Hyperion
Superstar
Yeah, for sure. I definitely like the whole speech he's doing here. That's real.
J. Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive (Discussion Thread) *Stream*
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Yeah, for sure. I definitely like the whole speech he's doing here. That's real.
acespaceinvader
Pro
damn, he just told what we have been all thinking about JT/IGGY/MAcklemore and em
Besides it's not like some classic albums didn't have a questionable song on there. Reasonable Doubt had Ain't No Nikka, and Aquemini had Mamacita.
Hyperion
Superstar
Right. No album is perfect, and that's not what constitutes as a classic anyway. Backseat Freestyle off of Good Kid MaaD City isn't the best song on its own, but together with the vision in mind, it works. That's what a classic is all about, consistency throughout the album and proper execution. Not a bunch of hot songs that'll get played out in a week, that's what mixtapes are for. Albums are for substance and artists should be focused on presenting a work of art to the people that's worth that $10 or $20 out of their paychecks. Something that can change their lives. And classic rap albums do that. Classic rap albums connect with the people, which matter a lot more than charting on Billboard but is also a benefit. Which is why you ain't hearing nikkas claim Iggy dropped a classic with her shyt. lol
RocPG
Pro
fam this is what we all wanted from son's debut album..!!! 
Cole gave us the debut on his third...
Cole gave us the debut on his third...
RocPG
Pro
can't stop listening to January 28th
Hyperion
Superstar
Exactly.
If people want Hip Hop to be in a better shape? We gotta start holding these artists accountable for what they drop. Because even party and ignorant albums can be classic. nikkas just put any old song on an album, and have their shyt play out like a mixtape. Which, in turn, gives folks no reason to go buy the album. We have to make it where there's now an added experience to buying a physical copy or iTunes download, rather than just pirating. Something more.
Professor K.
rap game Paul Millsap
Fire Squad 
"My nikka why you actin like a hoe? "
"You know Ima ride for you either way it go.... "
"My nikka why you actin like a hoe? "
"You know Ima ride for you either way it go.... "
on 03 ad. and the shyt classic already 
LucaBrasi
West Coast Legend
Why all my most anticipated project always leak when I'm at work 
Can't wait, Born Sinner is still on rotation
Can't wait, Born Sinner is still on rotation
LucaBrasi
West Coast Legend
You one of the few nikkas on here who's music taste I respect, this shxt forreal better than Warm up AND Born Sinner?
You one of the few nikkas on here who's music taste I respect, this shxt forreal better than Warm up AND Born Sinner?
I know I'm not the dude you quoted but I just finished my 2nd full listen and it's Cole's best work imo. And my favorite work by him was WU with FNL being second. Now FND has taken the top spot for me. It's that good.