He runs the Dreamville Records label with his former St. Establishing His Own Label, Nonprofit Work Days later, it was announced that Cole had become the first artist to debut three simultaneous singles on the Billboard Hot 100, with "Kevin's Heart," "ATM" and KOD's title track all surfacing on the chart. The rapper's audience eagerly welcomed the April 2018 release of his fifth studio album, KOD, which shattered Spotify's opening-day streaming record en route to the Billboard top spot. The New York Times suggested that by freeing himself of the shackles of big-name guest stars, Cole could take his own artistic path, noting that the album “feels as if it were made without the slightest concession to what’s happening elsewhere in the genre.” Making History with 'KOD' Despite a minor controversy over what some saw as lyrical barbs directed at Kanye West and Drake, it was another guest-free set that found favor. His fourth studio album, 4 Your Eyez Only, came out just before Christmas 2016 and also went to No. “It’s time for the Cole who marches in the streets to start showing up on record,” said Rolling Stone, referring to Cole’s visit to Ferguson in August 2014 to meet those protesting the shooting of Michael Brown. This was impressive for an album that had no guest appearances, although some critics felt his political stances in real life were not reflected on an album that often strayed into sex rhymes. It won several awards, including Billboard Rap Album of the Year, and was later certified double platinum. 1 on the Billboard 200, despite a lack of advance singles or marketing.
With momentum building, 2014 Forest Hills Drive came out in December 2014 and premiered at No.
Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent were among the guests, on an album that was warmly, but not ecstatically, received. When it eventually came out in June 2013, it was another success. (2006–) Songs & Albums: '2014 Forest Hills Drive' & '4 Your Eyez Only'Ĭole's sophomore album, Born Sinner, had its release date moved numerous times so as not to clash with other big releases.
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