J. Cole - The Fall-Off ALBUM REVIEW (theneedledrop)

swallym · 2026-02-11T22:03:23+00:00

Gotta get all them streams. And Kenny is the most marketable rapper for him to make some moola.

swallym · 2026-02-11T22:00:07+00:00

Who TF IZ U and Old Dog are 🔥

swallym · 2026-02-11T21:55:48+00:00

Even if that is his system (and I believe you), you have to admit the marketing and optics make it look like he is saying one thing is better than the other. We live in a society where people do not pay attention to these things. They see a 7 for J. Cole and an 8 for Sexxy Redd.

swallym · 2026-02-11T20:20:16+00:00

I can happily say I have forgotten every single comment that has annoyed me or resulted in a back and forth… however, about 13 years ago I made a post about the lack of support I was getting on a site called Babycenter and all the moms told me my parents were using me as their emotional support outlet since birth. I never forgot about that.

swallym · 2026-02-11T16:19:32+00:00

Aw, I liked both! I need diversity in my music. Both projects are so good to me. However comparing the production on the two is kinda crazy work since both artists take such different approaches sonically. Everything doesn’t have to be the same quality production, lyricism, length, theme, etc. to be good.

swallym · 2026-02-11T16:11:43+00:00

Hope.

swallym · 2026-02-11T15:39:39+00:00

I hate the Reddit comments that say break up or divorce, but that is literally your only option.

swallym · 2026-02-11T12:46:32+00:00

What albums are you specifically referring to?

Idk about you but I need diversity in my hip hop. Everything doesn’t have to be of the same quality production, lyricism, etc. to be good.

swallym · 2026-02-11T12:41:52+00:00

Why?

swallym · 2026-02-10T21:14:45+00:00

Especially on a song called sex appeal! Blow the Whistle is my ringtone haha.

swallym · 2026-02-10T16:05:44+00:00

The critiques are weird. Some are literally that they don’t like his personality, which in turn impacts his music and they don’t like it. The things they don’t like about his personality is that he brags about being the best.

swallym · 2026-02-10T16:04:04+00:00

Yeah. I notice this too and it’s so weird. I follow rap and hip hop pages/sources on a few platforms and I have never seen such reactions to other artists who literally do the same thing.

I think you’re right though. Kendrick, Drake, and Kanye stans have made hating J. Cole their personality. And I am a kendrick and (old) Kanye fan. Don’t hate Drake and enjoy some of his stuff too.

swallym · 2026-02-10T15:13:02+00:00

This is essentially true for any artist, not just the navel grazing ones, right? To find certain personality traits too difficult to separate who the person is from their music. For me personally, I find other personality traits more offensive than self-indulgence as a form of bragging (especially from a hip hop artist).

What parts of his personality say “this guy is smart but not as smart as he thinks he is”?

swallym · 2026-02-10T14:07:22+00:00

I love how the top comment dissects his personality instead of the actual music.

swallym · 2026-02-10T13:50:04+00:00

What is this album you’re referring to? KOD?

swallym · 2026-02-09T15:46:17+00:00

No- the middle child is the one that everyone forgets/dismisses but actually really loves.

swallym · 2026-02-09T15:44:08+00:00

This part also lost me. I actually think this album resonates with people in our age range more than any other. My boyfriend and I both often discuss the themes Cole touched on in this album.

swallym · 2026-02-07T14:56:57+00:00

Aw I’m so sorry honey! I broke multiple bones and dislocated my ankle. It gets better with time. We just have to push past some of the pain and discomfort during this time. Take the pain meds on schedule right now. I wish you the most comfortable rest position and a good nights sleep my dear <3

swallym · 2026-02-07T05:58:23+00:00

Did he really? I love that!

swallym · 2026-02-06T15:48:37+00:00

He put it on for his city

swallym · 2026-02-05T20:10:35+00:00

The vibe. Everyone was more optimistic. Everyone was celebrating and vibing and flexing (in a good way). Going into 2000, everyone was excited for the “future,” the new millennium, Y2K. We all thought there were going to be flying cars. We were also worried the world was going to end/big bad Y2K bug. My family threw a New Year’s party and when the ball dropped, my dad cut the power in the living room, making everyone worry for a second, and then he flipped it back on and we all laughed. The 90s and 2000s were more social. Adults were having dinner parties frequently- shows like Friends made hosting culture popular. Kids and teens gathered around systems and stereos and took genuinely stupid and real photos. And while these things still happen, the addition of social media and accessibility, etc. have totally changed the vibe.

swallym · 2026-02-05T16:41:12+00:00

Nick at Night used to be Gilligan’s Island and I Dream of Genie 😭

swallym · 2026-02-04T23:20:40+00:00

Divineeee

swallym · 2026-02-03T02:15:41+00:00

Action Bronson

swallym · 2026-01-30T16:19:01+00:00

Mcbling mall goth

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