For his part, Cole has confessed to not knowing what it's like to be white, since his mom is Caucasian and Cole's dad was African American.
The North Carolina native also featured his mom prominently in the concert film, with Cole's mom discussing how she always knew J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming featured people throughout Cole's hometown, speaking about how they view Fayetteville as either a lovely place to go fishing and live a quieter life - or a dangerous place where friends get killed at house parties.Ĭole's album 2014 Forest Hills Drive is RIAA-certified platinum, reports Forbes. Cole is undeniably in the top tier of current hip-hop stars,' while Vibe remarked, 'This is his Blueprint, the best rap album to drop this year.' " Reviewing the album, the New York Times said, 'Mr. 2014, '2014 Forest Hills Drive' sold 350,000 copies in its first week, and went on to become the first rap record in 25 years to go platinum without featured guests. "Released on Jay Z's Roc Nation label in Dec. Recording sessions took place over the whole year, while the production on the album was primarily handled by Cole himself, along with several others. It was released on December 9, 2014, by ByStorm Entertainment, Columbia Records, Dreamville Records and Roc Nation. Tropez,' 'Love Yourz,' 'G.O.M.D.,' 'No Role Modelz,' 'Hello' and 'Apparently.' Cole celebrates his birthday with the release of Forest Hills Drive: Live from Fayetteville, NC.The 13 tracks were recorded live from Cole’s sold-out show at Crown Coliseum in his hometown of. 2014 Forest Hills Drive is the third studio album by American rapper J. Songs from '2014 Forest Hills Drive' include 'January 28th,' 'Wet Dreamz,' '03' Adolescence,' 'A Tale of 2 Citiez,' 'Fire Squad,' 'St.
The Off-Season is out now via Dreamville/Roc Nation. 1 at any point was 2016’s Forest Hills Drive: Live, which peaked at No. Cole delivers a powerful performance that leaves his fans elated or in tears, connecting with audiences in a way few others can. The rapper’s only full-length project that failed to reach No. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming showcases live versions of all 13 songs from his third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. "Featuring guest appearances by Jay Z and Drake, J. Cole's compelling life story through his own words and music, and through the observations of those who know him best. Cole released his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive on Tuesday. Part concert film, part backstage pass, the special tells J. Cole’s Album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ With no singles and little promotion, J. "One of music's biggest stars returns home to Fayetteville, North Carolina.