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J. Cole - Born Sinner

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description J. Cole - Born Sinner Overview

Born Sinner is the second studio album by American hip-hop artist J. Cole, released on June 18, 2013, through Roc Nation and Columbia Records. Cole served as the primary producer for the album, crafting a sound heavily reliant on vintage soul samples and live instrumentation. The project is recognized for its introspective lyricism, exploring themes of fame, race, and moral conflict, and includes notable singles like Power Trip featuring Miguel.

Released on the same day as Kanye West's Yeezus, it eventually climbed to the number one spot on the Billboard 200.

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J. Cole - Born Sinner ranks #180 of 224 in the Hip Hop Album ranking, behind N.W.A - Efil4zaggin, ahead of DMX - Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood.

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How good is J. Cole - Born Sinner?

J. Cole - Born Sinner scores 7.15/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Hip Hop Album category. Solidly received and commercially strong; thoughtful but inconsistent, with some heavy-handed concept work.

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