THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...J. COLE - COLE WORLD

On this day in Hip-Hop history, J. Cole released his debut studio album Cole World: The Sideline Story.

On this day in 2011, J. Cole released his debut studio album Cole World: The Sideline Story on Columbia.  The debut set spawned four singles, including the platinum-selling "Work Out," which would be J. Cole's first top twenty Billboard Hot 100 hit and "Can't Get Enough," which reached #5 on the Rap chart.

The album was mostly self-produced and included guest appearances by Jay Z, Drake, and Missy Elliot.  Cole World: The Sideline Story debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.  It also peaked at #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap chart.  It was certified platinum. 

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2012 - Lil Wayne passed Elvis Presley for the most appearances on the Billboard Hot 100.

2016 - Danny Brown released his fourth album Atrocity Exhibition on Warp.