J. Cole · 2014 · 2010s · Entry 175 of 272
2014 Forest Hills Drive
No features. Self-produced. The grown-up record made by an artist who knew exactly what he wanted to say.
Pitchfork
Read review →2014 Forest Hills Drive is a decent album selling itself as great — wrapping itself in the garments of a classic while the tailoring is visibly off.
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