j.cole performance rider 10-06-10

Confidential Page 1 10/6/2010

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


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: [email protected] Road Manager: Mike Shaw Road Manager Telephone: 347.322.7627 Email: [email protected] Tour/Production Manager: Andre Thorpe Tour/Production Mgr. Telephone: 917.769.9856 Email: [email protected] AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED: AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED: Purchaser Artist Management ______________________________ _____________________________________ Date Date ______________________________ ______________________________________


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) [email protected]

Accounting

Chris Jones 917.838.8819


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. BILLING AND ADVERTISING a) 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. TRANSPORTATION a) 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.

5 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.


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


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. CHOICE OF THE FOLLOWING: q Twenty Four (24) Assorted Sandwiches Two (2) of each (to include Peanut Butter, Tuna, Chicken, and Turkey

with cheese) q Four (4) Large Pizzas (Plain Cheese, Chicken and Pepperoni) q Fried Chicken (Kentucky, Ms.Winners, Popeyes, etc.) q 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!


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.


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)


- 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.

o 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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