J. Cole - Debut Album {Cole World}

I had the chance to take a listen to J. Cole’s debut album Cole World - there’s been much buzz about the RocNation’s newest member, from his mixtapes online to now his 1st album. I have to say not impressed - don’t get me wrong I respect the drive & hustle he’s gone through but its {Cole World} redundant - Respectfully! How many ‘Dollar and a Dream’ tracks are you gonna have?? Well add it up, now you have $3 dollars and an accomplishment. I’ve listened to his mixtapes and I just thought a mixtape was a prequel, a chance to showcase what your upcoming album is gonna be like - not have the same exact song(s). I suppose some mixtape tracks were album worthy but its repetitive. I’ve gotten mixed reactions to his album, some say ‘Its Epic’ - ‘Fire’ and others say ‘Its ok’ or ‘Eh’. On a positive note, yes there’s an upside, he does have a few decent tracks i.e. ‘Can’t get Enough’ feat. Trey Songz, ‘Mr. Nice Watch’ feat. Jay-Z and ‘Sideline Story’. Overall, congrats on the final release of your debut album - hopefully music won’t repeat itself next time around.

Respectfully Redundant,

The People’s Perception