6.5 or 7/10
it's good, bnut meh lyrics are meh
6.5 or 7/10
it's good, bnut meh lyrics are meh

How are Cole fans taking this? Sideline Story seemed to be a universal disappointment among them. Based on one listen I think it's better and more memorable, but it still doesn't live up to the "potential" nikkas thought Cole had.
How you gonna feature Kendrick on a song but dont let him get a verse in![]()
J cole supposed to be the new nas? Stop it. Kendrick and Drake.
I don't like comparing any of them to Nas or Jay, but I agree Kendrick and Drake are far more proven right now. Not a Drake fan but Take Care is dope and clearly was a huge album. Obviously GKMC is a modern classic. And so far Cole has released a meh debut and a decent sophomore album. He's way behind right now IMO, and it largely has to do with his production. Album has multiple songs that just don't work or sound good to me, and the general quality feels more like a mixtape than an ALBUM. Take Care sounds like an album, brehs. GKMC sounds like an album.
I don't like comparing any of them to Nas or Jay, but I agree Kendrick and Drake are far more proven right now. Not a Drake fan but Take Care is dope and clearly was a huge album. Obviously GKMC is a modern classic. And so far Cole has released a meh debut and a decent sophomore album. He's way behind right now IMO, and it largely has to do with his production. Album has multiple songs that just don't work or sound good to me, and the general quality feels more like a mixtape than an ALBUM. Take Care sounds like an album, brehs. GKMC sounds like an album.
After the first listen I only give it a 6. I don't think it has as many standouts as Sideline Story
@ aint that some sh!t only lasting 2 or so minutes!!