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Review 1 for J. Cole

2 / 5

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Posted 10/30/2012

by Anonymous

The sound quality in that gymnasium is just awful for a concert. I couldn't understand anything the artists were saying. Could only hear the bass beating.

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

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Review 2 for J. Cole

2 / 5

Couldn't hear the singer

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When it was just Gambino and j. Cole singing together, I could hear it better. @

Posted 10/30/2012

by Anonymous

The gym was too small for all the drums and sounds. It drowned childish Gambino out every time. When he was singing by himself it was okay, but it was a bummer that the sound was echoing too much to hear him. But I believe any band playing there the singer would've been drowned out.

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When it was just Gambino and j. Cole singing together, I could hear it better. @

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Review 3 for J. Cole

4 / 5

Remarkable Energy

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Childish Gambino moved into the 'Royalty' tracks, really got the whole venue going. @

Posted 10/29/2012

by Praitel

Location:Owensboro, KY

I honestly only stayed through the Childish Gambino set list -- the show was wonderful minus the poor acoustics in the the Vanderbilt Gymnasium; was so bad to the point if I didn't know the lyrics to his songs I would have been clueless to what was going on, even sitting up front. Overall, with Donald's energy and stage performance, it was a phenomenal show. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys music of any genre, but not at this venue.

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Childish Gambino moved into the 'Royalty' tracks, really got the whole venue going. @

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Review 4 for J. Cole

5 / 5

AWWWEEESSSOOOMMMEEE

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: J. Cole performing "Grew Up Fast"....loved it @

Opening act(s): Childish Gambino @

Posted 10/29/2012

by Anonymous

Expected the venue to be packed but it wasn't. The performances were great and the venue was spacious enough to fit more

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: J. Cole performing "Grew Up Fast"....loved it @

Opening act(s): Childish Gambino @

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Review 5 for J. Cole

3 / 5

Only went for Gambino

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When he played Bonfire...some people surrounding us actually stood up. @

Setlist: Gambino mostly played from Camp @

Opening act(s): GAMBEEZY @

Posted 10/28/2012

by hj19849

The sound system kind of sucked. His mic was not turned up enough and I could hardly hear him over his music. The only reason I could rap with him was because I knew the words...it was still good, but I saw him at Bonnaroo this year and it was so much better. In addition, no one in the audience knew him so the majority of my section was sitting down. while my friend and I were standing up, dancing, and screaming. We left after him cos we don't listen to J.Cole so I don't know how that was.

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When he played Bonfire...some people surrounding us actually stood up. @

Setlist: Gambino mostly played from Camp @

Opening act(s): GAMBEEZY @

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Review 6 for J. Cole

3 / 5

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Posted 10/28/2012

by Anonymous

Definitely should've had better audio equipment, the microphone was brutal. Good rappers, bad speakers and awful mic.

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

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Review 7 for J. Cole

5 / 5

So amazing!!

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Everything!! @

Setlist: Lots of flashing lights @

Posted 10/28/2012

by Ranaisadoll

By far one of the best concerts of my life!! Both gambino and cole killed it! If you go in not knowing about either artist you'll come out a major fan. Gambino just knows how to get the crowd going even if you don't know the songs. Cole came out and made it very personal by saying here he's from and giving some background info on himself in case anyone didn't know who he was which is refreshing. Overall it was beyond words, I came out with no voice and so many great memories!

Vanderbilt Univ Memorial Gymnasium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Fri, Oct 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Everything!! @

Setlist: Lots of flashing lights @

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Review 8 for J. Cole

5 / 5

Cole and Childish killed it

University at Buffalo - Alumni Arena @

- Buffalo @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 1, 2012 @

Posted 09/03/2012

by Anonymous

I skipped French Montana because he's wack, and the concert was still worth the money. Childish Gambino and J. Cole were sick

University at Buffalo - Alumni Arena @

- Buffalo @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 1, 2012 @

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Review 9 for J. Cole

5 / 5

Cole and Childish are next level

University at Buffalo - Alumni Arena @

- Buffalo @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Childish freestyling before he came on stage/freaks and geeks; J Cole doing material from The Warm Up. @

