Bars & Books: J. Cole’s The Fall Off Listening Session
Join fellow music fans at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch for a community-centered listening session celebrating the highly anticipated release of J. Cole’s The Fall Off.
The evening will be hosted by DJ Nyla Symone, founder of the culture-forward platform Certified Vibe. This fan-led night centers music, hip-hop, and top-tier lyricism. Together, we’ll listen, reflect, and talk through standout bars, themes, and moments—creating space for both deep lyric appreciation and collective celebration.
This event is about more than an album release — it’s about bringing people together through music in a public space dedicated to learning, storytelling, and shared culture. Expect fun surprise activations, thoughtful conversation, and a room full of Dreamville fans connecting across generations, neighborhoods, and listening styles.
Come repping your Dreamville/J. Cole or Brooklyn Public Library merch! And while you’re here, be sure to explore the Central Library’s growing vinyl collection—another way the library continues to preserve and celebrate musical history.
All are welcome. Come listen, connect, and celebrate hip-hop as a living archive—together, at the Brooklyn Public Library.
UPDATE: Confirmed RSVPs are required for this event. Unfortunately, walk-ins will not be accommodated.
About DJ Nyla Symone
Nyla Symone is a visionary cultural entrepreneur, tastemaker, and creative strategist dedicated to elevating community through sound, experience, and intentional storytelling. As the founder of Certified Vibe — an independent distribution label and cultural platform. Nyla shapes moments that resonate, from influential playlists and immersive live events to breakthrough artist campaigns and brand collaborations.
Rooted in a deep understanding of music, culture, and business, Nyla has built a reputation for blending creative intuition with strategic execution. She curates sound and space with intention, crafting experiences that connect artists with audiences and brands with culture. With a reputation as a trusted partner in the music industry, she bridges commerce and creativity — aligning artists, brands, and communities in ways that feel authentic and timeless.
A skilled DJ and curator, Nyla also commands the decks with a unique voice and musicality that’s reflective of her diverse influences and deep cultural sensibilities. Her work extends beyond performance; she builds infrastructure that supports artists and creators in tangible ways, from distribution and marketing to audience growth and monetization frameworks.
Nyla’s approach is rooted in trust, community, and uplift. Whether she’s activating grassroots campaigns for emerging collectives. She is not just in the business of entertainment, she’s in the business of culture building, helping define what it means to be heard, understood, and remembered.
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