With his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story landing in stores September 27th, J. Cole recently spoke with HipHopCanada about what fans can expect on the LP. According to Cole, the release will be a reflection of his “evolution” and evoke emotions from listeners.
“Just expect evolution. Expect a lot of stuff. It depends on if you heard the leaks. I got this song called ‘Lost Ones,’ 
it’s an incredible story, a lot of emotion,” he said. “There’s people who listen to that song who might cry when they hear that song, because it’s that intense or whatever. There are other songs like that on the album as well. There’s other songs that are that emotional or that intense, that even me, when I listen to them when they’re done, I’m like, whoa. It feels like I was on a ride.”
Though emotional records populate the album, Cole explains that there are a fair amount of upbeat records to balance out the heavier tunes. “You can expect that, you can expect some fun records like ‘Can’t Get Enough,’ which is with Trey Songz. Couple other things, it’s a good balance. But it’s really strong, production, lyrics, concepts, stories. Really strong.”
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WE’VE SEEN THE TRACK LISTS, TOO MANY OLD SONGS FROM LIKE 2 YEARS AGO … THAT SHIT IS A SLAP IN THE FACE.
its only 2-3 old songs I was surprised he got so many tracks on it tho. COLE WORLD!
every Crazy/Great album have old ‘pre-album’ songs on them at the time of their release. Best example is 50 cent – GRODT.
every Crazy/Great album have old ‘pre-album’ songs on them at the time of their release. Best example is curtis – GRODT.
6 songs that have been released. “Lost Ones”, “Can’t Get Enough”, “Lights Please”, “Cheer Up”, “Work Out”, and “In The Morning”. Theres still 12 tracks (including bonus) that haven’t be heard. I’ll be buying it!!! September 27th!!
Lost ones, and cheer up were both leaks
you didn’t have to listen to the leaks.. i haven’t listened to lost ones or can’t get enough.. i don’t wanna ruin it
well dont want to ruin it for you but those songs suck. only 12 songs left after the leaks fucken weak man.
idiot can’t get enough was good
If you’re sayin’ Lights Please sucks you can’t be a J. Cole fan…
^^
Who said that, you dumb motherfucker?
But, anyway, the only leak — not including album songs from his official mixtapes — I’ve heard is “Work Out,” and that shit is assy ass; Cole sounds very out of his water anytime he tries to do seduction rap
every Crazy/Great album have old ‘pre album’ songs on them at the time of their release. Best example is GRODT.
damn brah ouch brah those singles arent up to par. a video single should not be a bonus track, especially for a new artist brah. and especially not 2 months before the album drops ouch brah.
so what. Man stop hating dawgg. The album is going be a classic.
everything is incredible to this dude yo. i guess incredible means average when you’re searching with the j.cole unibrowser.
omg …. looooooool, DAMN !
he do say incredible alot lol the unibrow is gonna be equal to Jay-Z lips for him. lol
Nice Interview. Cole World. Definately copping the album. Got it on pre-order. You that interviewer was hot. who she is. Wonder if she can work out for me…lol
COLE WORLD: THE SIDELINE STORY SEPTEMBER 27!!!
Lost Ones – real hip hop!
he sucks.
Eeej, I told you Jay would be on the record!
My man ain’t a copout he just silently waits on his thrown to bring the unexpected!
Cant wait to hear how that sounds!
I’d rather artists go for one central concept, or mood, or message, than a grab-bag of “some fun tracks, some deep tracks, some other tracks” 12-track lottery lp.
disagree only because it might be critically acclaimed but it’s not going to appeal to a wider audience and thats what coles reaching for
I disagree also. depending on the concept, a 21 track concept album would get boring quick. maybe if it was 10 tracks
If this album had about 9 or 10 tracks then I would agree, but it doesn’t so if it were to be a central concept album it would not appeal to everyone; simply because people aren’t patient and/or some don’t even have the attention span to understand why an album is centered around a certain theme to appreciate it
Oooh and btw: @ I, you obviously dont know Hihop, my man COle is tha SHIT!
I think it will be between him and Kendrick 5 years from now on who the “BEST” is but I think Cole production capabilities can put him over the top. They both have rediculous pen skills that are beyond anybody I can think of besides a young Lupe Fiasco. But rite now they are in competition.
Already copped album last night off Amazon preorder. 9/27 I’mma be waiting on the mail like shit. prolly skip class and shit
Yo brah’s, I heard J.cole’s eyebrows found out he’s on a tight budget that why when he goes shopping they always browse together.
1 time, 2 time… nigga HEY! forthe 2 time HEY!
just buy it and shut the fuck up. but ya hopefully he reaches expectations im already dissapointed by work out. and why the hell is in the morning on there, lights please. what the hell is the about niggas pullin a fast one.
yo and cheer up leaked, wtf is this shit.
Leaks are hurting hip hop. i remeber back in the day when id look forward to a tuesday or thursday casue i knew there was a new album coming out
this is sad
Jcole is a pussy
ok anyone can make a statement you haven’t said shit to back up your claim hater. Why is he a “pussy” cus he puts real emotion in his music?
@JG soulja boys dick too far in your mouth that yu cant appreciate real emotional rap ?
can’t get enuff, lost ones, hit it in the morning ,. lights please.. thats 4 songs, why so many ,.back in the day , id hear a single and couldnt wait for the album to drop.
Back in the day there wasn’t the internet
well ill keep listening to section 80 till sept 27th. and some WTT. nothing else is worth the listen..
R.E.D. nigga
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I’m still bumping Random Axe
random axe,j cole,r.e.d game,carter 4 rawest shit out
i actually wouldnt mind taking a dump all over this nigga’s chest
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i hope kanye produces some songs in this album, cuz j cole will do great on em