J.

Cole Contract and Rider Contents

1. Compensation
2. Complimentary Tickets and Passes
3. Advertising and Billing
4. Transportation
5. Dressing Room / Catering Requirements
6. Security
7. Sound Check
8. Sound / Lighting / Stage Equipment
9. Lodging and Flights
10. Cancellation
11. Reproduction

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J. Cole 2010

2010 Artist Rider

This artist rider to the contract date _________________, 2010 is by and between J.Cole (hereinafter
referred to as "ARTIST" and the company/client/producer (hereinafter to as PURCHASER") for an
engagement made part of the setting fourth additional terms and conditions of the attached contract.
Should the "Purchaser" have any problems in fulfilling any of the items herein please contact
management:
Management Company: By Storm Entertainment
Manager: Wayne Barrow / Julius Garcia
Telephone: 212.833.6619 / 917.855.2139
Address: 550 Madison Avenue, 13th Floor
New York, New York 10022
Email: Julius.Garcia@sonymusic.com

Road Manager: Mike Shaw

Road Manager Telephone: 347.322.7627
Email: jmshaw12@tmo.blackberry.net

Tour/Production Manager: Andre Thorpe

Tour/Production Mgr. Telephone: 917.769.9856
Email: Adredai@aol.com
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:

Purchaser

Artist Management

______________________________

_____________________________________

Date

Date

______________________________

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Wire Transfer Information

Contact the following:

By Storm Entertainment
Wayne Barrow / Julius Garcia
212.833.6619 (Office)
917.855.2139 (Cell)

Booking Agent
Robert Gibbs
310.550.4000 (Office)
Rgibbs@icmtalent.com

Accounting
Chris Jones
917.838.8819

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ARTIST RIDER SPECIFICATIONS

J.COLE
Purchaser must provide the following:
1.

COMPENSATION

In all cases a deposit of 50% MUST be given to the management team or booking agency NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS
before the date of the engagement. In all cases a deposit of 25% MUST be given to the management team or booking agency NO
LATER THAN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS prior to the date of the engagement. The balance of any guarantee shall be paid in CASH only
upon arrival into marketplace. For any overseas date, 100% deposit must be given to management/ booking agency NO LATER THAN
THIRTY (30) DAYS before the date of the engagement. NO PERSONAL CHECKS!!

2.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS & PASSES

Purchaser shall provide, at Purchaser's expense, Twenty (20) complimentary tickets (complimentary tickets should be in the
first ten rows) and Twenty (20) backstage passes for each performance. Tickets and passes shall be given to ARTISTS road
manager upon arrival at venue for sound check.
3.
a)

BILLING AND ADVERTISING

ARTIST shall receive appropriate billing in any and all publicity releases and paid advertisements, including but not

limited to: programs, flyers, signs, lobby boards and marquees, as well as all other displays and publications where
ARTISTS name appears in connection with the engagement herein, Please use the following spelling for any and all
advertising: J.COLE. All requests for Interviews, Recording TV or Radio broadcasting shall be approved by artist
management or record label seven (7) days in advance of performance. Purchaser shall not make any
commitments for personal interviews, personal appearances, or any other type of promotional activity for Artist in
connection with this engagement without the prior written approval of Artist.

4.
a)

TRANSPORTATION

Purchaser shall provide and pay for two (2) 7 passenger SUV (NO MORE THAN 2 YEARS OLD) and one (1)
Luggage Van for ARTIST and crew. Starting with the arrival of the ARTIST at the airport (or in town) and continuing
through the stay in the market. Transportation should be available for any and all runs by ARTIST, crew and must
comfortably seat 7 people. These vehicles shall be supplied upon artist arrival, fully fueled with one driver only
(no friends or additional passengers). These vehicles shall be for the sole use of J.Cole and shall be made
available to them at their request. AT NO TIME SHALL J.COLE BE WITHOUT HIS ASSIGNED
GROUND TRANSPORTATION AND DRIVER!! FOR ALL PICK-UPS THE DRIVER SHOULD HAVE
A CLEARLY PRINTED AND VISIBLE SIGN IN THE NAME OF MIKE SHAW.

