Dad Reacts to J. Cole - The Off-Season

[@andreycastellanos3130]

95. South - 1:00 a m a r i - 3:13 My. Life - 6:19 applying. pressure - 9:35 Punchin’ the Clock - 13:12 100. mil - 15:23 Pride is the Devil - 19:09 Let Go My Hand - 23:15 i n t e r l u d e - 26:42 The Climb Back - 29:13 c l o s e - 34:00 Hunger on Hillside - 35:52

[@shobhit-verma11]

appreciate the grind bossman 😂

[@dwightkschrute5186]

Thank you for doing gods work 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@voltx-bb9mi]

immediately working

[@boxingisfun5612]

Anyone know what headphones there using?

[@doudelidoo1647]

Much obliged

[@RandomUser8862]

I think many people forget how iconic Pride is the Devil and My Life were on first listen with the hidden features 😂😂

[@brycehoskins2507]

I was lucky enough to listen to it without knowing a single feature and it made it 20x better fs

[@repnobody801]

iconic might be too much, but surprise features are always fun.

[@Vcksn]

Those songs had me so shocked I had to pause it and really think when the features came in😂

[@smitapanda94]

Pride is the devil still mid asf

[@RandomUser8862]

@@smitapanda94 wont even disagree. just the switch to Lil Baby hit different not knowing it was coming

[@BridgingTheGapYT]

This album gets better every listen. Honestly think it’s one of his best and most concise projects.

[@evileyejozi]

love you guys 🫶

[@aosel-gharably2236]

Make a reaction to it then

[@isaacmartinez1218]

Love y’all dogs

[@AD-ur1fk]

His best work. Better than fhd in my opinion

[@chrismurray4838]

hunger on hillside is one of Coles best songs. the instrumental is so cinematic and inspiring, especially when coupled with the background vocals. just beautiful

[@jdidonna1]

Closed DreamvilleFest 2022 with it. Goosebumps man. Let the beat ride too.

[@frozenpizzaking]

Hunger On Hillside is an example of how to perfectly end an album

[@insaneheat2994]

Facts. I love that joint

[@JaydenLand]

It's really not. Of course, you're welcome to your own opinion... but I truly feel that Hunger on Hillside is *OBJECTIVELY* not "one of Cole's best songs." It's not even top 3-5 on the album, so it's already *virtually* out of the realm of Cole's best songs. As for "perfect" outros to an album, like @frozenpizzaking is implying... it's really not even that... "4 Your Eyez Only" and "Love Yourz" are MUCH closer to perfect album endings in Cole's discography, alone... (as to not even have to bring up examples of *TRULY* perfect album outros.) Just because a song is good and you like it, doesn't mean that it's the "best" in any regard.

[@NIQUEBIENTAVILLE]

@@frozenpizzakingyes u right

[@JahTalksMusic]

Every couple weeks I give this a listen, and it sounds better every time. Truly a project that seems to be aging beautifully, especially with those soulful instrumentals and Cole’s early mixtape-like ambition and hunger. Great video as always guys 🙌

[@flo6868]

Jah 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@bakhtiyarguseinov9402]

W jah

[@SomeKanyeFan]

IMO it wasn’t that great, but it’s good like a 6/10. Also love your videos Jah!

[@deeegeeekay]

@@SomeKanyeFanDefinitely a taste thing. I’ve been listening since this album came out and can’t get enough.

[@realestfr]

the more you hear the lyrics the more you understand it and the better the song gets its just legendary

[@skunk5614]

just got home from a 10 hour shift and this actually just made me so happy. keep up the good work fellas

[@seur999]

SAME LMAO

[@mosco2985]

Also same, lmao

[@bero1408]

same

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

Keep up that grind 🤌

[@gidmyster]

Same lmfaoo

[@jpart9]

Man I slept on this album hard when it first dropped. It has aged so well and this reaction has me wanting to put it back in rotation.

