Despite being released on the same day as Kanye West’s experimental Yeezus , Born Sinner made a massive commercial impact. The album debuted at chart and has since been certified Double Platinum by the RIAA. While it didn’t win the release date "battle" with Kanye in its first week, the album had impressive legs, returning to the Billboard chart years after its release and proving its enduring appeal. The album cemented J. Cole’s reputation, effectively beating the dreaded “sophomore slump”.
A deeply personal song exploring the pressure of meeting the expectations of his idol, Nas, and the subsequent relief of reclaiming his artistic direction.
The zip file includes the album's original tracklisting, as well as several bonus tracks and remixes.
is the second studio album by American rapper J. Cole. It was released on June 18, 2013, by ByStorm Entertainment, Columbia Records, Dreamville Records, and Roc Nation. The album serves as the follow-up to his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011).
The deluxe edition added "Miss America," "New York Times" featuring 50 Cent and Bas, "Is She Gon Pop," and "Niggaz Know".