Setlist: Childish-freaks and geeks, difference, I be on that, rolling in the deep, heartbeat, all of the shine freestyle, you see me, one up, eat your vegetables, lights turned on....j cole -return of simba, who dat, sideline story lights please, blow up, higher, in the morning, lost ones, nobody;s perfect, rise and shine, grew up fast, the cure, work out, can't get enough @

Opening act(s): French Montana @

Posted 09/03/2012

by tkhiphopfan

Location:Rochester

The title says it all. I have never seen two hip hop artists with this kind of energy at a live show. Being a fan of both artists, I went in with abnormally high expectations for a rap show. Not only did they reach that mark, but they blew past it. I'm hesitant to say that one put on a better show than the other, but what I can say is that together, they put on one heck of a show. The crowd was into it from start to finish for both artists. Unforgettable concert.

University at Buffalo - Alumni Arena @

- Buffalo @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Childish freestyling before he came on stage/freaks and geeks; J Cole doing material from The Warm Up. @

Opening act(s): French Montana @

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Review 10 for J. Cole

5 / 5

Phoenix Concert

venue of scottsdale @

- Phoenix @

, AZ @

- 09/21/2011 @

Favorite moment: When he did work out... got the crowd going. INSANE @

Posted 06/21/2012

by JBNAU

AMAZING CONCERT!!!!!!!!!!!! It was kinda crowded but it was quite the performance! Opening acts were pretty good too, but Cole killed it that night. Would recommend to anyone!!

venue of scottsdale @

- Phoenix @

, AZ @

- 09/21/2011 @

Favorite moment: When he did work out... got the crowd going. INSANE @

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Review 11 for J. Cole

5 / 5

J.Cole gets the crowd wild. Very good show.

Saratoga Performing Arts Centre @

- Saratoga Springs @

, NY @

- 06/14/2012 @

Posted 06/19/2012

by Burlington11

Location:Burlington, Ontario

J.Cole sounds great live. He was opening up for Drake but I would go see him if he had his own show. Won't be long before this guy really makes it big. He knows how to give a great show, and I look forward to seeing him again.

Saratoga Performing Arts Centre @

- Saratoga Springs @

, NY @

- 06/14/2012 @

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Review 12 for J. Cole

5 / 5

Whittemore Center Arena @

- Durham @

, NH @

- Thu, May 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: J. Cole rapped to 1st of the Month by Bone Thugs & Harmony @

Posted 06/14/2012

by kfaria

Location:Kingston, MA

J. Cole killed it !!!!!!! great performance this was my second J. Cole concert I have seen and it was even better than the first time.

Whittemore Center Arena @

- Durham @

, NH @

- Thu, May 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: J. Cole rapped to 1st of the Month by Bone Thugs & Harmony @

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Review 13 for J. Cole

5 / 5

Cole World

Jannus Live @

- St.Petersburg @

, FL @

Posted 06/02/2012

by YariSSS

We thought it was going to be a cheap show due to the location of the event. J.Cole was amazing! He had everyone singing, his personality is great, he had everyone involved. Great Show!

Jannus Live @

- St.Petersburg @

, FL @

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Review 14 for J. Cole

3 / 5

Cole good but short

Ryan Center @

- Kingstown @

, RI @

- 05/10/2012 @

Favorite moment: When J. Cole went freestyle @

Opening act(s): Big K.R.I.T. @

Posted 05/29/2012

by tsawyer7

Location:United States

I'm a big J. Cole fan and have seen him already but he was only on for about an hour. Big K.R.I.T was amazing with his stage presence and energy. He played many of his popular songs which was good because not many know who he is. J. Cole came on and only played his new stuff which was kinda lame and he was only on for an hour.

Ryan Center @

- Kingstown @

, RI @

- 05/10/2012 @

Favorite moment: When J. Cole went freestyle @

Opening act(s): Big K.R.I.T. @

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Review 15 for J. Cole

5 / 5

COLE WORLD...

