Cole tells idolator.com his perspective on who released hot music this year — in particular, he looked to upstart Compton, Calif. rapper Kendrick Lamar, a raspy speed-rhymer who has alsocaught the ear of superproducer Dr. Dre. Why does Cole consider Lamar’s Overly Dedicated EP his album of the year? Simple. It reminded him that he’s not the only new star breathing fresh air into hip-hop.

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