DRESSING ROOM / CATERING REQUIREMENTS

Purchaser shall provide at his/her sole cost expense Two dressing rooms with a lockable door. The dressing room shall be clean and
comfortable, without order, and shall contain adequate lighting, mirrors, two (2) full-length mirror, comfortable seating, and freshly
clean toilet facilities within or in close proximity and climate control to maintain a comfortable temperature. This dressing room shall
be made available to ARTIST or representative upon arrival to venue. Dressing room shall remain in the possession of ARTIST until
released by ARTIST or representative of ARTIST. ARTIST road manager or security should be given a key to the dressing room upon
arrival and will return it when room is released after show.
There shall be complimentary food and beverages for sole use of ARTIST and crew consisting of:
1.
TOWELS
Purchaser shall provide one (1) Dozen (12) black/ white bath sized towels for artist. Towels (Must be clean; NO OLD
TOWELS). Towels shall be made available to the Production Manager at load in.
2.
Meals
a. Meals should be prepared to provide for the number of people given for each meal, or as agreed upon in advance
with Production Manager. These numbers are for J.COLE traveling entourage only, and if any other personnel are
to be fed, meal quantities should be increased accordingly.

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b. Tablecloths and napkins are required as well as a full compliment of condiments, plates, silverware, cups, glasses,
salt and pepper, etc. Mayonnaise and other items that spoil rapidly in heat should be kept chilled.
c. Foods that are HOT or COLD should be served HOT or COLD.
d. Food Tickets for meal privileges are to be provided and issued by caterers. Tour Laminates will not be honored
for meal privileges.
2.

LUNCH FOR FIFTEEN (15) PEOPLE (TIME TO BE ADVANCED)

Hot Sandwiches (Hamburgers, Turkey Burgers, Tacos) and Cold Sandwiches (Beef, Turkey, Chicken)
Soup (Chicken Noodle, Vegetable, Beef)
Three (3) Salads (Pasta, Chicken, Tuna, Macaroni, Potato)
Assortment of Breads and Rolls
Potato Chips and Doritos
Assorted Cookies (Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, Oreos, etc.)
Sweetened Iced Tea
Lemonade
Assorted Soft Drinks
Milk (whole and low fat)
Hot Coffee and Tea
All Condiments

3.

DINNER FOR FIFTEEN (15) PEOPLE (TIME TO BE ADVANCED)

DINNER SHALL BE A HOT SIT DOWN CATERED DINNER (NO TAKE OUT OR FAST FOOD
ACCEPTED). SOME DINNERS MAY BE SERVED IN ARTISTS DRESSING ROOMS.

4.
MENU SUGGESTIONS
Please contact Artist Tour Manager with your choice of the below listed requirements two weeks prior to Artist arrival.
DINNER (to consist of two (2) below listed entrees)
Soul Food Dinner (Menu to be advanced)
Fresh Baked, Fried or Grilled Fish Entre
Roast Beef, Poultry Entrees (Fried or Baked)
Grilled Chicken
Mixed Grill (Ribs, Steak, Barbecued Chicken, Shrimp)
Roast Turkey
Fish (Salmon, Whiting, Trout, Mahi-Mahi, Snapper, Orange Roughy)
Chinese Stirfry, with Beef, Fish, and Chicken
Spaghetti, Linguine, and Lasagna (with Marinara Sauce)
Veal
DINNER SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE SELECTIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING SIDE DISHES:
Salad Bar with assorted Salad Dressings with Tomatoes, Black Olives, etc.
Also include an assortment of salad dressings and croutons
Dressing with Gravy on the side
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Fresh Steamed Vegetables
Tossed Mixed Salad
Collard Greens (COOKED WITHOUT PORK!)
Red Beans and Rice
White or Brown Rice
Yams or Sweet Potatoes
Plantains
Hot Chicken or Vegetable Soup
Baked Potatoes
Rice with Gravy on the side
Corn on The Cob
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Deserts
Assortment of Breads and Rolls
Spring Water
Assorted Soft Drinks
Sweetened Iced Tea
Lemonade
Hot Coffee and Tea Milk (whole and low fat)
All Condiments