[@prarabdhabharadwaj4113]

DO IT

[@izzyreal5709]

Bro I loved this album and it just hasn't been in my rotation I been lacking this vid reminded me how much I liked it

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

every song on this album is on my playlist 💀 can't say that about any other album, only close album is daytona which had 6/7 at some point

[@ripper1354]

Even the Grammies slept on it😭😭robbed

[@fabo0913]

I was happy they went back to listen to Cole's little voice inflection on Amari after pops was talking over it the first time, small detail but one of my favorite parts on this whole album

[@dylanwatt7461]

out of the concrete was a rose, them winters was COLDDDDDDDD

[@JaydenLand]

The Climb Back is easily a top 5 Cole song People hear it and initially focus on the incredible flow and amazing lyricism (which I do, personally, believe that verse 2 is one of Cole's greatest verses) but a lot of people miss that the beat is actively meant to sound like it's climbing up, falling, and climbing back up... And Cole, throughout most of the song, has his flow and LYRICS directly reflect the "climbs" and "falls" of the instrumental.

[@shahanahsan05]

Thank you for this comment 🙏

[@kitto2brazy465]

Y'all are my fav. Album reactors. Y'all passion & feel for the music translates & i feel like im in the room listening with yall. Straight vibing. Yall stay blessed! ☝🏾

[@turningthetables]

much love dude

[@MillerFBaby91]

Definitely one of the best reaction channels. Ever tbh.

[@TheAustinKendall]

For me, as someone who listens to albums fully the majority of the time, I absolutely love this channel!

[@Bchamberlain13]

You guys are genuinely the best reaction youtubers. Not a lot of others have the passion and knowledge that both of you have for music. Me and Kevin share the same air drumming attribute

[@kevinfromttt]

❤

[@paulmaloney4387]

I think this is Cole's best project so far. His bars, punchlines, hooks, deliveries, production choices, feature choices, and more show how much he's grown as an artist

[@zarkmoore]

Some of his best raps and best beats ever for sure.

[@tension-]

2014 and 4 your eyez easilyyyyyyy clear

[@xraku3744]

⁠@@tension- for me the concept and messages are better on 2014 and 4YEO, but this is his best album when it comes to raw rapping skills, the beats, punchlines, and production. And he finally got features which only enhances Cole

[@andrewbob6266]

u just sayin that just bc its older@@tension-

[@Dom22D]

@@tension-born sinner wipes both

[@firstlast9846]

*As a biracial man* this album granted me the other 50% of Melanin that I had been searching for…. I now have dreads.

[@avinashb9469]

Logics alt acc

[@hugolazy9330]

Congratulations.. you have won the comment section

[@SRT8KASH]

Ok now Logic... Relax

[@producekyro]

@@avinashb9469cringe

[@sealofdenial]

@@avinashb9469 it ain't a project if logic don't talk bout being biracial

[@seijinlx]

Revisiting this album and listening to “let go my hand” brought me back to the first time I heard this track. Such a masterpiece. The concept. The melodies. Amazing track from an outstanding album

[@ilovekaelenn]

this album means so much to me, i got into hip hop pretty late and this was the first big release that i was around for, i had heard a few j cole songs but this was the first album of his (and maybe hiphop album as a whole?) that i sat down and listened to front to back and it stuck with me even to this day, even my mom sings the "and winters was coOOOLD" part in amari and hunger on hillside is such an inspiring track that still hits me to this day. honestly tied with 4YEO for my favorite cole project. so nostalgic.

[@shashidargobi4229]

This is one of my favourite Cole album, man. People always seem to forget this album cuz they always focus on 2014 forest hills drive or 4 yo eyez only. The amount of bangers on this album is just mind blowing. Finally, happy to see this album getting the love it deserved. Always underrated and under appreciated album (just like Cole)

[@pearlgirl8301]

ugh ik.. i guess it is a little newer but still it’s so not talked about enough. of course forest hills deserves all the accolades bc lyrically for me it’s one of the best albums out there, but the BEATS on this album and the features and all that incredible flowww?!? just exquisite 😌

[@onicafoster6480]

J Cole is one of the greatest to ever do it, and the Dreamville Fest is out of this world. If you get to experience it, you will not be disappointed.

[@Pablo_Dee]

Hunger on hillside is one of my favourite songs ever. This album is incredible.

