One of the bigger surprises for hip-hop this year was the release plan for J. Cole's third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, which is in stores today and available for purchase on iTunes. Cole kept his album plans close to his chest for most of the year while he worked on the 13-song project that doesn't include any featured artists, and has additional production from DJ Dahi, Illmind, Cardiak, and more.
2014 Forest Hill Drive Tracklist
Cole spoke in-depth about the album, and much more in the December/January 2015 cover story for Complex, which you can read in full here. Taj mahal history in tamil. With the release of the project on iTunes, 2014 Forest Hills Drive has also become available to stream via Spotify, which you can do so below.
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Tracks:
'January 28th': good lyricism, couple bad production choices, pretty bad hook, nice comment at the end crowning himself the God of rap (4/5)
'Wet Dreamz': such incredible storytelling. this song is a showcase of Cole's technical rapping skills. Also, this hook is one of the few in the album that is exceptional simply because he goes from repeating that he's a virgin and then suddenly the hook tells you at the end that she's also a virgin. Love Yourz is my favorite to listen to, but this song is the best song on this album. (5/5)
'03' Adolescence': again, it just felt a little off. and the hook is sooooo bad with Cole's singing. loved the lyrics though, certain lines really hit me emotionally (4/5)
'A Tale Of 2 Citiez': Whew, what a beat although I felt like it wasn't really suitable for Cole. I would love to hear an artist with an intense flow like ScHoolboy Q or Pac (RIP) on the instrumental. Regardless, this song is awesome and the 'ugh, nice watch, run it' line combined with the production and the subsequent 'hands in the air' chant is tooo hype (5/5)
'Fire Squad': this song tries too hard and half of it is irrelevant lyrically. Don't get me wrong though, it's hype and it goes well with the cocky run-up to becoming Hollywood Cole along with the concept of the album. People overreacted over him name-dropping Macklemore, JT and Eminem: it was far from a diss and was completely true. I loved the Iggy diss, though (4/5)
'St. Tropez': nice interlude between the cocky, on-the-come-up Cole and Hollywood Cole (4/5)
'G. O. M. D.': the best production on the album. sonically clever and impressive, it's like 5 songs in one. The track shows Hollywood Cole's attitude. I loved the last verse. My first impression was that I loved the song although it's a lot to digest lyrically and production-wise (5/5)
'No Role Modelz': most likely song to get big on the radio. loved Cole's flow on this. Also, the George W. Bush sample was hilarious (5/5)
'Hello': Like many, this is my least-favorite track. I can't decide whether I kinda like it or hate it. It's incredibly ambitious, but it fails sonically and I didn't like the repeated hello's. I have to say, though, I found the themes of regret and accepting the past to be relatable (3/5)
'Apparently': a great song. lyrically and thematically sound (5/5)
'Love Yourz': I loved the raw emotion Cole clearly put into this song. Honestly, I didn't like the hook and the production could've definitely been better with more work and fine-tuning (again, the album was rushed). This song hit me and many others deep, though and it's a perfect ending to Cole's journey from childhood to cocky Cole to Hollywood Cole and back home to 2014 Forest Hills Drive (5/5)…Expand
INTRO
Written by J. Cole
Produced by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Universal (BMI)
Additional Production by Ronald Gilmore
Additional Instrumentation by James Rodgers (Bass Trombone), James Casey (Saxophone),Travis Antoine (Trumpet).
