I don't think J. Cole is seeking "hit records" any more. He is on full album concept driven. It is a clear difference from someone like Cardi B's album which I blatantly single-driven. Which begs the question over what you prefer.. an album full if singles or a full album that's not single-driven?
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I don't think J. Cole is seeking "hit records" any more. He is on full album concept driven. It is a clear difference from someone like Cardi B's album which I blatantly single-driven. Which begs the question over what you prefer.. an album full if singles or a full album that's not single-driven?
Why nikkas hating? 
I mean I understand the lames that hate just to hate, but for Cole "fans" y'all are trippin wtf
Obviously not his best, but it's better than the last and I definitely fukk with the vibe. I usually fukk with the coli consensus on music but y'all wayyy off base with this one
I mean I understand the lames that hate just to hate, but for Cole "fans" y'all are trippin wtf- 2014 FHD
- Born Sinner
- KOD
- 4YEO
- Sideline Story
Obviously not his best, but it's better than the last and I definitely fukk with the vibe. I usually fukk with the coli consensus on music but y'all wayyy off base with this one
no but if you don't like it then you don't like it. it's not some high concept art or anything. it either appeals to you or it doesnt.
you either like it or you don't like it. i'm not going to sit here and tell you why you should like it.
Just off a quick listen. Sounds like Damn part 2
He just got Offset and rich the kid up outta here with a vicious diss record
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Agree with breh who said this was him holding a up mirror up to the current state of hip hop.
BUT to effectively do that he should’ve used other people beats
BUT to effectively do that he should’ve used other people beats
i don't disagree, but then it wouldn't be an album
i think first half of the album does an effective job with his own beats. second half besides 1985 is basically the same style production he has been using for a couple years.
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Yeah, I agree .. As a Cole fan since The Warm Up. I remember that rough patch when he was clearly searching for a hit before Sideline Story dropped "Who Dat" comes to mind..
Now he's at the point where he's had enough success and his fan base is big enough that he doesn't have to chase a hit and make cliche radio songs... He can do him and not worry about what everybody is doing
Decent album...but I wonder if Jermaine even realizes he’s been making the same 2 beats over and over last couple of years? 
I’m convinced some nikkas just love to hate on J. Cole...Trash? This shyt rides from front to back...bro a Platinum selling artist he ain’t chasing hits anymore...dude puts out albums when he feels like it and he gonna sell
Is this even definitely better than 4YEO?
Which may be his best lyrical album to date?
Which may be his best lyrical album to date?