[@terrysaunders2134]

I’ve done a deep dive into your channel after getting the news that my father was diagnosed stage 3 colon cancer. You and your fathers relationship and your dynamic in front of the camera never cease to amaze me and I seriously wish y’all the best in your KZbin endeavors ❤️ love from Maryland

[@Dispatch00]

Been waiting on this since it was announced, worth going through the rest of the discography considering how much he likes this 4YEO and 2014 :)

[@yu-ri-oh]

I hope they also makes the album that your photo represents

[@wub52]

would love to see you give KOD another chance. the ideas throughout it are super addictive and in my opinion it's his most thought provoking album. KOD stands for kids on drugs, kill our demons, or king overdosed. loved this vid too!

[@righteous0kung0fu]

I agree. I didn’t realize til later people didn’t like it much

[@jordanj1738]

Reacting to KOD after this would be like eating Taco Bell after eating Ruth’s Chris

[@LamyFamily_]

KOD is Cole worst album to me.. it’s like a B side album

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

Cole is my favorite rapper by far and I don’t really like KOD. I try revisiting but it’s just not up to his standards

[@sven7037]

KOD is one of those albums I knew when it dropped a lot of people were going to be turn off by it just like 4YEO but only 4YEO got better as times goes on because people love that album but I don't see KOD being the same anytime soon and I love KOD.

[@SolidSnakesHeadBand]

Let go of my hand is the best song on the album by far . Sooo deep and so real and the vocals from 6lack and Bas were amazing

[@dylanwatt7461]

insane take i mean i used to agree but after years of listening and this being my all time favorite album - I think for me the top four is climb back, hunger on hillside, close, let go my hand. and you could really throw amari in there too or even interlude.

[@viroz6562]

J Cole's flow is so clean because he doesn't try to sneak in any extra words.

[@brxtn12]

spot on about how accessible this album is, that's what I love about this project... and I think the bars being easy to understand but still brilliant and sitting outside of the mix are big factors to that

[@PEGGY18MAFIA]

Couldnt have said it better

[@poolboyQ]

Been watching you guys since the TPAB video dropped. You guys are great, glad y'all got to this record! Wish I could do this with my dad!

[@mikeysrightleg1880]

The Climb Back is one of my favourite hip hop songs EVER - The balance in this track is nothing short of Genius

[@ndumisomsomi9053]

Bruuhh! This song is masterfully crafted. It's one my all time faves as well.

[@BoxOfCurryos]

Easily my favorite album of this decade. JCole is a fucking beast, anyone saying this album is underrated missed out entirely. This shit was a blast from the start.

[@dylanwatt7461]

I agree. At least 9 great songs, especially amari, let go my hand, interlude, the climb back, close, and hunger on hillside. superb album that people didnt even listen to (for some reason all the basic songs charted highest).

[@chrismalinowski654]

The most basing songs always chart higher

[@dominicharris5489]

The album is underrated though, I think u meant to say overrated. This album is really slept on like most Cole albums

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

overrated* and yes this album is easily the best album this decade. This has been J. Cole's decade so far and I can't wait for it's a boy

[@BoxOfCurryos]

@@dominicharris5489 I know what I said. It’s not underrated. It’s just a case of people missing out.

[@kenulgoonewardene1967]

i love j cole and i love this album, both deserve more flowers

[@deeegeeekay]

I am so glad you chose this album, so under-loved just like Cole. I was literally searching for reactions to this today.

[@CaughtIn35mm]

Crazy that you released this, I just got The Off Season on Vinyl!! First of a collection

[@HUNTERSCOUTI]

I love how Cole reminds you of Nas, what you might not know is that Cole's idol throughout his career has been Nas. Back in the day when Cole was coming up as a rapper, he was often compared as the new Nas due to him being more lyrical and speaking about some true shit. Later he made a song that was more radio playable called "Work out" which Nas had commented on he didn't like and was dissapointed, which led Cole to later make a song on his "Born Sinner" album called "Let Nas Down" which is another banger and a half. If you ever listen to the album (please do), please listen to the Remix version tho where Nas himself hops on and explains his viewpoint on the comment and the whole Rap game.

