J Cole - KOD Final Thoughts

[@inteNsifyCharts]

I personally liked the album, early squad y'all.

[@775.-]

InFamousSs Damn , KOD , Revival .. things going down baby boy

[@ballintothemax8241]

I liked it too but I do feel it deserved the 5/10 fontano gave t

[@bac.1107]

*Lil Goddy - robots are coming* .

[@Spazlites]

Romy Taylor or maybe the album is really bad?

[@jasiahchristian6653]

Pro trick: you can watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@marijkatilton3054]

Your honesty infuriates me but it's why I keep coming back

[@radu5984]

Marijka Tilton BIG FACTS

[@J3strX]

Dude same omg. The truth hurts. Whenever I watch a video I’m like “pffft okay you’re just a hater” then I look back and think “ *sigh* he’s right though”

[@Naruzo1999]

Ikr. Even though we all have opinions at the end of the day , the truth hurts sometimes lol.

[@tundeadesanya8935]

True but sometimes that ruins it for me because I'm gonna notice those 'negative' things I didn't before I heard about it.. But idk if that's something only I have

[@asddjs4995]

Marijka Tilton Fr he pisses me off sometimes lol

[@Venenoso]

Been on repeat since it came out

[@Vinicius25i]

Venenoso zombies are fake

[@cantu7214]

Venenoso bro you're everywhere 😂😂😂😂

[@Venenoso]

Sad Penguin no can do

[@nkosikamal5015]

I saw you earlier today

[@pineappleunderthesea7871]

Same and haven’t I seen you before 😂

[@justussmith5045]

I feel that the reason he didn’t confront Kill Edward is because he’s still coexisting he conscious enough to acknowledge his but if he was to confront his demon he wouldn’t be king overdose in other words he’s still battling his demons

[@ballintothemax8241]

Justus Smith king overdosed .. past tense

[@aundrae7223]

I dig this analysis

[@evancasaleonsoundcloud9043]

Facts

[@waseerahman3734]

I really hope 1985 is actually "the intro to THE FALL OFF"

[@Hippieninja__]

Wasee Rahman nah I don’t wanna see that song again. I loved the song but I don’t want recycled tracks on the new album imo.

[@ballintothemax8241]

I think he meant the fall off of the said rappers he’s dissing

[@Veritas231]

Do you mean you hope there's another album hes working on? I think its true

[@waseerahman3734]

Juan Rojas yes I believe so

[@ReubenVFX]

I reckon he might drop that album like december, looks like hes doing 0 promo for this one and like getting onto the next, think he is ready to murder the rap game

[@prabh4489]

I don't go to J Cole for deep music. I go for relatable music. Why do people feel the need to call his lyrics trash because theyre not that deep. Theyre not made to be deep.

[@amberbrown164]

Prabh S thank you!!! 💯💯

[@keatonnnn]

I think it’s bc everyone says that he’s deep and metaphorical, when in reality, yeah he only makes basically relatable music. Not much nor w

[@keatonnnn]

More

[@amberbrown164]

Guy Person I honestly haven’t seen one person claim he’s deep. Just because you like the message in his music doesn’t mean you’re proclaiming the music as “deep”

[@jaredmatthews8363]

But a lot of Cole fans think that they’re deeper than everyone else

[@tvgbundy5667]

In my opinion I think 4 your eyes only is the best to me. I still feel like your beef with folding clothes is too deep.

[@tundeadesanya8935]

TVG Bundy truuu at his concert he litteraly said "c'mon guys after all it's just a song about folding clothes"

[@future1603]

TVG Bundy fact

[@marcobazan4187]

I think it's his best too but folding clothes is easily his worst song he's ever had on an album

[@jonathanvanderkroft4105]

I feel like i'm the only one who actually liked folding clothes

[@tvgbundy5667]

Jonathan van der Kroft I liked it too 😂

[@DORCOZY]

Personally 9/10 I can’t stop listening to it

[@zackwebber5911]

are you dwayne wade

[@VeritableVagabond]

how about now yo?

[@jayyy1677]

Better than FHD

[@Boomdawg96]

When I watched your reaction to “Photograph” one of your first criticisms was that you weren’t sure where it fit with the album’s concept. Literally seconds before “Photograph” starts, the female voice says “the strongest drug of them all: love.” Turned me off immediately when that obvious point was looked over.

