boblo Boat was god tier 🔥🔥 !!

[@hiphopdx]

Also overlooked!

[@HoodieWill_]

One of my favorites ever!🤘🏾. Can’t wait For It’s A Boy

[@willcollins808]

i cried to "3 wishes" and "be free"

[@theblazedbro]

Actually really good content. The host did a good job

[@jeremyhecht]

Thank you means a lot 🙏🏻

[@hiphopdx]

Glad you liked it!

[@leonardosantuario3346]

Last and only song that's made me cry was "Friends" off of KOD by Cole

[@azy_t]

Ive cried to a couple of songs but one of the songs ive cried to was "die hard" by kendrick lamar...the second verse literally teared me apart because of the emotion it had...i mean am only 20 at that point and doubting living out my adult years because it feels not worth it am single and i had to quit my 9t5 job which ive worked for 1 year and half i had to quit it for college i got to college and faced alot of changes but i hope every decision ive made so far will put me to the point i wanna be

[@xXMattyLXx]

Cole evolves with every drop. His pen leaves scorch marks on his pad 🔥

[@TheHHSBCrew]

No cap this might be my favorite video on KZbin and I'm a youtuber.. Cole is my GOAT.. always will be. Love the video.. thank you hiphopdx

[@jeremyhecht]

Wow! That’s an incredible compliment thank you glad you enjoyed

[@hiphopdx]

This means a lot!! Thank you

[@TheHHSBCrew]

@HipHopDX anytime.. ask my viewers how I feel about cole... they'll tell you!

[@pokemonjourney2enlightenme760]

Thank you for this ❤

[@andy60460]

Really enjoyed this bro,cheers mate!!!

[@henryglover7802]

Really needed this.

[@la_4143]

His verse of JPCaddy, is literally one kf his peak moments.. That song on a whole diff level of rap

[@Officialksh]

Love this series..constantly taking notes

[@hiphopdx]

Glad you liked it!

[@theemalikamir8874]

Changes off that 4 your eyes was the song that makes me cry whenever I'm going thru tough times..

[@cherrybdaone]

I LOVED this! I really wish I could’ve been in the studio when he made “4YEO” the song. Such a beautiful and powerful song 💕

[@hiphopdx]

Such a great song

[@KingCashEli]

yooo

[@morrisbyiringiro2737]

The only thing I know is that no one gonna hit the level of Cole World.. The greatest rapper of this generation 🙏🙏

[@beatsbygoldie2383]

Reaching

[@riikyramirez6547]

​@@beatsbygoldie2383 opinions

[@ElChorchis]

As a J. Cole stan, this video got most of the details covered. Obviously you can’t cover it all but it was well done 👍🏽 ❤

[@_Justwink]

I wish I was in the studio for Folgers Crystals. One of the best verses I’ve ever heard in my life.

[@keelodagreat4676]

OnG 🔥🔥💯💯

[@keelodagreat4676]

I used to rap that song just about everyday nonstop for a year straight.

[@hiphopdx]

Underrated

[@jayyy1677]

He’s had better man

[@evan08586]

Runaway and 4 your eyez only. Great memories attached to both of those

[@powermiller855]

Hope Cole keeps dropping banger albums 🙏🏽

[@X3Alonee]

since that cole saw this video he must come around the comment section. and what I wanna say is bro u got fans all over the world not just us or eu bro we need ur in Africa, morocco specifically anyhows procrastination was for fans i loved it. u are him really

[@morrisbyiringiro2737]

Yes bro... That's it

[@darkskinwhite]

"I only got but so much voice man" is a real struggle

[@Whois_baddertz]

As both a fan of Kendrick and Cole I would’ve love to been present at the Black Friday and HiiiPower session. Shoutout to Jeremy for this video; this has inspired to chase my dream even more in hopes to some day being classed up among the legends

[@OfficialJLOVE]

Going to check out that book too!

[@OfficialJLOVE]

Great video & info! 🙌🏿 The edits 🤣

[@palmettosfinest1724]

Johnny's P Caddy Was in MY OPINION (For the KZbin Lawyers)😂 , 2nd for verse of the year. Andre 3000 verse in Life Of The Party, DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE SPOKE ABOUT MORE

[@hiphopdx]

2 different years I think though right?

[@palmettosfinest1724]

@@hiphopdx I just checked you right bro. I'm in prison . All years feel the same 😂😂

[@fauxsuede.]

​@@palmettosfinest1724 this man said I'm in prison 😂 free bro bro 😂

[@Mw2magnet]

great video man

[@MrsCrazyrange]

I needed to hear this today. I too like writing stuff down. I'm gone fierce lazy lately. Need to get back at it. Dreamville!

[@hiphopdx]

Glad you saw it!

[@kenziebanks6990]

J Cole will forever be my goat 🐐🐐🐐 I don't care what anybody says and nothing will ever change my mind

[@dr.strawberry5773]

idk if u wrote the script for this video but you did great. awesome vid. shout out cole.

[@focusinc4266]

excellent video and shout out to JB.

[@misterpalmer]

Well done Jeremy. You kill't that!!!

