J. Cole: 'Road to Homecoming - F**k Money, Spread Love' (Episode 1)

The blood, sweat and tears behind J. Cole’s ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive.’

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Going platinum in today’s age is a rare dish served to elite artists, and J. Cole is one of the few who can say he’s sat at that dinner table. After previously releasing the trailer for J. Cole’s HBO Homecoming special, Episode 1 of Road to Homecoming – F**k Money, Spread Love has been unveiled and takes you on a journey with the lyrical artist as he preps for the official release of his hit album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. Within this inaugural installment you witness the time and effort that’s placed into releasing a musical project, along with the back and forward of mastering. From meeting deadlines to promotion, J. Cole also found time to make frequent appearances to talk to the youth and also provide private listening sessions prior to the album’s initial release date. Take a trip with J. Cole in the video above.

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