Some might not think that J. Cole is deserving to be this high up on the list especially being such a new act but, he hasn't dropped a single project that has been lackluster as of yet. Before making his way to the limelight, J. Cole was determined to produce a song for Jay Z and after many failed attempts, the North Carolinian hip-hop act finally got on the hip-hop mogul's radar and soon was signed to his Roc Nation imprint.
His 2011 debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story instantaneously gained a cult-like following and ever since then, the rapper has released his official studio projects with little to no promotion and went platinum every time. J. Cole also doesn't allow features on his projects and fully produces his own albums. There's no denying that he's extremely talented and could be a potential legend in the future if he continues with his insanely tenacious work ethic.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.