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5.
BEVERAGE SERVICE
Available all day from Load In to Load Out (No Exceptions)
Milk
Bottled Drinking Water
Hot Coffee and Tea (including Herbal Teas and Green Tea)
Juices (Orange, Apple, Grape, Assorted Cran-apple, Cran-Grape)
Lemonade
Sweet Iced Tea
PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE KEEP ALL DRINKS ON ICE AND CHILLED!!
8.
MIX POSITION DRINKS
Six (6) Bottles of Drinking Water
Six (6) Cans of Red Bull Energy Drink
Twenty Four (24) Cans assorted soda
9.
LOAD OUT/ONE (1) BUS
ADDITIONAL NOTE: If there is good local takeout that is open late, or if your city is know
For a special dish please inform the Production Manager.
One (1) Case Quart Sized Bottled Drinking Water
One (1) Case Imported Beer (Corona or Heineken)
One (1) Case Assorted Box Juices
Two (2) 6 Packs of the following Sodas: Minute Maid Orange, Cherry Coke, Sprite, Hawaiian Punch.
Fresh Fruit
Assorted Small Boxes of Breakfast Cereals (Lucky Charms, Fruity Pebbles, Coco Puffs, Frosted Flakes)
One (1) Box of Orville Redenbacher Movie Butter Microwave Popcorn
Two (2) Bags of Potato Chips
30 Pounds of Ice
One (1) Package of Plastic plates (50), Plastic bowls (25), plastic utensils
10.
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CHOICE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Twenty Four (24) Assorted Sandwiches Two (2) of each (to include Peanut Butter, Tuna, Chicken, and Turkey
with cheese)
Four (4) Large Pizzas (Plain Cheese, Chicken and Pepperoni)
Fried Chicken (Kentucky, Ms.Winners, Popeyes, etc.)
Local Specialty Dish

DRESSING ROOM HOSPITALITY J.COLE

* ALL FOOD ITEMS IN DRESSING ROOMS MUST BE COVERED BY CLEAR PLASTIC WRAP.
MAYONNAISE AND OTHR ITEMS THAT SPOIL RAPIDLY IN HEAT SHOULD BE KEPT CHILLED.
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
q Two (2) Cases Quart Sized Bottled Drinking Water (No Dasani!)
q One (1) Bottles of Grey Goose Vodka
q One (1) Liters of Hennessey (Black)
q Two (2) Coconut Ciroc Vodka Please Note: Pineapple Juice is need for this item and is not optional.)
q
Two (2) Bottles of Moet Nectar Imperial Rose
q One (1) Dozen Lipton Ice Tea (500ml plastic bottles)
q One (1) Case of Red Bull Energy Drink (No Sugar Free)
q One (1) Case of assorted soda (Coca-Cola, Cherry Coca-Cola, Hawaiian Punch, Sprite)
q One (1) Case of Assorted Snapple Iced Teas and Juices (Pineapple, Apple, Lemonade Fruit Punch, No-Diet)
q One (1) Sliced Turkey Breast Platter to include Swiss and American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion
q Two (2) Loaves of Bread (Wheat/White)
q Two (2) Large Bags of Potato Chips (Plain and Barbecue)
q One (1) Fresh Fruit Platter for ten (10) (to include Pineapple, Watermelon, Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe Melon,
Strawberries, Red Seedless Grapes, and Bananas)
q Assorted Candy (Jolly Ranchers, Snickers, Kit Kats)
q One (1) Package of Oreo Cookies
q Oatmeal and Sugar cookies (fresh baked)
q Hot Tea Service with Herbal Teas, Throat Coat Tea, Honey, and six (6) sliced lemons
q Two (2) Pounds of Clean Ice for Drinks
q Full compliment of condiments, plates, silverware, glasses, salt and pepper, Yellow Mustard, Mayonnaise
PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE KEEP ALL DRINKS ON ICE AND CHILLED!

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6.

