It's been three years since J. Cole has blessed the Hip Hop world with some heat. Yes, he's sprinkled some singles around the airwaves, but fans have been begging for an album. Today, prayers were answered and rumors were confirmed.
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The Dreamville leader, who is as in demand as the likes of Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé, announced his upcoming studio album, The Off-Season earlier today. This would be Cole's sixth studio album and it will be available on May 14. The announcement was teased minutes prior with a cryptic tweet reading, "Is this thing on [?]"
The cover art is of Cole standing in front of a basketball hoop, engulfed in flames. Fans quickly began pieces together the puzzle from prior mixtapes, The Warmup and Friday Night Lights, where he was seen holding a basketball. In regards to the forthcoming LP, Cole expressed, "just know this was years in the making." Back in December, he revealed his plans for his "Fall Off Era" and so far he's right on track. First came the features and Revenge of the Dreamers 3, all that's left areThe Off-Season, and two projects: "It's A Boy" and "The Fall Off."
The tracklist has yet to be revealed, but many are wondering if he's about to go platinum with no features... again. And more than likely, he will.
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