Artist profile

J. Cole

I recognize this artist. Here's the bio: J. Cole is a rapper, singer, and producer from Fayetteville, North Carolina, signed to his own Dreamville Records imprint under Roc Nation. Known for introspective lyricism and production across trap and soul-influenced hip-hop, he has released multiple platinum albums and founded the Dreamville festival.

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

J. Cole is a moderate-energy — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 75–142 BPM with a median of 93 · predominantly minor keys (71% minor) · most common key: 8A (A Minor) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
75–79
1
85–89
1
90–94
2
100–104
1
120–124
1
140–144
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

7 total · sortable
No Role Modelz
No Role Modelz
J. Cole
1004A
Hip-Hop
Work Out
Work Out
J. Cole
938A
Hip-Hop
Wet Dreamz
Wet Dreamz
J. Cole
882A
Hip-Hop
MIDDLE CHILD
MIDDLE CHILD
J. Cole
1245A
Trap / Future Bass
Free Fall
Free Fall
J. Cole, Tems
928A
R&B
Down Bad
Down Bad
J. Cole, Bas, EARTHGANG, Young Nudy, JID, Dreamville
758B
Trap / Future Bass
Rembrandt...Run It Back
Rembrandt...Run It Back
J. Cole, Vince Staples, JID, Dreamville
1429B
Trap / Future Bass

Release volume by decade

1
2000s
5
2010s
1
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with J. Cole’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around J. Cole and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Cozz
100%
Not in our catalog yet
Bas
100%
Not in our catalog yet
Dreamville
97%
Not in our catalog yet
JID
88%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Joey Bada$$
81%
3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Baby Keem
73%
1 track in catalog · Hip-Hop · no artist page yet
Cordae
71%
Not in our catalog yet
Lute
71%
1 track in catalog · Progressive House · no artist page yet
A$AP ROCKY
63%
10 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Kendrick Lamar
60%
17 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Nas
59%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Lupe Fiasco
58%
3 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Jay-Z
57%
12 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Drake
56%
51 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Lil Wayne
51%
13 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

FAQ

What BPM does J. Cole play at?

J. Cole's tracks in our catalog range from 75 to 142 BPM, with a median of 93 BPM. Across 7 tracks, the most common range falls in the 95–100 BPM bucket.

What key are J. Cole's tracks in?

J. Cole's tracks are mostly in minor keys (71% minor across 7 tracks). The most common single key is 8A (A Minor) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with J. Cole?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, J. Cole pairs well with Cozz, Bas, Dreamville. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was J. Cole most active?

Our catalog has J. Cole releases spanning 2001 to 2024, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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