SECURITY

Purchaser shall guarantee proper security at all times to insure the safety of ARTISTS instruments, costumes and personal property
before, during and after their performance. Any loss or damage to ARTISTS property shall be the sole responsibility of
PURCHASER. The backstage area shall be supervised by no less than One (1) security guards and ONE (1) OFF DUTY POLICE
OFFICER TO ESCORT ARTIST FROM HOTEL TO VENUE AND VENUE BACK TO THE HOTEL- THIS IS A
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT!!!
7.
SOUND CHECK
Sound check is mandatory. The place of engagement shall be ready and available to ARTIST at a predetermined time. The Sound
company crew (those who will be operating the systems during the performance) shall be available to do a complete rehearsal. This
sound check shall be closed to the public and all local artists. In addition, Purchaser agrees to place on stage immediately prior to
J.COLE performance 5 bottles of water and 5 hand towels.
8.
SOUND/ LIGHTING/ STAGE EQUIPTMENT
Purchaser shall provide and pay for the following for ARTISTS performance and sound check:
PLEASE SEE TECHINAL RIDER
STAGE DIMENSIONS
PLEASE SEE TECHINAL RIDER
9.

LODGING AND FLIGHTS

In the event Purchaser is responsible for ARTIST and ARTISTS crew lodging, reservations for one (1) Suite, Five (5) Single hotel
rooms and Five (5) double rooms will be made available in advance. Absolutely no motels will be permitted and exterior entry
rooms are not acceptable. 4 Star Hotel Accommodations are required i.e. Westin, Hilton, Marriott. Hotel will be no more than a
maximum of 5 miles from performance venue. Hotel will be no old than 4 years old. All keys are to be held in the name of the road
manager for his pick-up upon arrival. Please arrange for hotel to allow early check-in if necessary (8:00am) and late checkout
(3:00pm). All rooms to be non-smoking. Securitys room should be next door to ARTIST or on same floor in close proximity. In the
event Purchaser is responsible for airline tickets. Two (2 First Class) and Nine (9 Coach) tickets and) tickets (unless notified
otherwise) shall be purchased with departure and arrival times pre-approved by management. The tickets should be sent to
management (or Agent if requested) at least seven (7) days prior to the day the ARTIST departure. All travel arrangements MUST be
approved by management BEFORE purchasing the tickets. REFUNDABLE tickets should always be purchased, as ARTIST will
not be held responsible for any necessary changes and expenses. *NOTE if the event is overseas, tickets MUST be FIRST CLASS
or BUSINESS CLASS.
*NOTE IT IS MANDOTORY THAT SECURITY'S ROOM BE CONNECTED TO ARTIST ROOM AND/OR ON
THE SAME FLOOR AS ARTIST ROOM.
10.

CANCELLATION

ARTIST may cancel and terminate this contract and the services to be rendered hereunder, without liability, on thirty (30) day's prior

with written notice to Purchaser. If PURCHASER cancels this event with no rescheduled date within thirty (30) days, the deposit is
surrendered to ARTIST within 48 hours. ARTIST MUST HAVE THIRTY (30) DAYS NOTICE PRIOR TO CANCELLATION.
11.
REPRODUCTION
No portion of the performance rendered herein may be broadcast, photographed, recorded, filmed or taped or embodied in any form
for any purpose of reproducing such performance without written or verbal consent of management/ARTIST. Purchaser will deny
entrance to any persons carrying audio or video recording devices (camcorders, digital cameras, beta cams, etc.) Without limiting in
any way the generality of the foregoing prohibition, it is understood to include members of the audience, the press and Purchaser's
staff members. In the event that Purchase, its' Agents, servants employees, contractors, etc. reproduce or cause to be reproduced the
ARTISTS performance in the form of films tapes or any other means of audio or reproduction, upon demand by ARTIST, Purchase
shall deliver all of the same (together with any and all masters, negatives and other means of reproductions thereof to ARTIST at
Purchaser's sole cost and expense, in addition to all other legal or equitable remedies which ARTIST may have.