[@simplyphotoshop8035]

Nas also made a remix of "Let Nas Down" called "Made Nas Proud"

[@HUNTERSCOUTI]

@@simplyphotoshop8035 Read the last part of my comment xd

[@simplyphotoshop8035]

oops@@HUNTERSCOUTI

[@jeromebiscuits9857]

I’VE WANTED YOU GUYS TO DO THIS ALBUM FOR SO LONGGGGGGGG

[@florianhno3860]

I remember listening to this album waiting for my driving exam to start. I was just sitting on the sidewalk trying to be locked in. And I passed it, almost the perfect score, so I think I will forever associate it with that special moment. Looking back at it, J Cole is part of the reason I can now drive legally ahah

[@chrisc1072]

almost cried to this you guys blessed my day

[@lgober104]

I listened to this album 257 times last year. I have to be over 100 this year. Wonderful album.

[@deeegeeekay]

Most replay value out of a Cole album for me. Absolutely loved every track, even the ones I didn’t like as much as first like Close.

[@270-i7g]

@@deeegeeekayFHD bro easily

[@YesNo-yl6ws]

@@270-i7gBorn Sinner has more replay value than forest hills

[@270-i7g]

@@YesNo-yl6ws log off bro

[@YesNo-yl6ws]

@@270-i7g I’m good lil bro

[@samlacomb6745]

Been my fav J Cole record for 2 years now and have had it on replay in the gym for as long. It’s great to get this validation 😂

[@Balaaozao]

Good evening, I'm from Brazil, in May 2021, more precisely on the 12th of May, a Wednesday, I was admitted to the hospital with Covid, more than 50% of the lung was affected, they said that I would need to be hospitalized with the possibility of being intubated, on May 14th, this album was released, I am a big fan of J. Cole, and this album literally was my joy and my strength to fight against Covid, I was hospitalized for 8 days, I listened to the album everyday, thank you J.Cole, u saved my life and I love you

[@deadendxx5549]

Glad you pulled through that man .

[@kubapietrzak7278]

Im pretty sure it was the doctors but cool

[@lucasbrenner2916]

feliz que tu tá vivão e vivendo, tmjjj 🙏🏾🤙🏾

[@zecafrota7481]

É o brasa porraaaaa, esquece🎉🎉

[@PEGGY18MAFIA]

The Off-Season has grown to be my favourite Cole project. I love the energy/hunger 95 south, my life and close give. Perfect for running/ working out

[@harambe3353]

swear to god let go my hand will always be one of my favorite tracks in general, not even just from coles discography. “sometimes u gotta step away, do some livin, let time provide a new prescription givin truer vision”

[@danieesc2152]

Still listen to this whole album all the time. One of my fav albums of all time.

[@legendarybruh7942]

Fantastic reaction, was hype when this dropped. Legit became my new fav album from him

[@omkar_v1]

Cole gave me the best gift, dropping this album on my bday had my summer bopping to it like literally no skips man, love cole and his art so much... #idol🤍

[@potatoforatomato]

I'd say "this is Cole's best project since" but every drop is top tier, it's hard to rate one over others.

[@Sokraze]

i'm a die hard j cole fan but KOD was lackluster

[@iam7477]

@@Sokraze The Cut Off tho

[@cheesypizzajokes]

@@Sokraze agreed, plus some of his others sadly Hoping The Fall Off cements his legacy and becomes his masterpiece

[@TMan10103]

@@Sokrazeonce an addict is one of the deepest cole songs ever

[@TMan10103]

4YEO underrated. His most mature and wise album. 4YEO song top 5-10 j Cole song. KOD wasn’t even bad, just some of the songs were inspired by that 2017 trap sound. Window pain song is great. His mixtapes are underrated. FNL is a classic. Some of his best songs on there, Farewell is a great song.

[@ayewaduptrey]

Never been this early to one of ur guys vids.. absolutely luv ur guys channel and shared love for music. You guys are always incredibly open minded and genuine . Cheers to more vids !!

[@hilfigerish6401]

Living for these moments of you sharing your passion with your equally passionate pops!

[@voted]

This is the album that introduced me to J Cole, and ive been a big fan ever since

[@potatomanW]

If Call Me if You Get Lost didn't exist, this would be my favorite album of 2021. Truly never disappoints whenever I listen. Cole makes rapping seem to effortless.