[@Skawp_002]

You literally cannot be any more correct

[@realallthetime1934]

Oooh Shawn growing out that beard looking fresh mayne

[@johnlennon3107]

Real All The Time he look like big sean honestly

[@joelemile5799]

Looking like a whole snack (no homo)

[@ZAHTAE33]

Word he come so far 😭

[@mj2coldd]

Reek High bet

[@Jayy8311]

I guess some people just want perfection! Keep hearing people say what he should of done, but his success speaks for itself. This album is about awareness he's not trying to just give us an answer hes trying to warn us about these issues. J. Cole isn't here to be superior to anyone or be this godlike figure when he raps, he's a regular person who raps in way that people can relate and discuss his songs. People over analyze him and criticize him because of some expectation they have of an over complicated life changing album. Cole just wants to speak as a regular dude just like us.

[@OutofTheLyingsDen]

It’s definitely one of Cole’s better albums but idk it’s lacking something that makes me want to return to it

[@Moneyman-33]

Dann Vixm I think talent is what you're talking about.

[@jebrilhayward1017]

TF u mean talent? So you saying the man don't have talent?? You sound stupid asf bruh

[@xq5238]

Christian Rogers bruh please stop you have no right to even speak about hip hop based on what you said. Your Stevie blind

[@leongrey9348]

I personally wish the beats were a little more interesting, they were fine but seemed a little boring to me

[@ballintothemax8241]

Energy

[@corteiz]

TheNeedleDrop disgracefully gave this album a 5/10 but Lil Boat 2 7/10...

[@AGON17]

Moe 590 he gave VIH a 6 and damn a 7 I'm starting disagree with him more and more recently

[@AGON17]

Lil pump is a solid 7 tho not gonna lie

[@mic5671]

Anthony Gonzalez nah

[@zacharywick3415]

Anthony reviews artist based upon what they’ve done, what they haven’t done, and what there contemporaries done/haven’t done. Kendrick has made better albums than damn, so he gives he a worse grade. Yatchy (who I am no fan of) made a much more listenable album with Lil Boat 2 than he did with Teenage emotions, so he gets a better grade. He’s not holding Kendrick and Yatchy to the same lyrical standard or anything lol. That would make me stop fucking with him.

[@johnigomu345]

Moe 590 He just hates J.Cole...never gives him any alcalades

[@509miles]

You rated 4yeo a 8.5 but this one a 7 and you said it was his best project🤔

[@J3strX]

Miles Mitchell p sure he meant lyrically his best. He also mentions that it’s nothing really new for j.cole so that might’ve bumped it down a bit

[@lowkii712]

L for saying his best project is 7/10

[@ballintothemax8241]

Word it’s more like a 5/10

[@w_21]

Ball into theMax na more like a 8.5

[@ReubenVFX]

8/10 but on my scale lil pump is 4/10 and illmatic 9.5/10

[@joelemile5799]

Reuben Frank Whats the link with the other two?

[@tavmansn1122]

7 is fair for this album, fyeo- 7.3 and fhd is his best- 8

[@lalo_2150]

J. Coles missing this. J. Coles missing that. Nothing could ever make y’all happy. I wouldn’t exactly rate his album a 10 but neither would I ever give it a rating of 7 because it would mean labeling it an average album. I would be extremely arrogant to not give the proper rating he deserves for not just an album to enjoy music but a collection of 12 songs that serve their own meaningful purpose. FOH

[@alakirthewindlord7828]

It’s his opinion, relax

[@onetwentyfour]

7 isn't average. 7 is good. 5 is average.

[@GVMBITxxx]

mosincredible 5 is below average my guy

[@onetwentyfour]

To Pimp A Pharcyde 7 and 8 are good and great. 9 is excellent, 10 is perfect. 5 is average. 6 is above average. 4 is subpar, 3 is eh, 2 is bad, 1 is terrible. Your scale needs to be recalibrated. You can't reserve 7 scores for average and below and then only have 3 scores to represent good through perfect.

[@lalo_2150]

And that’s my opinion

[@JayActivist1]

I love this album because he’s actually speaking on something rather its something I’ve heard or haven’t. I like having something that makes me sit back and think

[@GyviWorld]

from a j cole fanboy I can agree with most of your opinions. I may be looking to into it, but I think you are too literal with the word "medication."

