Dreamville

Usually, around this time, we would be getting our plans, outfits, and energy ready for Dreamville Festival. With last year’s being the official end, many fans are asking the same question: what’s next for Raleigh’s biggest music event? While the original festival, founded by J. Cole, has officially wrapped, the music isn’t stopping at Dix […]

Rapper Malik Corleone recently joined DJ Remedy on the “Freestyles” podcast, offering insight into his artistic journey, creative process, and perspective on the Carolina music landscape. The appearance, just five episodes shy of the show’s 100th installment, highlighted Corleone’s hands-on approach to his craft. During the interview, Corleone emphasized the importance of his independent workflow. […]

J. Cole’s cross-country trunk sale run hit an unexpected pause after his longtime Honda Civic broke down in Phoenix. The Dreamville founder has been traveling from city to city in the modest vehicle, personally selling CDs and reconnecting with fans in a grassroots-style rollout. The stripped-down approach has become a defining part of how he’s […]

J. Cole's new album 'The Fall-Off' debuts at #1, marking his 7th #1 album and biggest hip-hop release in a year.

New Music Fridays 2026: J. Cole Releases ‘The Fall-Off’, Ella Mai & Lecrae Drop, Vol. 2 It’s the first weekend of Black History Month, and several artists are returning to music with new drops this Friday, Feb. 6. From rap, R&B and contemporary gospel, there is a little bit of everything for people this week […]

Hip-hop mogul J. Cole’s long-awaited album, The Fall-Off, is set to release in early February. On Wednesday, the Dreamville founder and NC native shared a cinematic teaser video of his highly anticipated release on Feb. 6. “Everything is supposed to go away eventually,” a voice says over shots of J. Cole throughout the video. “You […]

Maryland-born, Raleigh-based rapper Shame (Shame Gang) joins Mir.I.am on K97.5 to talk about performing at Dreamville Festival, touring with Wu-Tang Clan, signing with Slum County, and the creative journey behind his upcoming EP “Oil Stains and 808s” which drops Sunday, August 17. He also shares details on his free EP release party happening Saturday, August […]

Dreamville Fest 2025 delivered unforgettable performances, but it was Arkansas’s own Akia who opened Day 2 and left the crowd in awe with her powerful voice and soulful energy. Known for representing her Arkansas roots with pride, Akia expressed her joy at taking part in such a monumental event. “It’s amazing to just be a […]

J.I.D. captivates Dreamville Fest 2025 with a high-energy performance, reflections on the festival's community, and the viral success of "Stick."

Trap Dickey captivates Dreamville Fest 2025, reflects on his rise, Carolina pride, and teases exciting music plans for 2025

Dreamville Fest 2025 welcomed a spectacular lineup, but one of the standout moments came with Coco Jones‘ vibrant performance on Day 2. A rising star known for her powerhouse vocals and artistic versatility, Coco brought energy, charisma, and heart to the festival’s stage, captivating the buzzing crowd in attendance. Coco shared her excitement for the […]

Wale reflects on his career, unveils new single "Blanco," and highlights his deep connection to J. Cole and Dreamville.