

Cole - in a bold move - decided to release Born Sinner on the same day. Cole had originally planned to release his album on June 25, but once Kanye West officially chose to release his sixth solo album, Yeezus, on June 18, J. He returns to the essence of the artistry he's no longer in pursuit of "making it big," but cementing his place as rap royalty. Cole is running on all cylinders in his latest LP. This album is without any weak links from the producing to the lyrical flow and meaningful content, J. This "original sin" committed in his first attempt has been more than compensated for in J.

His debut album, Sideline Story - though well-received - was admittedly tainted by his desire for a hit single. "I'm a born sinner, but I'll die better than that …" The very first statement of the album sets the tone for the entirety and marks the start of the "repentance" of J.
