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4.6 ( 98 total votes )
J. Cole - Blow Up
Artist: J. Cole
Producer: J. Cole
Album: Untitled Debut
Label: Roc Nation/Columbia
J.Cole is simply on fire right now. Already co-signed/actually signed by Jay-Z, coasting with his first single Who Dat on the charts, and all before his first album has even dropped, Cole certainly seems like the next big thing in hip-hop. As the growing fan base of the Fayetteville emcee anxiously awaits his as-yet untitled album (hopefully arriving this fall), Cole has delivered something to pacify the waiting hordes with brand new song Blow Up. Produced by Cole himself, Blow Up is further proof that the young man can not only spit, but he can work the boards just as well. As far as Cole’s lyricism is concerned, in my opinion, he can get a little lazy at times here at times. With lines like, “And Gary Coleman just died…life is short,” the verse doesn’t match the intensity of the hook, and falls short of the killer edge that’d you’d expect from a song with a title like Blow Up. However, the Roc Nation sensation does flow hard, and ultimately this record should only earn him more respect, as should his exclusive video Lollapalooza interview with DJBooth, coming soon.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on August 30, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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Detox, what? The most highly-anticipated project in my book is Cole's debut.
(Thinks about giving the song a 4-rating, but decides instead that its worthy of a 5. Though not a classic, its better than a 4. Hopes that makes sense to fellow Booth members). 
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| Posted on Aug 17, 2010 |
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This is my @*#$! shit.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Makes sense to me Z.
I can't wait for the album! |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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sorry no cus words then, his own production is pistachios and this song is cashews.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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4.5 stars! j.Cole is the truth!
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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4.5 stars. I saw the five star rating and thaught it probably wasn't actually worth five stars. It is.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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 i dnt see why dudes arent really up on him yet.. anyway ive been lovin everything he been droppin... cant wait for the album..
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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He's about to blow up, and he knows it. This song is raw, he can brag about it all he wants to.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Shxtss Hot : )
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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A 4 for J. Cole and a 5 for most other rappers. What can I say, I got high expectations for the man.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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this song is intoxicating....just MAKES you bob yo head...and he talkin real stuff too....but the reason he getting 5 from me is because of the incredible production he's created
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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this song is intoxicating....just MAKES you bob yo head...and he talkin real stuff too....but the reason he getting 5 from me is because of the incredible production he's created
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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This should be the next single right here
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Song is CRAZY! i think his production might be more impressive than his vocals in this song. I agree with Dj Z... hands down most anticipated album of the year.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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J Cole is the sh*t cant wait 4 the album
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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I don't know you guys, maybe my headphones are on the frits, I think j. Cole got better tracks then this. I'm not a real fan of the hook, but i do appreciate the message he puts out on this one.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Five Stars. From Cole it's not even a surprise.
The Blow Up is looking like it may be the title of the album (in the vein of The Come Up and The Warm Up) so I wouldn't be surprised if this song is his new single. |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Hot song but not 5 stars tho.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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While I'm not the biggest fan of the production, it's still very good. I'm still not all that into J. Cole, only because I don't like his hooks and the production behind his songs. If he can change that then he will have my vote, but as of right now this song is just too repetitive and Kanye's is still my most anticipated project.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Heard this on his mixtape, Cole is one talent cat! Loved the verses! Its real Sh!t he is speaking bout, thats why I'm lovin this
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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J. Cole's fame and recognition has blown up before our eyes. Maybe he could tell those stupid Gucci, Waka, Weezy and Soulja Boy fans who a real MC is.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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The man has never had a bad song
I haven't even been listening to him that long, so don't call me a stan...I can just tell that he is way ahead of most, if not all, of the game. Everyday I hope that J. Cole drops a new track or something. I will definitely be buying this album. Its going to be outta control. I honestly believe this will be a classic. I have never felt so sure! And that very last line was some of the nicest sh*t I've heard in awhile. "And be you, that's what it sound Be-You-tiful (beautiful)" |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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4 Stars - J.Cole is Blowin Up.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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hard lyrics as usual. good job Cole. i m having huge hopes on ur debut. dun fail me like drake did.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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not 2 be on his dik but ive been listenin to cole since 08 and its only bout 8 mcs who can fuk wit him
i listen 2 da warm up constantly |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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fo got 2 rate
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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He KILLED it, i just didn't like the chorus...but other than that i give it a 4.3
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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That production is classic. Lyrics are on point too. I agree Z, most anticipated album since BP3 for me. Hopefully I won't be so underwhelmed.
J. Cole is the realest |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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If J. Cole doesn't "Blow Up" then I don't know what has gotten into the minds of America's rap audience.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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co-sign @DJ Z
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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he has better songs on the blow up mixtape. higher, problems, and playground are better songs in my opinion but this song is also great
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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This is the sound of the future; I don’t think it is a five star song because like The 149th said Cole has made better songs than this.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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J. Cole is the most talented, consistent hip hop artist I've heard since Kanye West.
Production is simply amazing; I like how much guitar he brings into his beats, fresh percussion/rhythm and real musical vision (the break in 2nd verse just creates that space for you to enjoy the other instruments even more when they kick back in... and the bridge by the end is just exquisite!). His delivery (both rapping and harmonizing naturally *cough..autotunedrake..cough*) and lyrics are flawless! |
| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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I REPEAT THIS NIGGA IS THE NEXT NAS!!! HIS LYRICISM AND EVEN SWAGGA HAD A BIT OF A JAY-Z FLOW ON THIS TRACK. BUT THAT IS NOT A BAD THING AT ALL! DRAKE NEED TO WATCH HIS BACK CAUSE HE AINT THA KING YET!!! THERE'S VIOLENT RAP WAR FOR THE CROWN GOING DOWN RIGHT NOW. A WAR WE HAVEN'T SEEN SINCE TUPAC AND BIGGIE. NO THERE'S NO BEEF BETWEEN J.COLE AND DRAKE. BUT THEY BOTH ARE THE TWO BEST. BUT I DIGRESS FORM THE POINT. J.COLE'S ALBUM COULD BE THE NEXT ILLMATIC WITHOUT A DOUBT!!!!
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Not really feeling this one to be honest. The hook is okay, the lyrics are okay. Nothing special. The hook gets annoying. Not my favorite song, by far.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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j.cole is my new dre. im fukn luvin it, he's blowin up and takin us higher
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 487 |
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J.Cole continues to impress. Every songs just keeps getting better and better. I don't know about all the 5stars but this song does beat hard.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Everything J. Cole put out is a banger
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 492 |
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Good as always, maybe its just me but i actually like premeditated murder more then this, that song grew on me foreal.
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 455 |
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J. Cole gives nothin but straight fire. He deserves an award hah
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 48 |
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Wow! J Cole is truly amazing. He's the perfect and 'hopefully' the new generation of hip-hop artists that are to arise from this generation of tech users. J Cole truly gives hope to those who agreed with the expression "Hip-hop is dead!"
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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Truely And Honestly, J. Cole Is A B.A!, No One Can Deny It. He Is Just A Real Great Rapper.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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