[@alejandrobrisenogallegos4454]

Well I just thought he meant "medicate" as any form of drugs or distractions based on context of the album. Which is a food for thought but lacks depth contrary to many's perceptions.

[@tarkangoben5582]

i think medidtation is more than just sittx n breathing, its actually a deeper enlightenment to ones actual self n much much more

[@alejandrobrisenogallegos4454]

Tarkang Oben I agree, meditation is a deeper concept than people think but Cole brings up really good vivid examples of real ass problems yet simply saying meditation is the answer feels lazy. I ain't hating though the album was fire imo.

[@tarkangoben5582]

Alejandro Briseño Gallegos truth be told j. Cole can only say so much as to wat he thinks is a possible solution, besides haters will destroy King Cole if he spent his tym telling us abt solutions, I think every journey starts wit a step n meditation/ personal enlightening can be a 100 steps towards dat journey

[@glenmarcatoma5011]

Am i the only one annoyed by the little hair on Shawn’s forehead

[@pedromf1497]

glen marcatoma now I am too

[@akinolawilliams161]

yes

[@FunnyPurpleChickens]

Can't be unseen

[@andrebenjamin7164]

That’s his Clark Kent

[@Skawp_002]

glen marcatoma nope

[@ChichiMarie]

Still love Love loved it. Jammed it all weekend 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jaidsalgado]

youll get bored of it soon enough

[@sal8257]

Chiemeri Thats a lotta love

[@james9726]

Chiemeri same what are your favorites so far?

[@spaniardprince]

10/10 Album of the year. Unsubbing from this guy; if this album is Cole's best and it's a 7/10 logic says he rates every J Cole album before this at a 6/10 or below. Insanity. If that isn't bias against Cole, what the fuck is? Unsubbing fuck this guy.

[@damiantomlinson2957]

Spaniard Prince true im About to unsubscribe to His channel to bro he dont know what he talking about lol

[@TheCapiller]

I still feel like 2014 forrest hills dr is still his illmatic modern classic album. 4YEO has grown on me massively, and I believe that his topics on mass incarceration and the various mental walls that incapsulate young black men in America while also demonstrating how pivotal women are in breaking down those walls. In short, that album has layers and ideas that make it a sleeper hit imo. K.O.D has been solid for me so far, meaning there are only really 5 tracks that I fw currently, but it honestly takes time for an album to grow with the listener. Those are my thoughts so far on his recent discography.

[@blodiaaa6990]

Elijah Barnes don't ever compare anything Cole does to Illmatic ever again. That's just disrespectful.

[@TheCapiller]

furthestfromthesun. I see what u mean but elaborate on why they can not be compared on any level.

[@mellowveli]

2014 Forest Hills Drive is straight a masterpiece... niggas are sleeping, or something. It´s definitely his tightest album, has his best writing, and best production. Putting this above it is crazy.

[@thea.m.6953]

furthestfromthesun. Yo man he's not saying j. Cole is anything like nas he's just saying that FHD was just as groundbreaking for J. Cole as illmatic was for nas. And either way nas was his mentor he literally took him under his wing and he respects Cole immensely TBH if you were even going to compare people to nas, j. Cole would be one of the first to come to mind.

[@atribecalledlen3567]

^ uh No, J cole is more Common than Nas, if anyone was Nas for this era it would probably be Joey bada$$

[@AakkoPetersenBeats]

I’ve listened to it 10+ times and I still can’t make up my mind about it😂

[@superdupeninja8149]

Aakko Petersen Beats I emotionally connect to the album and the rapping is A1 but it could have had better production

[@kingmenelik1763]

U listened to it 10 times already ... let that sit

[@jadenmorgan4595]

Same kinda

[@itsgl00my88]

Aakko Petersen Beats shit I've listened to it like 15 times lmao i love this shit

[@brandonbyrd9984]

Same

[@offwhitebombshelta6691]

kILL Edward is deeper than you'd expect. On "Once an Addict" Cole talks about how the only thing he wants to do is kill the man that made his mama cry. Cole's stepfather is the one that got his mom and drugs and left her for dead. And if it weren't obvious enough, someone on twitter found out his stepdad's name is Edward. But yea there shoulda been some ultimate conclusion with the character unless he's supposed to return for THE FALL OFF album if it's actually an album

[@anonemus7204]

11:15 I think J Cole is somewhat stepping out of his comfort zone with the trap beats and triplet flow experimentation.