[@omnaxx3445]

unfortunately the melodic blue is better than the off season

[@MHT25]

Nah this is aoty for 2021

[@rectifiedspirit]

This washes the Tyler project

[@PEGGY18MAFIA]

I like this project more than cmiygl (although close), but there is one album better than both and that is LP!

[@bakhtiyarguseinov9402]

@@omnaxx3445lmao melodic blue is def not better, that album is mid af

[@davidshantz9236]

Absolutely love your guys videos! Would be awesome to see you do Revenge of the Dreamers 3, such a good record to listen to dreamville artists and others show off their talent

[@GRiiiM_TH3_R3B3L]

so glad yall did this, this is my second favorite cole album behind 4 your eyez only. third is 2014 forest hills drive.

[@solodolo2939]

The switch from Cole to Lil Baby still gives me chills

[@davidlasebnik4409]

Love what you said at the end, this isn't my absolute favourite project from Cole but its the one i listen to the most, super solid all the way through and goes hard at the gym lol. Honestly though its a very close #2 after FHD competing with FYEO and Born Sinner

[@fishsmellbad1862]

Close absolutely blew me away on my first listen. The fact that he manages to keep the same rhyme throughout the entire song while telling a story and exploring every possible use of the word "Close" is just ridiculous.

[@JW_2030]

LOVE that you guys took your time. Even though as a fan I would want reactions up the day something drops, I feel that that practice has really damaged enjoyability for listeners, as well as them making informed opinions/rankings after one-two listens tops, typically leaves the body of work’s potential “unrealized”. Though we woulda loved this one sooner, I wish more people would take more time with projects. Great job per usual fellas👏

[@szymek4463]

I'm so jealous, I would love to hear this album for the first time again.

[@djpgurl13]

I went to Dreamvillefest the last 2 years and it was such an amazing time, I love how much they do for the fans and the community, I would definitely recommend going

[@henrylindstrom2842]

So glad you guys did this album! You’ll have to do ‘The Off Season’ - his upcoming project!

[@dylanwatt7461]

I think you mean 'It's a Boy'. The Off Season is the project in the video. After "It's a Boy", his final album is called "The Fall Off".

[@henrylindstrom2842]

@@dylanwatt7461 oh yes😐. The Fall Off. I’m not so sure ‘It’s a Boy’ is an album. I think that was just his way of announcing the child him and his wife had recently.

[@dylanwatt7461]

@@henrylindstrom2842 literally every other thing on that paper was a project . . . I am pretty sure it is an extended play or an album. i would be greatly disappointed if it's not. it could be that the birth of his son is the namesake for the album.

[@adam2676]

Great album, I know you mentioned KOD wasn’t one of your favourites, but I would love to see you listen to it. Personally one of my favourites ❤

[@martymcflyy6775]

Been looking forward to this since the first J Cole reaction

[@wheredhego47]

Appreciate y'all making this vid, this album definitely deserves it. And endless listens. Real talk in there.

[@fazeresnunes]

What an album. What a listening experience

[@itsaccool]

Great review!! So entertaining, I was smiling throughout

[@mashi_rsa]

Finally people who appreciate this project the way i do.

[@evanbrong]

Glad you guys finally did this album, top tier j cole project def top 10 in his catalogue. This record is also really special to me for various reasons, thanks for the reaction!

[@m.36.d46]

I actually love the premise of this channel. Just father and son bonding ❤

[@benkiely7170]

Been watching yall channel for a good year or two now and been loving the videos

[@VwSvNexus]

I love this album! Thanks for covering it :)

[@alilbreeze]

One of my fav albums of recent years. Top to bottom bangers and beautiful craftmanship

[@jstooh]

I think it’s funny after applying pressure they go on a little tangent on how they love how humble Cole is. And then punchin the clock comes on and one of his first bars is “I got more cribs than habitat for humanity”.

