J. Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive ALBUM REACTION!! (first time hearing)

J. Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive ALBUM REACTION!! (first time hearing)
Finally - after nearly 2 years, it had to happen - but I had NO IDEA the EXACT date I'd choose to make this video would be a name of the song on the record, AND J. Cole's Birthday! Insane
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[@LivingArtifice]

This album saved my life. I was the most depressed I've ever been at university, and hadn't left my bedroom in over a week. One day the sun was shining (rare for northern England lol) and I stumbled across this album. I was a new hip-hop fan and never heard of J. Cole. I decided to throw it on and in a moment of strength found it in me to leave the house and walk around in the sun while it played. I listened to it 3 times back to back. It gave me a sense of strength and energy that I hadn't found in a long time and it kicked me out of my slump and down the path to a better place. I really wouldn't be here without 2014 forest hills drive, it holds a special place in my heart

[@josiahmayberry9610]

I’m glad to see how u improved your life bro. Keep pushing no matter how hard it gets.

[@JamesReviews]

🙏

[@LivingArtifice]

@@josiahmayberry9610 thank you so much ♥️

[@letsgotomarsman]

Ok grandpa

[@Elyv8tion]

Admittedly I like to ignore this album bc it's been over played & over referenced since it came out....but whenever I end up listening to it again without it being background music, I remember how wonderful it is & why people love to talk about it. I'm happy to hear what a positive impact it had on you. That just goes to show the power of music, especially at the right place & right time!

[@anthonyguerreiro5068]

I’m jealous that you’re able to binge all this incredible music for the first time all at once. Makes me wish I could go back to my first listen

[@edh4808]

Truth

[@0svvaldo]

Anthony Guerreiro ONGG

[@sticka7]

Ain't that a fact fr

[@zachdiamond]

what if I told you that there's actually a way to listen to it and make it feel like your first time listening again

[@TJBARN]

@@zachdiamond what

[@MrHoofoo1]

Releasing this on J Coles birthday, and you didn’t mean it? Thats amazing. love this like all your videos Jon.

[@shipshoptoolsoklama8172]

Fr

[@seanmcmanus439]

Time Stamps - Intro (2014 Forest Hills Drive) - 0:55 January 28th - 2:40 Wet Dreamz - 4:58 03' Adolescence - 6:39 A Tale of 2 Citiez - 10:15 Fire Squad - 11:36 St. Tropez - 15:23 G.O.M.D. - 16:32 No Role Modelz - 19:25 Hello - 19:42 Apparently - 21:31 Love Yourz - 23:04 Not to Self - 25:04

[@dogman6687]

Sean McManus not all heroes wear capes

[@daraghoconnor6814]

🐐

[@JL0C214]

🙌🙌

[@Jezzyrell]

Goated👏🏿

[@danlyons868]

christ you don’t hang about

[@pnw8836]

G.O.M.D needs to be talked about more, seriously one of his best songs

[@danielwynter9519]

03' Adolescence is crazy underrated. Glad you loved it so much

[@darkorlightz]

top 3 on the album for sure

[@kylegough936]

Facts

[@imi9209]

that song literally helped me through some of the toughest times

[@RealJonWorld]

Thankyou!! Fr it honestly my favorite.

[@energyzap9484]

I grew up a fucking screw up

[@Smoothbone21]

lol damm I really wanted you to hear the part on “Note to self” when he goes.... “My MOMMA OOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I LOVE YOU” ....

[@sticka7]

He really missed out. Note to Self had an amazing intro, a kind of humorous middle verse, and an even more humorous ending. Hope he listens to it eventually!!

[@hannahmontana2429]

Note to self 🥺🥺 favorite song from the album fam

[@lewdyson4744]

Jonah Hill!,

[@rcl9922]

Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr Rager!

[@JS310]

Yes please

[@woogietheboogie2687]

this please

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

Oh shit, this is a great suggestion! I'll start requesting it too

[@dylanberesnoy9058]

Yea

[@anthonyrodriguez4372]

YES

[@haydenwalsh2268]

2:02 Haven't done my taxes im too turnt up!

