![]() Content wise, this album tells the narrative of a boy, who is trying to be a rapper and eventually makes it big in Hollywood - consequently he gets caught up in that Hollywood life. Cole sings quite a lot too on this project, and it's fair to say his signing voice is quite nice. Whether it needs to be a desperate or menacing - he's got it locked down. ![]() Cole's flow ranges in speed but is always smooth throughout, and his delivery just like the production fits the mood perfectly. Also, his storytelling is very good and is a common trait in this album. The lyrics are so concise and real, and his wordplay is slick and punchlines witty at a consistent basis. Cole's lyricism on this album isn't the most complex, but what he rhymes he does it so poetically all throughout. It's very piano and soul sample heavy with a small jazz influence found throughout and it sounds amazing. Firstly, the production is absolutely immaculate on this album and creates the perfect atmosphere on each track. So let's dive into reviewing this project. This project is widely considered Cole's best, and I happen to agree. Today's throwback album review comes from North Carolina's own J Cole, with his 2014 classic '2014 Forest Hills Drive'.
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