J. Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive (Discussion Thread) *Stream*

[BrehWyatt]

So my co-worker messed around and burned me a copy of the CD as an early Christmas gift. Gave it a full listen today.

I think Born Sinner might have more staying power mostly because I think Forest Hills Drive is more of a mood-dependent album than Born Sinner in the sense that it sounds better based on the situation you're in when you're listening to it. There was maybe one song on FHD that was skippable to me, and I'm glad to see he expanded on his subject matter. I also felt that from a technical standpoint, some of his production on this project is some of the best he has ever done and in general, these beats are a bit more refined all in all. This is a damn good album, probably his best when you listen to it in the right situation.

to that man.

 

[Brady-Carter]

Tell em' Cole..

Fool me one time shame on you
Fool me twice, can't put the blame on you
Fool me three times, fukk the peace signs
Load the chopper, let it rain on you

My only regret was too young for Lisa Bonet
My only regret was too young for Nia Long
Now all I'm left with is hoes from reality shows
Hand her a script the bytch probably couldn't read alone
My only regret was too young for Sade Adu
My only regret could never take Aaliyah home...




Don't save her..

 

[Brady-Carter]

Man, being

This "Hello" record really hits hard..

 

[Steady B]

Yooo!!! "No Role Modelz" iz the damn anthem!! That hook is Cole channeled his inner "Three 6 Mafia" with that shyt!! I've been in the crib singin' "SHE SHALLOW WIT DA p*ssy! SHE SHALLOOWWWW!!!!"

 

[Harry B]

shyt is nice, but is this it?
Cole is in my top 3 of the new school with K dot and Drake but idk.

I'd give it 4 mics, a bit too much singing (he's not good at it, it worked on Be free to convey that soul but no need to exaggerate), production is nice but just nice; the sound is not very "fresh" but it works.

Cole shows that he has it all, I hope he delivers next time. I still believe that he can drop a Kanye level type of album if he gives a fukk. His approach with this album was "I don't give a fukk" and that's not a positive thing.

Obviously those are the few negative things everything else is top notch.

 

[Durrbrowski]

Musically, this album sounds Cole messes with Chance the Rapper. The paragraph you wrote sounds like you're hating though

Bino is chance father.

 

[GoldenGlove]

Bino is chance father.

 

[thekidvoodoo]

Yooo!!! "No Role Modelz" iz the damn anthem!! That hook is Cole channeled his inner "Three 6 Mafia" with that shyt!! I've been in the crib singin' "SHE SHALLOW WIT DA p*ssy! SHE SHALLOOWWWW!!!!"

My man... Those ain't the lyrics, tho.


"She shallow, but the p*ssy deep"

 

[Steady B]

My man... Those ain't the lyrics, tho.


"She shallow, but the p*ssy deep"

I stand corrected. either way

 

[Ziggiy]

I can't personally see how anyone would like BS over FND but that's just me.

Born Sinner is a little more "accessible" than FHD in the fact that pretty much any concept album you have to be in a certain mood to fully grasp it. I know Born Sinner had a concept too but it also had Crooked Smile, Power Trip, ect.

It took me about three complete listens to fully appreciate FHD and I truly think it's Cole's best work since Friday Night Lights. THIS is the album that he would've released as his debut if Roc Nation hadn't been pushing for more commercial singles and bullshyt. Cole never sounded comfortable or natural over shyt like Mr. Nice Watch. He sounds 100% confident across this entire album you can feel the pride in his work shine through on every track.

 

[Ziggiy]

THIS is the type of album that almost inspires me to bring back the top 5 albums of the year post I like to do but I'd honesty only be inclined to write about FHD and Run The Jewels. No other release this year really "grabbed" me like that

 

[winb83]

Born Sinner is a little more "accessible" than FHD in the fact that pretty much any concept album you have to be in a certain mood to fully grasp it. I know Born Sinner had a concept too but it also had Crooked Smile, Power Trip, ect.

It took me about three complete listens to fully appreciate FHD and I truly think it's Cole's best work since Friday Night Lights. THIS is the album that he would've released as his debut if Roc Nation hadn't been pushing for more commercial singles and bullshyt. Cole never sounded comfortable or natural over shyt like Mr. Nice Watch. He sounds 100% confident across this entire album you can feel the pride in his work shine through on every track.

Born Sinner is a good album to me. It definitely caters more to the commercial crowd than this one though,

 

[WeInHere]

THIS is the type of album that almost inspires me to bring back the top 5 albums of the year post I like to do but I'd honesty only be inclined to write about FHD and Run The Jewels. No other release this year really "grabbed" me like that

Haha I was hoping you or somebody would make that thread. Those two are the stand out Hip Hop albums for me as well. I probably couldnt even get to 5 albums for the year. I only have 4 and my top album isn't even a hip hop album

 

[Jax]

How can someone make a GOAT first half of an album and then make a trashy ass second half like Cole did?

 

[Giselle]

My hubby's album is perfect, just like him.
My favorite song so far is fire squad, then maybe wet dreams or love yours.
I liked the beats on born sinner better than the beats on this album. This album also could have been longer. Other than that .

I did listen to the leak, but I will still support him by buying his album. I hope everyone else will too.

I read the lyrics while listen to the songs a couple of more times
I change my mind. My favorite songs are a tale of 2 cities,g.o.m.d., no role models, wet dreams & fire squad.

Spoiler: jcole gf

It really annoys me how he's always talking about how he feels bad for cheating on his gf b/c he loves her and she's such a good girl, then continues to cheat on her. Also, he was def. not talking about her in his song Hello. He doesn't love that girl. He should just dump her. He said that he'd feel guilty if he did though. He's probably cheating on her and then putting it in his songs hoping that she'll hear it and leave him. She's not going to go anywhere though, she's been with him too long and wants that ring so she can get half. He won't give it to her though. I don't think he ever will.
p.s. her shout out in the credits was weak. I had to listen for it while reading the lyrics about 6 times.

Until they end things. I bet every album that he puts out will have a song about how he loves her but cheats on her.

Oh. and I know that he cheats on her, not just from listening to his music.