Despite calling on a number of different producers, which is a first on a J. The opening track, ‘January 28th’, is a typically smooth introduction from the North Carolina wordsmith, soulfully setting the overall tone of the project, similarly to the way he began his acclaimed 2010 mixtape ‘Friday Night Lights’. This subtle addition gives a little depth to the design, rather than a boring flat white background. Here I’ve used an ice-cream inspired mix of baby blues, pinks and a couple of complementing greys. The title of the album derives from the address of the house that Cole used to live in as a child, and subsequently throughout the album he revisits moments from his childhood that have affected his life. Cole returns with the succeeding project ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’. Album Review, Hip-Hop, Music, Music Reviews 0įollowing the release of his second studio album ‘Born Sinner’ just last year, J.