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LIGHTING TECHNICAL RIDER

FOR

2010 One-Off Shows

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
-

AvoLites Diamond 4 or Pearl Expert console w/ 1 FLATSCREEN color monitor, desklamps and current
software. ALL Lighting to be controlled from ONE console. NO OTHER LIGHTING CONSOLES MAY
BE SUBSTITUTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF LIGHTING DIRECTOR. Acceptable
substitutions are Martin Maxxyz Compact, WholeHog Road Hog, WholeHog IPC or Grand MA.
4 line minimum Control Snake (3 Active DMX Universes)
Minimum 2 DMX Signal Splitters/ Boosters
Minimum 60x 2.4K Professional quality Dimmers (ETC, Avo, Celco, etc.). Dimming curves shall be
smooth and equal, and in EXCELLENT working condition, with spare replacement modules available on
site for repairs.
15 pieces 8x 20 A Type Box Truss, from a reputable manufacturer. Vendor assumes all responsibility for
safely executing rigging and structure assembly.
40 12 box truss (Soft Goods rigging)
9 Active 1 Ton Motorpoints
3 Active 1/2 Ton Motorpoints (Soft Goods rigging)
Rigging Hardware for above points, per venue requirements, as well as spansets, shackles, and assorted
rigging hardware and controllers to safely execute assembly.
12x Martin MAC 700 Moving Head Spot Lights, yoke style- professional concert quality, high intensity lamp
(w/ spare bulb) with removable hanging apparatus.
12x Martin MAC 2K Moving Head Wash Lights, yoke style- professional concert quality, high intensity
lamp (w/ spare bulb) with removable hanging apparatus- 4 units on floor.
Percussion Table For Logic Set - Up
PLEASE CONSULT WITH LIGHTING DIRECTOR BEFORE SUBSTITUTION OF MOVING LIGHT
FIXTURES.

4x 2 Lamp MoleFay Audience Blinders with Hanging Clamps

2 sets PAR 64 ACL bars, w/ floor bases for ground use.
17x Source Four Ellipsoidals w/ hanging clamps
11x PAR 64 Sixbars in EXCELLENT condition, Black finish, w/ 1K NARROW Lamps (12 cans). All cans
to have gel frames. See plot for color specifications and channel assignments.

All lighting fixtures to have safety cable, spare lamp available and be in CLEAN working condition at time
of focus/ programming. Fixtures shall be wrenched down snug and able to hold a focus PRIOR to the rig
going to trim height.
Damaged/Missing T-bolts or clutches are NOT acceptable.

1x Black Backdrop, 25 tall x 50 wide

1x DF 50 Atmospheric Hazer w/ fan (Artist requests that no other type of atmosphere be used)

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2x High Intensity Followspots (Lycian or Strong Corp. Super Trouper), placed as close to center as possible,
with unobscured sight lines to Upstage Center, based on venue. Operators should understand standard
spotlight commands in English.
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Spots to be colored as follows:

Frame 1- Rosco 317 Apricot

Frame 2- Rosco 3314 ( Minus Green) Video Filter

Frame 3 Stop Neutral Density Video Filter

Frame 4 Stop Neutral Density Video Filter

6x Stations Headset Communications (2x FOH- single muff, 2x FOH Spotlights, 1x Dimmers, 1x
Houselights)

3x Wire ladders for trusses, cable package, gel as requested on plot, expendables, tape, assembly tools, spare
lamps for ALL fixtures, repair parts, etc. to have system at 100% functional at focus/ programming.

1x 6 STURDY table for consoles and 2 rolling office chairs. In arena/ flat floor venues- 12x 8x 18 high
FOH riser platform, located behind and higher than FOH sound mixing position.

DJ (DJ Dummy)
(2) Technics 1200 or 1210 Turn Tables
(1) Rane 56 or 57 mixer
(1) Table w/ Black Drape
(1) Roland SPDs w/ Stand
Key 1 (Man-Man)
(1) Roland Fantom G-8 w/ sus pedal
(1) Roland Fantom X-7 w/ sus pedal
(1) Roland V Synth GT
(1) Mackie 1402 mixer
(1) Gallien Kruger 4x12 Bass Cab
(1) Gallien Kruger 2001 RB Bass Head
(2) Double Tier Double Braced X stands
(14) 1/4 to 1/4 Patch Cables
(1) Percussion Table
Key 2 (Ron)
(1) Nord Stage EX 88 Key w/ sus pedal
(1) Nord Stage EX 76 Key w/ sus pedal
(1) Double Tier Doble braced X stand
(1) Mackie 1202 Mixer
(12) 1/4 to 1/4 patch cables
(1) Percussion Table
Input List
1 DJ Left
2 DJ Right
3 DJ SPDS pad
4 Key 1 Left
5 Key 1 Right
6 Bass (mono)
7 Key 2 Left
8 Key 2 Right
9 J-Cole Logic Left
10 J-Cole Logic Right
11 Lead Vocal
12 Lead vocal spare
13 DJ Vocal
14 Audience Left
15 Audience Right

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