[@drb996]

When he said "bullets be humming like Kudi" I FELT THAT

[@emmarobles8297]

Y’all really need to do a reaction to born sinner the deluxe version bc it’s def my favorite project of his

[@alexmai2941]

Great Reaction!! You missed one important thing: On let go my hand, Kevin rightly recognizes Puffy's voice in the outro and you both say there might be a connection. This was going viral at one point: In August 2013, rumors surfaced that J. Cole and Puff Daddy fought at an MTV Music Awards after-party in New York. Puff had argued with Kendrick Lamar over his “King of New York” claim on 2013’s “Control,” and attempted to pour a drink on him. J. Cole, a friend of Kendrick, intervened, which led to a scuffle between Cole and Puff’s crew. On let go my hand he raps: "My last scrap was with Puff Daddy, who would've thought it? I bought that nigga album in seventh grade and played it so much You would've thought my favorite rapper was Puff" In the end, he hops on the outro, as Kevin recognized. When the album dropped, Cole and Diddy also posted a picture of them were they having fun as they would fight. Thats the story! Hope you read it. Keep going!!!

[@gabeleague5186]

Truly no skips. A beautiful record

[@pentoria1049]

One of the best hiphop album of all time. Glad y'all reacting to this.🔥

[@Sheluvjay1]

I watch you guys while im doing something productive like homework and cleaning you guys are great to listen to keep up the awesome work❤

[@a3rahamm]

This gives me old J Cole vibes with with new J Cole maturity both musically and in life. Like born sinner and 2014 Forest Hill drive put together

[@Exalt]

I love this album, and it’s one of my Cole favs. Actually the first album I heard from him

[@twpeetz2]

not sure how many times you have gone back to play something that got talked over and that was the one that needed it. well done as always

[@atreyustinson8137]

Idk if you guys have heard westside boogie but his everything’s for sale album is amazing and he speaks a lot of emotions. Great artist and album

[@cadencoleman5289]

Even though it was posted 1 minutes ago, amazing video 10/10 review

[@Mario_amando]

My favorite Cole album I don’t understand why it isn’t more revered smh this album goes!

[@friction_playz1497]

Was waiting for j cole albums thank you !

[@rajasamra9543]

Pausing and liking before the video even starts just because of that thumbnail 🤣

[@dwightkschrute5186]

Love this channel!! Keep it up!

[@SiphoIkeNwahunanya]

J. Cole is the legend, love the video guys. The Off-Season was dope as hell 21 Savage, Bas, Morray even Damian Lillard aka Dame D.O.L.L.A from the track punching the clock yo Dame is my favourite NBA basketball player and rapper too.

[@post-surreal]

If not most impactful, then definitely Cole’s most fun, engaging and consistent project since Friday Night Lights.

[@phillyphan595]

the single rhyme scheme through the whole song on Close is top tier

[@bluegold5186]

In my opinion this is one of the best rap albums of the last 10 years

[@dylanwatt7461]

fax.

[@cryptohippynft]

So glad you finally got around to this album! It's wild to think that this was the first J Cole album to have features on it since Born Sinner, the running joke was that he was the only rapper that could go platinum without any features. Before this dropped he also went on non dreamville artists tracks as a feature as well, the last one was actually Family and Loyalty by Gangstarr (great track & album). The Interlude was actually the 1st single and that transition kinda blew up The Platform Formerly Known As Twitter. 🤣 I also think you need to give KOD another chance, it was his attempt to mimic popular hip hop at the time to help connect with the new generation of hip hop, it's actually kind of a deep album.

[@marcogonzalez3582]

Coles flow is impeccable 🥶🥶

[@brenontv701]

BEEN WAITING ON THISSSS!!!

[@mads7969]

This might be the best KZbin channel to ever exist

[@ronnypooky]

top 5 rap album of the decade. still fresh to listen to, def a classic

[@ayrionnab8759]

I BEEN WAITIN FOR THIS ONE

[@lakasfan24]

Yeah, I feel like this album gets somewhat forgotten, even by me and I LOVE it lol. It's always a great listen from start to finish. Maybe a victim of coming out when Tyler's album came out. But man this is one of my top 3 fave Cole projects easily.

[@isaacnixon484]

This has been my favorite workout album since its release, every song makes me want to do push ups.

[@kreparAZ]

this was excellent fellas! great album and fun to watch review it! gotta show pops some Run the Jewels soon!!

[@meeraaudio]

J. Cole is one of the greats

[@cuddy7059]

J. Cole was in his peak storytelling on this album. By far my favorite artist

[@leolopez626]

In my opinion I could just press play on this album and let it rock with no skips

[@ZaaRaphz]

The off season is my favourite album of all time