[@osiancjones]

Hayden Walsh nice

[@bigjoe4872]

Lmfaoooo

[@deapmadness]

LMAO, January 28th, this was meant to be

[@allenbell1427]

Pure Madness he can’t tell me that he didn’t plan this idc

[@JonDenton]

Honestly I wish I'd been slick enough to plan it

[@maszamap3888]

Jon Denton shhhh just act as if

[@kwanwallacephotography5145]

@@JonDenton REACT TO BORN SINNER

[@kwanwallacephotography5145]

@@Enriques_epic thanks i forgot he did ot already

[@Luisandthatblackguy]

"so how you looking up to me when I look up to you?" chills everytimeeeee

[@Mark0Mokum]

Damn I teared up at love yourz... Me and my friends chose that song to play at the funeral of one of my best friends. He died in his early 20s. It was a really unlucky situation where he should never ever been in. Music made by people like Cole and Mac helped me through the last months. Music is gorgeous and IMO better than any religion there is.

[@JonDenton]

♥️

[@juIceGoD14]

Intro made my cry, on god

[@Jake-gw6yg]

Very late. Actually got that quote tatted on my arm.

[@tammy1598]

I’m so sorry for your loss. May your friend rest in peace

[@Kosii08]

We need a Kendrick & Cole Black Friday reaction now!

[@Echo-nn8dt]

Kosii im pretty sure they did that on Rockreacts

[@Kosii08]

@@Echo-nn8dt Damn, your right. I completely forgot because this channel is so good haha.

[@Echo-nn8dt]

Kosii yeah I prefer Jon’s solo stuff tbh

[@clutch5585]

My favorite bar ever will forever be the one on January 28th. COLE THE HYPNOTIST, CONTROL THE GAME WHENEVER HE SNAPS, THATS EVERY TRACK.

[@waleodukoya5704]

Clutch 3 damn seeing that bar visually just made me realise I been sleeping on that line. The snaps is a double entendre fro hypnotism as well as snaps as in going hard on a track. I listened to that song a thousand times but damn knowing that bar was that hard just gave me goosbumps🔥🔥.

[@clutch5585]

@@waleodukoya5704 Exactly, I didn't realise what the bar was about until a couple of years ago and I've been listening to this album for like 5 years now lol

[@mighty_mulder4859]

I actually love the credits track. It gives you this feeling that you've just finished this journey and it's the debrief that wraps it up nicely. It's also really funny if you listen to the whole thing, I can't help but smile.

[@THEOAKLANDBABY510]

Foreals!! After years it hits better tbh and the “at least silver my nigga (we go wood)” 😂

[@yandapanda9747]

exactly im just sitting there smiling for no reason

[@joshuamartinez1847]

I get emotional when i hear that song.

[@hassammanzano1234]

You should hear "Sacrifices" it's a great song and J Cole's verse it's just absolutely perfect

[@freefireblitz]

Yes! that was my favorite verse off the whole album!

[@ifnotformyshoulders]

Yes!! Sacrifices is something else entirely, and he should defo know of it.

[@cronmanstogee8584]

absolutely

[@silasleclair5801]

He reacted to it on his other channel "rock reacts"

[@exquisite_benis]

ROTD3 the whole thing

[@CrazyMonkays16]

I'm really watching someone fall in love with JCole just as I did so many years ago...

[@archiebt2624]

Since I'm early i thought it was only fair: 0:56 intro 2:40 january 28th 4:59 wet dreamz 6:40 '03 adolescence 10:15 a tale of two citiez 11:37 fire squad 15:26 st tropez 16:32 G.O.M.D. 19:25 no role modelz 19:42 hello 21:32 apparently 23:03 love yourz 25:04 note to self

[@kwenelemazibuko9966]

You know, people like you are rare these days.

[@JonathanMartinez-sf6du]

We don’t deserve you, thank you

[@mttnmser]

You the goat, appreciate it bro

[@WWEfan051905]

Your cute

[@sondersonics7534]

J. Cole produced most of the beats on this album as well

[@wuhansam]

COLE CEMENTED HIS LEGACY WITH THIS REFLECTIVE ASS PROJECT HIS PREVIOUS ALBUMS AND TAPES WERE HITTERS BUT THIS ONE WAS JUST HEAVY ONLY WAY TO DESCRIBE IT

[@tedigrizli]

I would give a lot to hear this album for the first time again!

