J. Cole’s “Final” Album ‘The Fall-Off’ Is Here: Stream It Now
Arriving almost a decade since it was first introduced.
Summary
- J. Cole has officially released his final studio album, The Fall-Off, a massive 24-track double album that serves as a career-spanning bridge between his 2007 debut, The Come Up, and his current position as a hip-hop statesman
- The project is split into two distinct narratives: “Disc 29” recounts his 2014 return to Fayetteville at age 29, while “Disc 39” provides a deeply personal look at his psyche ten years later as a 39-year-old father, husband, and two-time GRAMMY winner
It’s been eight long years since we first heard J. Cole introduce The Fall-Off, and the day has finally come: his “last” studio album has arrived, and a lot has happened in those eight years.
Clocking in at approximately an hour and 40 minutes, the 24-track album reportedly arrives as a double album that’s divided into two sections, “Disc 29” and “Disc 39.” As Cole himself explained, “Disc 29” hears him touch on his return to his hometown at 29 years old. “Disc 39,” on the other hand, welcomes listeners into his psyche a full decade later. Cole, now 39, is married, has two GRAMMYs under his belt, and is one of the most respected rappers in the game.
To put it bluntly, The Fall-Off doesn’t disappoint. Cole is evidently focused on his craft, staying consistent across the 24 tracks while delivering something fresh each time. His lyricism remains immaculate, sharp and vivid. The love, passion, and respect he has for his craft, his listeners, and himself are packaged into what can almost be considered an instant classic; if Cole decided he was never going to drop a solo record ever again, The Fall-Off serves as a beautiful piece of work for listeners to remember him by.
Stream J. Cole’s The Fall-Off on Spotify and Apple Music.
