![]() He has also been pegged as pretentious or heavy-handed by detractors. From self-reflective moments of introspection ( 2014 Forest Hills Drive) to a state of address ( KOD), Cole has taken a more cerebral approach to his craft, which has earned him the respect of his peers and purists alike. Cultivating the over-arching theme of overcoming adversity while preparing one’s self for the opportunity of a lifetime, the avid ball player and respected lyricist who was first introduced to listeners via his trilogy of basketball-themed mixtapes, has since strayed away from that creative plot during the past decade. Cole has merged his passion for the former with his talent for the latter. ![]() Cole’s The Off-Season marks the rapper’s most entertaining project since 2014 Forest Hills Drive and hints that he has higher heights to climb before it’s all said and done.Ĭoming of age in a era where hoop dreams and rhyme schemes are the most popular choices for young Black youth to create a legacy for themselves, J.
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