Announcement
Forest Hills Drive Nominated for 2015 AMA Best Rap Album
J. Cole received the Best album nomination in the Rap/Hip-Hop category at the American Music Awards 2015 for his latest album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. The awards air live on November 22 8 PM EST. Full Nominee list HERE
Interview
Mass Appeal interviews "Dreamville Underdog" OMEN
OMEN sits down with Mass Appeal to discuss his recent album Elephant Eyes, production, the Grind and being a part of Dreamville Records. Full Interview @ Mass Appeal
Announcement
BAS added to Tidal Fan Appreciation Concert
Bas will be performing at the Barclay’s Center for the TIDAL Fan appreciation concert. The concert is held on October 20. Line up includes Beyonce, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj and many more! Complimentary stream and tickets @ TIDAL #FIENDS
Event
J. Cole takes over Summer Ends Music Festival 2.0
J. Cole recently performed at the Summer Ends Music Festival 2.0 in Tempe, Arizona. Cole’s set featured highlights from 2014 Forest Hills Drive such as “Apparently” and fan-favorite “No Role Modelz”. Check out some images from J. Cole’s performance below.
Interview
WRG Magazine interviews Bas
When this New York rapper reached new heights, he was lucky enough to have people around to keep him grounded. Sunken on the leather sofa of his dressing room, Bas basks in the fleeting moments of downtime he has before addressing an overflowing crowd in Toronto. Flanked by his extended family and friends, including his […]
Interview
Rap Radar Podcast: Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad
Fresh from headlining Madison Square Garden, J.Cole’s manager Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad grants Rap Radar a rare discussion about his journey with one of hip-hop’s most successful acts, the keys to cultivating a loyal consumer fanbase, the lack of recognition from awards shows and media, and the future of his Dreamville Records artists Bas, Omen, and […]
Press
J. Cole is a Superstar via Source Mag
As J. Cole sat atop the faux roof of 2014 Forest Hills Drive–the childhood home he named his 3rd studio album after–at Madison Square Garden in New York City last night, he began to tell a story many rappers tell when they’ve “made it big,” often signified by achieving something as momentous as selling out […]
Interview
Sway sits down with J. Cole
In Sway’s highly anticipated interview with J. Cole, this NC rapper opens up about all things music, Dreamville and breaks down his current mind state.
Announcement
Bally and J. Cole
Go off the grid with Bally and J. Cole as he escapes the connected world in search of musical inspiration. Take in the breath-taking landscapes of Jamaica and experience the true notion of the ‘Urban Explorer’.
Press
Village Voice Covers Forest Hills Drive Tour
Once upon a time there was a kid from Fayetteville, North Carolina, who moved to the big city with dreams of becoming a hip-hop star — but J. Cole’s career was far from a fairy tale. A college student at St. John’s University in Queens by day, the rapper, born Jermaine Cole, toiled by night […]
Tracks
Janet Jackson feat. J. Cole "No Sleeep"
Janet Jackson debuts her comeback single “No Sleeep” with a new clip, directed by Dave Meyers and featuring J. Cole. Janet and Cole spend a rainy day bundled up in a plush house. After dancing up and down the staircase, she heads to the bedroom as Cole delivers his verse.
Music Video
Omen - Love Drug
Omen delivers a visual commentary on the worlds current social media craze. The video symbolizes our crave for attention and obsession with instant gratification through social networks, and reality television.
Interview
LA Record interviews Cozz
Cozz: I’m a mystery to myself… It was never truly dead, but hip-hop from the West Coast has recently risen to a stature it hasn’t enjoyed in years. One of the young artists looking to make a mark is South Central’s Cozz. Barely in his 20s, Cody Macc rolled a seven out the gate. While […]
Announcement
Omen releases Elephant Eyes Cover and Tracklisting
Omen releases the cover and track listing for his anticipated Dreamville debut project, Elephant Eyes. Originally announced over three years ago, fans have been waiting for the project and in one weeks time they will get their first listen. The Chicago native will finally deliver his long-awaited project on July 21st. The project will include […]
Announcement
Love & Hip-Hop Dreamville
While you wait on Elephant Eyes to debut, check out life in the Dreamville camp. Will Omen ever get his release date?
Music Video
Cozz - Western Ave Slave
From his Cozz & Effect EP, Cozz delivers a video for “Western Ave. Slaves” with a feature from EnimaL. Follow a stripper’s journey above as Cozz puts things in perspective for all the ladies in the struggle. You Queen, You a God.
Event
Made in America
J. Cole, Cody Macc, Fiend Bassy, and Omen are at this years Budweiser MadeInAmerica. Get tickets now at madeinamerica.com.
Tour
2015 Dollar & A Dream Tour
J. Cole is bringing back his Dollar & A Dream Tour, this time to celebrate the release of Friday Night Lights. As usual, admission is granted on a first-come first-serve basis for only $1. The first show is set to kickoff in Dallas on June 21st with stops in NYC, Atlanta and LA featuring Dreamville […]
Tracks
345 Sharp - Cozz
Fresh from tour, Cozz delivers with his new track called “345 Sharp.” The track is off the mixtape tribute to the late Christopher “Lewds” Natalio, former marketing director of Crooks and Castles.
Press
J. Cole takes home top rap album at 2015 BBMA's
Dreamville’s own took home the Top rap album award this past weekend at the 2015 Billboard music awards. Cole is currently on his European leg of his ‘Forest Hills Drive’ tour.
Music Video
Bas - Fiji Water in my Iron
On the 1-year anniversary of Last Winter, Bas debuts the music video for “Fiji Water in My Iron”. Director Scott Lazes enlists Dreamville’s Mike Shaw and model Stacey Hash to play the love interest in this flick about roller coaster relationships.