J. Cole: Influences

J. Cole: Influences

The Roc Nation poster boy once rapped that he's like a mix of Nas, 'Pac, André 3000 and Kanye West—and their vibes definitely comes through in his music. Adding to the blueprint, the earthy R&B stylings of Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu inform his soulful side, while nods to Canibus and Big Pun show that Cole can drop straight-up battle raps when he needs to.

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