The Roc Nation poster boy once rapped that he's like a mix of Nas, 'Pac, and André 3000—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.