NIU Center @

- Dekalb @

, IL @

Favorite moment: The big deal was when Jcole came out, everyone jumped out of there seats at the same time. He kept everyone with hands in the air singing along. @

Opening act(s): KRIT @

Posted 05/17/2012

by Nxggarican

Location:Chicago

Was a perfect concert. I took my bro as a birthday gift and it was a awsome time. Jcole really worked the stage well. We had seats on the side of the stage and he spent a nice amount of time on all sides so dont worry if you not dead center.

NIU Center @

- Dekalb @

, IL @

Favorite moment: The big deal was when Jcole came out, everyone jumped out of there seats at the same time. He kept everyone with hands in the air singing along. @

Opening act(s): KRIT @

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Review 16 for J. Cole

5 / 5

Sun gone shine but the REIGN won't stop

White Oak Amphitheatre @

- Greensboro @

, NC @

Setlist: Started with "Dollar and a Dream III", don't know the rest in order, but he played
"Blow Up"
"Mr. Nice Watch"
"Nobody's Perfect"
"Can't Get Enough"
"Rise and Shine"
"Lost Ones"
"Lights Please"
"In the Morning"
may have missed a few others, and he ended with "Work Out" @

Posted 05/08/2012

by Leeroy704

Location:Charlotte, NC

After about a 45 min rain delay, Big KRIT came out and i gotta say i was absolutely blown away by how good he was. His stage presence and energy had everyone gettin live and by the time Cole came out the place was bout to blow up. 3rd time I've seen Cole, first time he had a live band playin with him and it was awesome. Different, but awesome. Well worth the wait, and after some clowns left for the rain your boy got front row seats. Waddupppp.

and LOL to whatever broad threw those panties up on the stage at the end of the show

White Oak Amphitheatre @

- Greensboro @

, NC @

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Review 17 for J. Cole

5 / 5

J. COLE was UHH MAYYY ZING

NIU Convocation Center @

- Dekalb @

, IL @

- Wed, Apr 18, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I swear he looked in my eyes when he came over to my section @

Opening act(s): Big K.R.I.T @

Posted 05/08/2012

by Anonymous

I'm one of J. Cole's BIGGEST fan. He got the crowd live. He even came off the stage into the crowd. I love the humbleness of that.

NIU Convocation Center @

- Dekalb @

, IL @

- Wed, Apr 18, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I swear he looked in my eyes when he came over to my section @

Opening act(s): Big K.R.I.T @

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Review 18 for J. Cole

3 / 5

WVU Coliseum @

- Morgantown @

, WV @

- Fri, Apr 27, 2012 @

Posted 05/02/2012

by Anonymous

Good concert. Crowd could have been entertained during performances though.

WVU Coliseum @

- Morgantown @

, WV @

- Fri, Apr 27, 2012 @

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Review 19 for J. Cole

5 / 5

WVU Coliseum @

- Morgantown @

, WV @

- Fri, Apr 27, 2012 @

Posted 05/02/2012

by Anonymous

I was pleasantly surprised at the professionalism of the whole evening. All performers had great stage presence and embraced the crowd well. The sound was clear and not overpowering. I took my son and two of his friends and they had a ball, as did I. Great overall night out!!!!

WVU Coliseum @

- Morgantown @

, WV @

- Fri, Apr 27, 2012 @

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Review 20 for J. Cole

5 / 5

WHO DAT?

Assembly Hall @

- Champaign @

, IL @

- Tue, Apr 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Performing workout in a U of I sweatshirt @

Setlist: Basically all of the hits off of Sideline Story and his best hits from the beginning of his career. @

Opening act(s): Big KRIT @

Posted 04/26/2012

by BZchillin

Location:Central Illinois

J. Cole is a great performer who provides the same quality live as he does in his recordings. His set list was a great choice of his classics and his new hits. Big KRIT was a great opening act as well. He got the crowd into it even if they didn't know his songs.

Assembly Hall @

- Champaign @

, IL @

- Tue, Apr 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Performing workout in a U of I sweatshirt @

Setlist: Basically all of the hits off of Sideline Story and his best hits from the beginning of his career. @

Opening act(s): Big KRIT @

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