[@TriceOfficial]

One of the best rap albums ever made.🙏🏻

[@CaptainRealm]

no

[@alecprestoza8384]

@@CaptainRealm how about "one of the best rap albums of last decade"?

[@CaptainRealm]

Alec Jerard Prestoza yes.

[@eddyjohnson1096]

@@CaptainRealm One of the best rap albums ever made

[@CaptainRealm]

Eddy Johnson you must be about 15 years old because no it isn’t. TPAB GKMC are better than these. Marshall Mathers LP is better than this album

[@choatejr3]

WTF!!! I was just watching a forest hills reaction an hour ago and you're my favorite reaction channel. talk about synchronicity! Haven't watched this yet but I know you loved it lmao!! React to earl sweatshirt I don't like shit I don't go outside! Happy Birthday Jermaine Cole

[@andrewsamarro9567]

Thanks for your always thoughtful videos Jon. They allow us all to reconnect with the music we love, discover new music, or just listen to a different perspective that really helps you to appreciate the music more. Truly the only KZbin channel I watch. ❤️

[@emileriksson247]

Love the vids Jon keep them coming. This video just shows why you're called JD the PROPHET

[@poeticsteez]

Bro, if you dissect every album like this I gotta sub. As a lover of music I love and respect seeing other people truly listen to artist and try to understand what they're trying to convey.

[@sunnynwll]

Thank you for this Jon. This album is so much to so many, and honestly wasn’t expecting this. Have a great week.

[@deaddboy8825]

I’m just waiting for Watching Movies With The Sound Off - Mac

[@BCMBALLET]

Fr

[@MrRapChild]

I love that project so much! Objects in the mirror, remember and youforia 🔥🔥

[@spook3112]

One of the few albums I always listen to start to finish

[@jasonozmon8295]

Deadd Boy favorite Mac album

[@neilcorcoran2560]

Absolutely!

[@kwenatsotetsi5885]

Please react to J cole's "Truly Yours" trillogy, the story telling on those 3 projects will amaze you even further at this man's writing

[@fabiok5958]

Please react to Born Sinner it’s the best Cole album with FHD imo. but make sure you listen to the version with 16 tracks and not the deluxe version because it’s like 6 tracks longer.

[@jamesmiller9407]

This album is an underrated masterpiece. It’s so dope how he we can see Cole from being an adolescent, to being hungry for money, to making it, to realizing they’re bigger things. Such an amazing listen and lesson.

[@d_decarvalho7612]

Never clicked so fast in my life, happy that you are listening 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@cas4392]

LilPablo05 listening to this album for the first time was an experience

[@sickerman132]

Me and J Cole share the same birthday which is today. This reaction feels like a mini gift from you lol! Great video as always my guy

[@agaleas76]

HEY SAME happy birthday! 😁 Aquarius shit

[@sickerman132]

Axel Galeas gang gang! Thanks man 💪🏽

[@stephensmith8898]

This is one of my all time favorite albums. I’m glad you’re doing this on J Coles birthday too.

[@nolanlewis9037]

Thank you for reacting to this especially love yourz amazing album

[@jirdalys]

One his best albums (in my eyes) that have helped me through my high school years back then. Thank you for going over this one!! 🖤

[@Zekew24]

03' adolescence is such a beautifully raw and uncompromising song to me. There's a whole off kilter kinda feel to the beat and his flow, where everything kinda feels like its falling down around you and drags a little bit which gives it a somber nostalgic vibe. Truly one of his best and realest tracks in my opinion, my favorite alongside Love Yourz on this album!

[@xcelcius1775]

Man literally yesterday I was listening to this album and I checked if u had a reaction on it... The next day u come out with one. Great vid man ✊

[@TheOnlyAyana]

This is the textbook definition of a long time coming. I've been waiting for this. Thank you mate!

[@sasinduprageeth3696]

This album is a legendary masterpiece ❤❤ love your reaction ❤❤

[@BenjiClips614]

Sir, you are late but you have gained my respect ✊🏼 J Cole’s albums have all changed my life. It’s like each album is aligned with my life struggles and they helped so much..

[@bbcav2465]

Love Yourz is easily one of the best songs of all time. Perfectly putting into words how people you think have everything really have nothing. I've played this song over 500 times on spotify

[@NiwanzTFT]

keep this coming bro, love your passion and work!

