J. Cole Announces Born Sinner, Aims for January Release

I know I'm not alone in my crowning J. Cole one of the best young artists in hip hop and calling his 2011 debut effort Cole World: The Sideline Story among the years' best projects. If that isn't enough criteria to make his sophomore album one of the game's most anticipated, I don't know what is. Prior to last night, Cole's recent and forthcoming endeavors were a mystery to all, as the North Carolinian has stayed pretty much silent since TSS's release.

But, last night, when he posted the above gif and the visual belowhat all quickly went down the drain and everyone forgave Jermaine for his hibernation. Born Sinner, J. Cole's second album and follow up to his successful debut, will release on January 28, 2013. Get ready. I know I am.