There’s only way you’re hearing Cole’s album before 12/9
By now, the news it out. J. Cole‘s new album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, his first release since summer 2013’s Born Sinner, will be out on December 9th. He won’t be releasing any singles, and though it isn’t quite the surprise album Beyonce released last December, it’s certainly far from orthodox. Before releasing Born Sinner, Cole released “Miss America,” “Power Trip” and “Crooked Smile,” and held a rather unique listening party in New York City. This time around, things will be different.
In a letter he posted to his Twitter account, Cole confirmed the rumors that surfaced on Sunday, and announced that he would be holding a listening session at his new Fayetteville, North Carolina address, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.
What’s good? This is Cole. I just bought my old crib back. This is the house I started rapping in at 13 years old. 2014 Forest Hills Drive. As a kid, moving into this place changed my life in so many ways. Too many to type. Unfortunately, the house was foreclosed from my mother when I was 18 and I always dreamed of buying it back one day for closure. It’s the first house I have ever owned.
My new album is called 2014 Forest Hills Drive. I’m not dropping any singles. I want you to hear the album straight through, front to back. The only way to hear the album before it’s release is to enter for your chance to be invited to my house,2014 Forest Hills Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303. There are very limited spots. Good luck.
And please take your shoes off before you walk in my crib!!!
– Cole
You can enter your name for consideration here, and cross your fingers. Should you be invited, you’ll be one of a very few lucky people that will have this opportunity. December 9th is the date for the rest of the world. Also, in case you have yet to see the 7-minute trailer for Cole’s new album, you can watch it above.
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