J. Cole’s Inevitable and The Come Up: A Celebration of His Legacy
J. Cole Revisits His Roots with Inevitable Audio Series and The Come Up Mixtape Release

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J. Cole Launches Audio Series Inevitable and Brings The Come Up Mixtape to Streaming Platforms for the First Time
J. Cole has officially taken a step into storytelling with the launch of Inevitable, a limited audio series that blends music and personal reflection. The first episode, aptly titled “The Come Up,” dropped on November 18, 2024, alongside the highly-anticipated re-release of Cole’s debut mixtape, The Come Up, which is now available on all major streaming platforms for the first time since its 2007 debut.
The series, created in collaboration with Ibrahim Hamad (Cole’s manager and Dreamville co-founder) and filmmaker Scott Lazer, promises an intimate look at the evolution of J. Cole’s life and career. Featuring released and unreleased music as part of its narrative, Inevitable invites listeners to experience Cole’s journey in his own words.
Fans can listen to the debut episode or purchase the full season via http://www.inevitable.live (https://www.inevitable.live), offering a deeper dive into the iconic mixtape that helped launch J. Cole’s career.
Tracklisting for The Come Up:
1. Intro
2. Simba
3. I’m The Man
4. School Daze
5. Dollar And A Dream
6. Quote Me
7. College Boy
8. Split You Up
9. Plain
10. The Come Up
11. Dead Presidents
12. Lil Ghetto Nigga
13. Homecoming
14. Carolina On My Mind (feat. Deacon)
15. Can’t Cry
16. Goin’ Off
17. Rags To Riches (At The Beep)
This release is monumental for longtime fans and newcomers alike, as The Come Up represents the roots of J. Cole’s meteoric rise to hip-hop stardom. With Inevitable, Cole not only celebrates his legacy but also offers an unprecedented look into his creative process and personal growth.
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