Assistant Engineer: Jeremy Cimino (Jungle Studios) and Jack Mason (MSR Studios)
Recorded at Jungle Studios New York, NY
Mixed at MSR Studios New York, NY
Horns recorded by Jack Masonat MSR Studios New York, NY
JANUARY 28TH
Written by J. Cole, Y. Arai and K. Murai
Produced by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Universal (BMI). Additional Production by Timothy 'Nick Paradise' Thomas and Andre 'Dre Charles' Thomas, 'Team Titans' for Team Titans Music Publishing (BMI). Additional instrumentation by Ronald Gilmore (Keys),Nate Jones (Bass) and David Linaburg (Guitar).Additional Vocals by Kaye Fox. Assistant Engineer Jeremy Cimino (Jungle Studios) and Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded at Perfect Sound Studios Los Angeles, CAand Mixed at MSR Studios New York, NY
'Sky Restaurant' performed by Hi-Fi Set, used courtesy of Sony Music (Japan) Inc. This composition embodies portions of 'Sky Restaurant,' written by Y. Arai and K. Murai, published by Alfa Music c/o Sony Japan c/o Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
WET DREAMZ
Written by J. Cole, C. Simmons and R. Hammond
Produced by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Universal (BMI).Assistant Engineer: Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded and Mixed at MSR Studios in New York, NY
'Mariya' performed by Family Circle, used courtesy of Sweet Strawberry Music Group. This composition embodies portions of 'Mariya,' written by C. Simmons, published by Sweet Strawberry Music Group (BMI). 'Impeach the President' performed by The Honeydrippers, used courtesy of Tuff City Records. This composition embodies portions of 'Impeach the President,' written by R. Hammond, published by Swing Beat Songs (BMI)
03' ADOLESCENCE
Produced by William 'Willie B.' Brown for Four Dott Music (ASCAP).Additional Instrumentation by Nuno Malo (Strings).Assistant Engineer Sean Kellett (Perfect Sound Studios)and Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded at Perfect Sound Studios Hollywood, CAand Mixed at MSR Studios New York, NY
'Here's That Rainy Day' performed by Sonia Rosa with Yuji Ono, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. All rights reserved. This composition contains elements of 'Here's That Rainy Day,' written by J. Burke and J. Van Heusen, published by Marke-Music Publishing Co., Inc. (ASCAP). All rights administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Spirit Two Music, Inc (ASCAP) / Bourne Co. (ASCAP)
A TALE OF 2 CITIEZ
Produced by Anderson 'Vinylz' Hernandez for Vinylz Music Group, Sony/ATV Music (ASCAP).Additional Background Vocals by Kaye Fox,Rose 'TS' Desandiesand Yolanda Renee. Assistant Engineer: Sean Kellett (Perfect Sound Studios)and Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded at Perfect Sound Studios in Hollywood, CAand Mixed at MSR Studios in New York, NY
FIRE SQUAD
Produced by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Universal (BMI).Additional Production by 'Vinylz' Hernandez for Vinylz Music Group, Sony/ATV Music (ASCAP).Sample presented by Brion 'Nervous Reck' for The Nervous System (ASCAP).Assistant Engineer Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded and Mixed at MSR Studios New York, NY
'Heartbreaker' performed by Aguaturbia, used courtesy of Aguaturbia. This composition embodies portions of 'Hearbreaker,' written by M. Farner, published by Storybook Music (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved
ST. TROPEZ
Produced by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Univeral (BMI).Additional Instrumentation by Ronald Gilmore (Keys), CharGaux (Strings), James Rodgers (Bass Trombone), James Casey (Saxophone), Travis Antoine (Trumpet). Additional Background Vocals by Rose 'TS' Desandies.Assistant Engineer: Raphael 'Wreck-It-Raph' Lee.Mixed at MSR Studios in New York, NY.Horns recorded by Jack Masonat MSR Studios in New York, NY
'That's Alright With Me' performed by Esther Phillips, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment and King Records Co. Ltd. This composition embodies portions of 'That's Alright With Me,' written by M. Small, Jr., published by Ma Glo Publishing (BMI)
This composition contains an interpolation of 'Hollywood,' written by A. Fischer, W. Griffin III, J. Carthorn, D. Hollis, D. Williams, D. Williams and D. Wolinski, published by Universal Music Corp. / Universal Polygram International Publishing Inc. / Wayniac Publishing / Tripploc Publishing / Warren G Publishing / Neblove Publishing / Spirit Two Music / Big Elk Music
'Sister Sanctified' performed by Stanley Turrentine with Milt Jackson, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment and King Records Co. Ltd. This composition contains portions of 'Sister Sanctified,' written by W. Irvine, published by Nodlew Publishing (BMI)
G.O.M.D
Written by J. Cole, D. Andrews, D. Holmes, E. Jackson and J. Smith
