# J. Cole / Dreamville Records — Structured Artist & Label Page --- ## 1. Bio | Field | Details | |---|---| | **Name** | Jermaine Cole (professionally known as J. Cole) | | **Genre** | Hip-Hop | | **Origin** | United States | | **Active Since** | 2007 (Dreamville Records founded early 2007) | | **Members / Roster** | J. Cole (rapper, producer, founder); Bas (rapper); Ari Lennox (artist); Cozz (rapper); Omen (rapper); Lute (rapper); JID / J.I.D. (rapper); EarthGang (rap duo); Cedric Brown (producer); Ron Gilmore (producer); Elite (producer) | | **Label** | Dreamville Records (distributed by Interscope Records, a division of Universal Music Group) | | **Management** | Ibrahim Hamad (Sudanese-American label president and co-founder; originally J. Cole's manager) | | **Booking Agent** | No data available. | | **Notable Achievements** | Grammy-nominated artist and producer; mainstream breakthrough with *Cole World: The Sideline Story* (2011); distribution deal with Interscope Records arranged in 2013; released *Revenge of the Dreamers* (January 2014) | | **Official Website** | https://dreamvillemerch.net | --- ## 2. Tour Dates No data available. *(No tour dates, presale codes, or on-sale dates were found in the source data.)* --- ## 3. Discography | Year | Title | Type | Label | |---|---|---|---| | 2009 | The Warm Up | Mixtape | Dreamville Records | | 2010 | Friday Night Lights | Mixtape | Dreamville Records | | 2011 | Cole World: The Sideline Story | Album (mainstream breakthrough) | Dreamville Records / Interscope Records | | 2014 | Revenge of the Dreamers | Project | Dreamville Records / Interscope Records | > **Note:** The source data references these projects by name in historical/biographical context. No full discography list, additional singles, or EPs were provided in the source data beyond the titles above. --- ## 4. Music Videos No data available. *(No music video titles or URLs were found in the source data.)* --- ## 5. Merch | Item | Price | URL | |---|---|---| | Dreamville Merch (general store) | No data available | https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ | | Hoodie | No data available | https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ | | Sweater | No data available | https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ | | Long Sleeve | No data available | https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ | | Kids Tee | No data available | https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ | | Men's Tee | No data available | https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ | | Women's Tee | No data available | https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ | | Special Edition (Limited Time Offer) | No data available | https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ | > **Store Base URL:** https://dreamvillemerch.net > **Direct Shop Link:** https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ --- ## 6. Social Media & Streaming No data available. *(No social media handles, streaming platform links, or URLs were found in the source data beyond the official merch website.)* | Platform | Handle / URL | |---|---| | Official Merch Website | https://dreamvillemerch.net | | Merch Shop (external) | https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ | | Instagram | No data available | | TikTok | No data available | | Twitter / X | No data available | | Facebook | No data available | | Spotify | No data available | | Apple Music | No data available | | SoundCloud | No data available | | YouTube | No data available | --- ## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter No data available. *(No fan club, newsletter signup, Patreon, Laylo, or email subscription information was found in the source data.)* --- ## 8. FAQ **Who is J. Cole and what is Dreamville Records?** J. Cole, born Jermaine Cole, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper and producer. Dreamville Records is a U.S.-based record label he co-founded in early 2007 with his manager Ibrahim Hamad. The label is currently distributed by Interscope Records, a division of Universal Music Group. **Who are the artists signed to Dreamville Records?** The Dreamville Records roster includes: J. Cole, Bas, Ari Lennox, Cozz, Omen, Lute, JID (J.I.D.), and EarthGang. Notable producers on the label include Cedric Brown, Ron Gilmore, and Elite. **Where can I buy official Dreamville merchandise?** Official Dreamville merch can be purchased at https://teeclos.com/product-category/dreamville-merch/ — accessible via the official site at https://dreamvillemerch.net. Available items include hoodies, sweaters, long sleeves, kids tees, men's tees, women's tees, and special edition items. **What types of merch items are available from Dreamville?** Available merchandise includes: hoodies, sweaters, long sleeve shirts, kids tees, men's tees, women's tees, and special/limited edition items. Prices are not listed in the available source data. **How and when did Dreamville Records get started?** Cole founded Dreamville Records in early 2007 while working on his mixtape *The Come Up*. He co-founded it with Ibrahim Hamad, whom he met while attending St. John's University. The label didn't fully launch until 2013 when Cole and Hamad arranged a distribution deal with major label Interscope Records. **What was J. Cole's mainstream breakthrough project?** J. Cole's mainstream breakthrough came in 2011 with *Cole World: The Sideline Story*. The label's distribution deal with Interscope was finalized in 2013, followed by the release of *Revenge of the Dreamers* in January 2014. **Who was the first artist affiliated with Dreamville Records?** Rapper Omen has been affiliated with Dreamville since its earliest days. Omen and Cole originally met on a Canibus rapper chat forum at age 17, where they shared music. Omen was later featured on Cole's mixtapes *The Warm Up* (2009) and *Friday Night Lights* (2010). **Are there any current tour dates or live events for J. Cole?** No tour dates or live event information is available in the current source data. Check https://dreamvillemerch.net for updates. --- ## Latest Updates **J. Cole’s Dreamville Records Steps Into the Ring for ‘Creed III’ Soundtrack** (Merch) — February 12, 2023 **Hello world!** (Merch) — February 10, 2023 *Last updated: March 8, 2026*