[@spacedimes5497]

so happy to see you react to this legendary album

[@FN-dh9wl]

This is my favorite album, this made me listen to hip hop its really impotant for me, love it!!

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

03' Adolescence is my favourite J.Cole song

[@mondi8704]

Thank you so much for doing this!

[@harrycooper3789]

Great vid!Gotta do 4 your Eyez only now!

[@alecen448899]

This album helped me get through the pain of my family falling apart. I was in high school and I couldn’t talk to anyone about my family falling apart so I relied on music to free my mind. Every time I listen to this album it takes me back but in a good way now. It literally helped me from going mentally insane

[@leslee9344]

"Victory Lap" by Nipsey Hussle

[@JM-er3hz]

This comment is too slept on

[@leslee9344]

@@JM-er3hz Seriously, though!

[@mr.penguin4614]

definitely one of my favorite reactors. you really listen and give each song the attention it deserves. can't even say i always do that. keep going!!

[@ralphylauren8578]

I appreciate the appreciation that you’re giving music in general. You are a great man! Don’t stop with the grind💪🏼

[@omarwanly3785]

We need some ScHoolboy Q reactions I recommend Blank face LP it’s my personal favorite album by him

[@A.G.11]

Love this guys analyzation of these songs. Makes me wanna look for a deeper appreciation to music instead of taking it for face value

[@Max-nf6hc]

Excellent analysis as always Jonny boy! Keep grinding these videos away, your reactions are special 👍🏻

[@GoneReacts]

Ommmg I so excited for this one. Jcole is one of my all time favorites. I can go through all his albums almost no problem.

[@ozzimendez4105]

I'm probably a bit late but this album is one of my favorites and I love it. What really caught me first time I heard it was the intro then the transition into January 28th I was at a lost for words and I can gladly say this album is engraved in history and I hope future generation can appreciate him.

[@xeqri2847]

what an outstanding album man, will forever be my favourite rapper.

[@ojnaujj]

Really enjoy your takes on the tracks. It’s a unique approach that goes beyond just the surface level observations you see with other reaction channels. Keep it up!

[@kenyonmoniz4069]

Love your work Jon!

[@oliverhed2655]

Blank Face LP - Schoolboy Q!!

[@omargraves6112]

Oliver Hed oxymoron!

[@Reyes_king_]

Set back or crash to

[@jamescook738]

Classsic

[@oscarsmithmusic.]

Yo Jon!!! Please do : Saba - CARE FOR ME (full album reaction)

[@luziid2030]

Oscar_Smith YOO THE LAST 2 TRACKS GON BLOW HIM AWAY 🔥😭

[@oscarsmithmusic.]

Luziid Factsssssssss

[@Pilikia]

I stand behind this

[@Quentin304]

Thank you for all the work you do

[@xalanx22]

So excited your doing This! Watching movies with the sound off and delusional Thomas by Mac are musts as well!!

[@IMortaLDOOB]

I genuinely think this is the best hip hop album of all time, it’s such a complete project. I’m not saying it’s my favourite album but I think it’s the strongest from start to finish quality wise I’ve ever heard

[@canonogic]

I could've sworn you'd already reacted to this. This album live was an unbelievable experience btw

[@CalumPugsley]

Best experience ever

[@canonogic]

@@CalumPugsley my phone battery died just after Jhene did her set and boy am I glad it did. Best gig I've been to

[@CalumPugsley]

@@canonogic ahh man I still have some videos but 100% the best concert I have ever been to!! Can't wait for the Fall Off

[@Echo-nn8dt]

You probably watched Simon react to it

[@truthbringer-6748]

They already did one on rock reacts. I don't think they liked as much as us

[@jonitebei288]

Thanks man ! I cant believe this is finally here!

[@Whooooooops]

Been waiting for this one for ages! Already a classic 🔥

[@almac808]

Agree with you on his singing, thought it sounded really good on this album. I like a voice with passion that isn't a traditional singers voice, like Dylan or Hendrix. Also loved the production on this album. I found some of his bars on 'Apparently' a bit corny, but otherwise a great project.