[@phillipmpachuau6365]

Love the work...extraordinary stuff I HIT SUBSCRIBE

[@k9nevienna]

Mockingbird brings tears to my eyes! As a professional and passionate rapper, I listen to many many artists and genres of any sort and personally (in private life) never let out tears or any sort of vulnerable emotion, but when I listen to mockingbird by eminem in solitude it really makes my heart crumble. only song.

[@lazyouty7786]

J.cole production on tabs with coz and bas 🔥 📛

[@jameshathaway1558]

Cole definitely one of my favorites of this era💯

[@OfficialJLOVE]

I need to start writing more & reading! ✍️🏿

[@MarcusTheMC]

Loved the video, great content

[@hiphopdx]

Thank you!

[@reinhardarthur]

Pure hard works Cole puts in man

[@RWOner666]

The constant pursuit to be a master at the craft, a true practitioner never sees themselves as reaching the top but instead sees a endless summit that has to be climbed. This clip should push us to constantly pursue whatever it is we are passionate about.

[@yuuzer9182]

10:08 he's listening to a indian song is really surprising to me since i really used to listen to indian songs specially bollywood

[@andrewcarroll7257]

It's funny...last song that made me cry was actually Temptation by Joey Bada$$. Beautiful song. Real recognizes real.

[@michaelrios5416]

Love yours got me teary eyed

[@highwayman22790]

Born Sinner is my favorite album from him.

[@jobiwuankenobi843]

Same

[@TmaineyOnDaBeatz]

I still go back to that Eyez doc for that verse

[@biterface03]

The Legend With No Limits.

[@angelblue8350]

He is very under-rated lyrist no on can touch

[@ace2627]

if you haven't heard J.Cole's verse in Caged Bird, then please go listen. My favorite to date for sure.

[@MusicaMoustache]

7:40 Cough Syrup/7 years/Whispers I run the three of them in a row in my playlist and when combined they amplify the ills I be facing with my life from past to present and future and the blurred lines of no seeming bridge

[@talikimuniverse]

His an artist in every aspect of music. To me he’s a GOAT of our generation.🚀

[@KingCashEli]

mhmmm

[@molokochris]

Damn... Me and you both see this man this way..👑

[@karma8517]

his multis flow switches syllables on his verse on london got me going crazy for reallll thnkyou for your greatness goat coleworld

[@YoungZues850]

Last song made me cry was Trippie Redd- Underwater Fly Zone. I was goin thru some shit with a female I was dealing wit, and listening to that album all the way thru. Those last few songs had me tearing up and when underwater fly zone came out the tears just started to flow.

[@Zobbie-Zo]

I last cried to "I choose You" by Mario. That sound is so sweet

[@coltercrockett4100]

I dont think the Fall Off is going to be his last album, I think it will be the start of dropping whenever he wants like Kendrick can do. It's a natural next step for him and one almost every rapper does eventually.

[@aryankukreja4246]

Can't agree more with you, I also have Pretty little fears at first, sacrifices close second & now the 3rd is from Fire Squad

[@valeriyav2149]

HiiiPower is still as impressive as ever 😌 just makes me think how much gems we haven't heard from their unreleased mixtape

[@writergee1801]

My goat

[@Sirenity01]

Can’t front love yourz and lost one’s always make me cry everytime I rap it out loud

[@elderlyoogway]

Cole's a great rapper and producer, but I never knew how multitalented the dude actually is. Polymath fr

[@akshatjaimini8254]

J Cole is amazing🥳

[@Trillion1804]

Real humble dude

[@randybrown7225]

Dollar and a dream one of my favorite songs for j Cole

[@realboy24]

i remembr the first time listening to wishing well by juice wrld.....2nd verse hit me hard after i realised that the time he was saying the words he was still here.....the lines "i just told you my secret...its tearing me to pieces" i heard that and the tears just ran down at that point

[@allcap504]

Cole world 🥶

[@callumoneill7119]

Cole is goated. Top 5 DOA 🐐

[@yosifbohlega868]

Real G

[@koolyfreshfreshkooly8615]

The best of this now generation...or better yet one of the top 5 of now

[@nathanaelmpala621]

When you listen to 4your eyes only the song It talks to you in away unheard-of

[@Stunr20]

My No 1.

[@psuedo8099]

Kody Blue 31 had my eyes watering first listen

[@mikequintero4748]

Cole will go down as one of the greatest. We’re all blessed to be alive for his run

[@bigdaddylocdiesel5688]

J Cole is My #1 Dream Collaboration 😩🤞🏿

[@williamsturrup8713]

4YourEyezOnly modt underrated album ever

[@OfficialJLOVE]

Cole World!

[@dallstar360]

Last song I cried too Kendrick Lamar mortal man

[@JesseWinford69]

Bishop Briggs - revolution Immortal Technique- you never know Mayday- shortcuts and dead ends Are probably the most recent ones for me.

[@ptpanashe9]

That immortal technique song is deep

[@pereda37]

Auditorium by mos def. That opening verse is just so real.

[@lifttreesup]

Thank you Jcole 🔥

[@simpkinsfranklin]

Last track I cried to was I’ll Never Be The Same by Supa Bwe

[@PlatPodMediaCEOSean]

Cole is a ill dude. Respect and salute 🫡