#BreakingNews: The first artist that signed to ROC Nation says it was no different than a slave plantation.
J. Cole (the first signee ever to the ROC Nation Roster) recently rapped about being free from the label of slavery.
Another in the long list of accusations piling up against the company.
J. Cole didn't just drop music; he exposed the industry’s biggest blind spot.
Everyone is calling it "nostalgia." They’re wrong.
This isn't a throwback—it's a hostile takeover of distribution.
No Spotify tax.
No algorithmic gatekeepers.
No hoping the "New Music Friday" gods pick you.
One CD. One handshake. One story that lives for 20 years.
Streaming is a rental agreement. Hand-to-hand is an acquisition. That’s not merch. That’s sovereignty.
Mannnnn. Thank yall for the love. For real!!!
Yesterday I had daddy duties that came before album release celebrations. Today I got my old civic (with the brand new engine) a tour bus and some sprinters. In the trunk of my car is boxes of The Fall-Off CD’s. As a teenager I had copies of the Fayettenam Bommuh’s album that Nervous gave me to sell. I used to go up to the gas stations trying to sell the album to strangers “yo you like hip hop??” Was the beginning of the sales pitch.
When I was working on this album I had the desire to go feel that feeling again, and that’s what I’m about to do. Trunk Sale Tour 26!! I don’t know where we bout to drive to, but catch me outside! Cop a CD from me or just show love. I truly appreciate all the love and the reaction to the music.
yo! I will be hosting an aux battle at 6pm est today in the CO$ discord server alongside some of our members
If you enjoy music and have nothing better to do, everyone is invited
ps. If we get enough players I’ll be including a small cash prize for the winner so rts appreciated