Produced by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Universal (BMI).Additional Instrumentation by Ronald Gilmore (Keys).Assistant Engineer: Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded by Nate Alford at Windmark Studios in Santa Monica, CAand Mixed by Juro 'Mez' Davisat MSR Studios in New York, NY
'Berta, Berta' performed by Branford Marsalis, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment. This composition embodies portions of 'Berta, Berta' performed by Branford Marsalis, written by D. Andrews
This composition embodies portions of 'Get Low,' written by D. Holmes, E. Jackson and J. Smith, published by Reservoir 416 (BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Collipark Music, Inc. (BMI) / Ewc Music (BMI) / Da Crippler Music (BMI)
NO ROLE MODELZ
Produced by Darius 'Phonix Beatz' Barnes for Slapademiks (SESAC).Additional Production by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Universal (BMI).Additional Background Vocals by Kaye Fox.Beat presented by DJ Dahi.Assistant Engineer: Sean Kellett (Perfect Sound Studios).Recorded and Mixed at Perfect Sound Studios in Hollywood, CA
This composition embodies portions of 'Don't Save Her,' written by M. Whiteman, P. Beauregard, J. Houston, T. Stevens, E. Stevens, D. Stevens and B. Jones, published by Toneonly Music Publishing Co. / E Forty Music Management US LLC (BMI) d/b/a BMG Bumblebee a/c Tefnoise Publishing LLC and Ultra Empire Music (BMI) / B Legit Music Publishing Co. (BMI)
HELLO
Written by J. Cole
Produced by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Universal (BMI).Co-Production by @PopWansel for Private Stock Entertainment/GOOOOOOOO!!! Music/The Starr Island Groupand @JProof for Private Stock/GOOOOOOOO!!! Music/The Starr Island Group.Additional Instrumentation by Nuno Malo (Strings).Additional Background Vocals by Kaye Fox.Assistant Engineer: Sean Kellett (Perfect Sound Studios)and Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded at Perfect Sound Studios in Hollywood, CAand Mixed at MSR Studios in New York, NY
APPARENTLY
Produced by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Universal (BMI).Additional Instrumentation by Ronald Gilmore,Nate Jones (Bass),Jeff Gitelman (Guitar), James Rodgers (Bass Trombone), James Casey (Saxophone), Travis Antoine (Trumpet). Additional Vocals by Kaye Fox.Sample provided by Damon 'Omen' Coleman for Dopart (ASCAP).Assistant Engineer: Sean Kellett (Perfect Sound Studios)and Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded at Perfect Sound Studios in Hollywood, CAand Mixed at MSR Studios in New York, NY.Horns recorded by Jack Masonat MSR Studios in New York, NY
'La Morte Dell Erminia' performed by F. Trecca used courtesy of Universal Music Italy. This composition contains elements of 'La Morte Dell Erminia,' written by F. Trecca, published by Warner/Chappell Music Italiana SRL (SIAE). All rights administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). All rights reserved
Excerpts from 'CB#5,' as performed by C. Bess, used under license from Bland-Ricky Roberts. This composition embodies portions of 'CB#5,' written by C. Bess and used under license from Bland-Ricky Roberts
LOVE YOURZ
Produced by Ramon '!llmind' Ibanga Jr. for Little Trouble Big China (ASCAP).Additional Instrumentation by Carl 'Cardiak' McCormick for Heartfelt Productions (BMI) / Universal Musicand Calvin 'Critical' Price for Heartfelt Music (BMI).Assistant Engineer: Sean Kellett (Perfect Sound Studios)and Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded at Perfect Sound Studios in Hollywood, CAand Mixed at MSR Studios in New York, NY
NOTE TO SELF
Co-Produced by J. Cole for Dreamvillain, Administered by Songs of Universal (BMI)and Ronald Gilmore for Ron Gilmore Music (BMI).Additional Instrumentation by Ronald Gilmore (Keys),Nate Jones (Bass), David Linaburg (Guitar), James Rodgers (Bass Trombone), James Casey (Saxophone), Travis Antoine (Trumpet). Additional Vocals by Rose 'TS' Desandies and Yolanda Renee. Assistant Engineer: Jack Mason (MSR Studios).Recorded and Mixed at MSR Studios in New York, NY.Horns recorded by Jack Masonat MSR Studios in New York, NY
~ Thank You's ~
THANK YOU
THANK GOD
~ Additional Credits ~
Executive Producers:
Jermaine Cole, Dreamville, Mark Pitts& Roc Nation
A&R:
Ibrahim Hamad for Dreamville
A&R Administration:
Mwango 'MK' Kasote
Recorded and Mixed by:
Juro 'Mez' Davis for Dreamville
Management:
Ibrahim Hamad and Adam Roy Rodney for Dreamville
Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow for Bystorm Entertainment
Product Managers:
Nelly Ortiz for Roc Nation
April Pope for Columbia
Camille Mathews for Dreamville
A&R / Management Coordinator:
Julius Garcia
Marketing:
Dreamville, Roc Nation and Columbia Records
Creative Direction:
Adam Roy Rodney for Dreamville
Media Relations & Publicity:
Kathryn Frazier for Biz 3
Art Direction & Graphic Design:
Felton Brown for Dreamville
Justin Thomas Kay for Doubleday & Cartwright
J. Cole Legal:
Damien Granderson
Jonathan Koby
Roc Nation Legal:
Christina Suarez
Photography:
Anthony Blasko for Doubleday & Cartwright
~ Copyright & Distribution ~
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