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2014 Forest Hills Drive is the third studio album by American rapper J. Cole, released on December 9, 2014, by ByStorm Entertainment, Columbia Records, Dreamville Records and Roc Nation.
Recording sessions took place over the whole year, while the production on the album was primarily handled by Cole himself, along with several others such as Illmind, Vinylz, Phonix Beats and Willie B. It was announced three weeks before its release and had very little marketing, with no singles or promotion taking place prior to its release. The album was supported by four singles: "Apparently", "Wet Dreamz", "No Role Modelz" and "Love Yourz".
2014 Forest Hills Drive received generally positive reviews from critics who admired its ambitious concept, production and lyrics. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 353,000 copies in its first week. As of September 2015, the album has sold one million copies in the United States. Originally released in 2014, this 2024 pressing | Released on Interscope Records | Reissue, Anniversary Edition | Red vinyl.
Certifications: 6x Platinum (US), Platinum (AU), Platinum (UK), Gold (CA), 2x Platinum (DK)
Community Rating: 4.5/5.0 (50 ratings on Discogs)
Tracklist
Side A
A1. Intro
A2. January 28th
A3. Wet Dreamz
A4. 03' Adolescence
Side B
B1. A Tale Of 2 Citiez
B2. Fire Squad
B3. St. Tropez
Side C (Disc 2)
C1. G.O.M.D.
C2. No Role Modelz
C3. Hello
C4. Apparently
Side D (Disc 2)
D1. Love Yourz
D2. Note To Self
Critical Acclaim
- Metacritic: 67/100
- AnyDecentMusic?: 6.5/10
A must-have for fans of J. Cole and hip hop and rap/hip-hop vinyl collectors.
