Music
The soul of hip-hop: why J. Cole’s status as a member of rap’s elite trifecta can no longer be disputed
J. Cole is often seen as a musician overshadowed by Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but with KOD, his latest studio album, he shows why he’s a vital voice in modern hip-hop. Music writer Jordan Bunke charts his evolution as an artist, and shows why nobody can dispute Cole’s