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But "Born Sinner" was more than just a commercial success - it was also a critical darling. The album received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising Cole's lyrical maturity and the album's innovative production. Pitchfork awarded the album a score of 8.5 out of 10, while Rolling Stone praised Cole's "untutored flow" and "his gift for storytelling".

Searching for the zip file wasn't about piracy (though that was a factor); it was about . In the pre-Apple Music world, if you wanted Born Sinner in your car stereo, you needed the MP3s.

As the tape began to gain traction online, Cole started to receive calls from media outlets and industry insiders, all clamoring to get a piece of the action. He did a series of interviews, discussing the inspiration behind the tape, and the creative process that had gone into making it.

You cannot discuss Born Sinner without mentioning its release date. Kanye West moved Yeezus up to June 18th specifically to compete with Cole. The industry watched to see who would win the week.