Album Reviews8/10
Ten Years On, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole’s Reminiscing (Bootleg) Still Holds Up
A shared record of memory and verse, wherein Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole recall what has been lost.
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Album Reviews6.7/10
Twelve Years On, J. Cole’s ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ Still Rewards Confession Over Polish
A review of J. Cole's 2014 album 2014 Forest Hills Drive, a confessional rap record of honesty and self-examination.
Album Reviews7.1/10
J. Cole’s ‘Born Sinner’ Is a Record About Being Judged — and Proving Himself Beyond It
A review of J. Cole's Born Sinner, a dense 21-track statement about fame, family, and the sins others see in him.
Album Reviews7.3/10
J. Cole’s KOD Trades Bravado for Grief and Self-Criticism
A review of J. Cole's KOD, a dense, ambitious rap album weighing fame, guilt, and the cost of success.