[@damianvanthul3037]

The video length was almost 28:28 as well

[@tomdubois8571]

Damian van 't Hul 28 then 28+1 cuz it’s January

[@Silkthesmooveguy]

Love Yourz gets me through hard times all the time. J Cole is one of the greatest rappers of all time and my favorite.

[@Albert5522]

Love this album and love this review of it. Had been a minute since I listened front to back, but as soon as you started I knew that I loved it and you would too! Cole! Sound: 10/10 Song Meaning: 15/10

[@scottfarrell5492]

Damn January 28th that really is a sign JD! Keep it up 👊🏼

[@abubakarrimdap6390]

Please react to jcole - KOD Album Absolute masterpiece

[@josesoto926]

Great reaction man Appreciated the be free j cole reaction Keep up the great work

[@mattm7083]

Seeing you slowly open up about your own health, it’s nice to hear and hope you can get through whatever it gets in your way!

[@Jezzyrell]

We need Born Sinner reaction!

[@scottfarrell5492]

Jez Sanders fax

[@actavisprime514]

I think this is quietly one of the best hip hop albums ever. I remember this dropped right before 2015. I feel like To Pimp a Butterfly and If Your Reading This got all the attention. But I feel like this was better then both.

[@khanyisilemakhubu8990]

You're so great at this I like that you dissect it in depth. This is my first time watching a video you've done and by the end of No Role Models I subscribed. Because wow !

[@TheBrickmaster8]

Beautiful Reaction 👏🏼

[@andresmejia5203]

React to “ everything’s for sale” by boogie and “please excuse me for being antisocial” by roddy richh

[@TheChairman65]

need that boogie “everythings for sale” reaction

[@killaG28]

Your channel is amazing bro

[@dylanban3253]

Finally Jon!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so happy to see this video is up. Love your videos! keep it up man!!!

[@carlosbellido2355]

J cole is one of the most relatable rappers today that can actually speak to us and how we feel.

[@Doppierbutton]

Not a Jcole fan but I really do like this album, IMO this is his best album

[@thekiddy4263]

Doppierbutton so you’re a fan then🙄😂

[@Doppierbutton]

The Kiddy me liking one album out of his like 5 (idk how many he has) doesn’t make me a fan of his

[@aosel-gharably1070]

Doppierbutton I personally like 4yeo and kod more

[@thekiddy4263]

Doppierbutton yeah, you’re a “fan” of that album

[@ezraprzytyk]

That's not your opinion it's a fact. No doubt his best by far

[@SadBoyz_dz]

Aye I am glad you had time to react too J cole And thank you for grinding out videos keep it up Jon much love ❤️

[@H4rrysp94]

Great video my man, incredible album as well

[@tommy24hunnid]

Happy birthday to an overhated legend in the game Cole

[@singhsta999]

you should definitely give "hello" another couple of listens. Granted, this whole album is dynamite but that song isn't a weak one. It certainly keeps in line with the reflective theme of the album, and despite the fact it's probably about a previous lover, I think a lot of it can also be applied to long lost friends that took a different path in life.

[@realhedi7911]

Omg YES! Thank you

[@marchaaaant]

Thank you for this one JD!

[@jadencole8816]

So many chills I have gotten watching this video. Means the world to be able to watch someone else falling in love with something I also fell in love with.

[@derallesherrod1782]

Need to do His first official mixtape release “The Warm Up” Next!!Classic!

[@anushkapathak895]

Where can I find these mixtapes

[@hollywoodblvd8821]

Anushka Pathak amazon music and soundcloud

[@MrAllesEd]

John thanks for your reactions on one of my favourite albums, I was waiting for this. From a subscriber, live from Rotterdam.

[@Jcerzz2]

I’m so psyched for this

[@Alex-dl7ew]

U should react to the Live Album Version of this cause its amazing!!!!!

[@itsconnorgibbs4985]

The way you break shit down man is suuuuper insightful, I've heard this album 10-15 times but you're teaching all these hidden meanings!

[@JonDenton]

Really appreciate that 🙌

[@Tbatbatba88]

Great analysis

[@MichaelBrown-ti1un]

Great review. I didn't get around to listening to this album til about a year after it dropped. This is definitely J. Cole's classic, outside of a few of his mixtapes. I always thought his albums were uneven in lyrics, concepts and production -- but he nailed it on this one.