The album's title and standard cover art—featuring seven gold stripes—allude to the from Christianity. Cole explores these themes throughout the tracklist:
The deluxe version includes 21 tracks, featuring guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar , TLC, 50 Cent, and Miguel. Villuminati Kerney Sermon (Skit) Land of the Snakes Power Trip Mo Money (Interlude) Amber Coffman & Cults Rich Niggaz Where's Jermaine? (Skit) Forbidden Fruit Kendrick Lamar Chaining Day Ain't That Some Shit (Interlude) Crooked Smile Let Nas Down Born Sinner James Fauntleroy Miss America (Bonus) 18 New York Times 50 Cent & Bas (Bonus) 19 Is She Gon Pop (Bonus) 20 Niggaz Know (Bonus) 21 Sparks Will Fly Jhené Aiko (Bonus) Production and Impact J Cole Born Sinner Deluxe Zip
J. Cole's is his second studio album, released on June 18, 2013 , by Roc Nation and Columbia Records. The deluxe edition expands the original project with a 21-track lineup that includes the Truly Yours 3 EP as a bonus disc. Themes and Concept The album's title and standard cover art—featuring seven
Highlighted in "Chaining Day," focusing on the distractions of fame and wealth. (Skit) Forbidden Fruit Kendrick Lamar Chaining Day Ain't