J. Cole: A Fan Favorite
While the reviews for J. Cole’s
newest release, Born Sinner, have been mixed the fan response has been
overwhelmingly positive. Videos and pictures cannot truly capture the mass
hysteria and energy at the stops on J. Cole’s current Dollar and a Dream Promo
Tour. City after city, fans are lining
up around the block and causing near riots for a chance to see the
self-proclaimed “new Legend” perform live.
Opting to perform at smaller venues has appeared to have an enormous
impact on the fan experience. In his
recent Crown interview with Elliot Wilson, J. Cole stated that nothing has ever
come easy to him. This is probably why
he seems to be thoroughly enjoying this moment of increased success. It may also be the reason why he made his
Dollar and a Dream Tour such a laborious (yet highly worthwhile) event.
Fans have stood in lines for hours, equipped
with lawn chairs, magazines, and food; fully prepared for the wait ahead of
them. Although the tour was meant exclusively
for die-hard fans that have been there from the beginning, many of the shows included
a mixed crowd. Some knew every bar on
Friday Night Lights, while others could only sing the words to Power Trip. Understandably, newer fans were not going to
pass up this rare opportunity. Being at
the New York show, fans had the feeling that they were witnessing an epic
moment in history; a star on the verge of becoming a legend.
J. Cole may or may not win the first week
sales battle against you know who; however, as he’s adamantly mentioned before, he does not
study the charts. Instead he opts to study his fans’ hearts.
Furthermore, the opinion that he’s not as overly charismatic or flashy
as his competition seems to be working in J. Cole’s favor, fanwise. He’s the underdog’s underdog; a born sinner,
opposite of a winner. However, do not make
the mistake of counting him out. If you
do not know about J. Cole and his talent by now then you’ll soon find out. Allow
him to reintroduce himself; his name is Cole! Next stop on the Dollar and Dream
Tour is Houston.
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