In 2013, the hip-hop world was abuzz with the release of J. Cole's second studio album, "Born Sinner". The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and spawning several hit singles. But what made "Born Sinner" truly special was its deluxe edition, which added a slew of bonus tracks and features that further solidified J. Cole's status as one of the most exciting young voices in rap.
Born Sinner (Deluxe Edition) Artist: J. Cole Release Date: June 18, 2013 Label: Dreamville Records / Roc Nation / Columbia Records
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