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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When was J. Cole's Born Sinner released?
Born Sinner was released on June 18, 2013, through Roc Nation and Columbia Records. It is J. Cole's second studio album, following 2011's Cole World: The Sideline Story. [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/6FhFyGMPDbGjXXxXukKcnq)
What kind of production does Born Sinner use?
J. Cole produced most of the album himself, using vintage soul samples, live instrumentation, hard drums, and gospel-influenced textures. The production gives the 2013 album a more self-contained sound than a guest-heavy pop project. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/born-sinner-mw0002547914)
Which featured artists appear on Born Sinner?
The album includes Miguel on 'Power Trip', Kendrick Lamar on 'Forbidden Fruit', TLC on 'Crooked Smile', and Amber Coffman on 'She Knows'. Those collaborations sit alongside Cole's largely self-produced verses and hooks. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/born-sinner-mw0002547914)
What is J. Cole's 'Let Nas Down' about?
The song addresses Cole's fear that he disappointed his idol Nas after the release of his earlier work. Cole produced it using a sample of Fela Kuti's 'Gentleman', and Nas later responded with 'Made Nas Proud'. [Let Nas Down](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_Nas_Down)
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