[@ianking4909]

I feel you on basically everything you said about this album. Personally, I feel like I have more respect for it, not because it's enlightening or revolutionary, but because I just like that he isn't afraid to use his voice. I do wish he would've went into more detail, but this issue with "kids on drugs" is a huge issue right now and I like that he is at least offering a mild moral reminder or somewhat of a solution in regards to meditation or whatever. All in all it just makes me happy to see someone of his status address the elephant in the room.

[@NightOwlJa]

I feel so honored to be the first comment. All of my hard work and dedication has paid off. Getting the top comment has been a dream of mine for many years, and I would like to thank those who have helped me along the way. First and foremost I would like to thank god for giving me this opportunity. Next, I would like to thank my parents. I want to thank my friend Clark, for being really baller and always there for me. I would also like to thank my pet tadpole for surviving against all odds for over a week. Next, I would like to thank the squirrel that lives in my backyard for climbing trees, because that gives me inspiration that I need to get through the day. This is a special moment in my life, and I would like to thank any of my unmentioned friends and family that have helped me along the way. This moment will be a moment that i will never forget. I just remembered a few other people that I would like to thank; Facebook, the fish I caught in the third grade, my light in my room because I wouldn’t be able to see the keyboard without it, the internet for letting me go on Facebook, my house because without it I would be homeless, and last but not least I would like to thank all the people out there that actually took time out of their days to read this. I cannot stress how much of a big deal to me this is. I have been trying to be the first comment on a post for years, but that has not been possible until this amazing day. Hopefully my good luck will continue, but this is undoubtedly a rare occasion. If you asked me how I did this, i would say, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. To all the kids out there reading this, I would like to tell them to follow their dreams. Stay in school, and don't do drugs! Peace.

[@liluzivertical4004]

The Draco lmao. I laughed the whole time but I felt your happiness at the end. Congrats

[@mihaip6086]

Happy for you bro,you are an inspiration for all of us

[@siemistifanos3278]

Hahahahahahahhahahahahahahagahaggagagagagagagagagagagahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahgagagahaghagahahahahahhagagagahgahag

[@deonnelson9780]

nigga you stole this comment L.

[@ZAHTAE33]

W

[@BLAM5980]

Issa 9/10. You buggin

[@bigmillionare]

you're a prisoner of the moment

[@raymond9180]

@Fire Stryker The album’s only been out for 2 years.

[@tellmeimwrongpleasedo6025]

The album was dope af. Venting J cole is the best cole imo, and he obviously has the flow to make a banger(Atm, KOD, etc) this is a complete album👌

[@ballintothemax8241]

Window pain is the best song dude

[@lbngaming5141]

Shawn: ALBUM IS FIRE Melon: 5 *later that day * Shawn: you know maybe it’s just ok

[@ShawnCee]

This is literally what I said Day one of the album. Also this was recorded yesterday lmao

[@monarchofmelanin1080]

Shawn Cee common shawn you cant fall prey to a troll 😂

[@ballintothemax8241]

Shawn Cee haha damn Shawn that must have resonated with you

[@PopaDom212]

Shawn Cee don't listen to this guy, we can tell this is sorely your verdict with your deep explanation for the problems of KOD. Trolls just gonna troll

[@Thecriticalplug]

Still my favorite Album of the Hip Hop culture as a solo act to come out this month 🙂🐆

[@lujaink6375]

BRACKETS is my favourite but goddamn I feel you on how long it takes to start actually playing. The album is lyrically his best imo, hooks/beats on some tracks were average/underwhelming. J. is yet to show us his actual best.

[@Woahday]

Lujain K cole already showed his best during his mixtape days but album wise he always falls short

[@Makwood99]

He Only worked On this for 2,Weeks , I Still Think FHD AND COLE WORLD ARE HIS BEST

[@lujaink6375]

Mat Mora I definitely agree on that part but I'm sure he can do better than his best lmao, he's got a major potential.

[@Woahday]

I get where your coming from cole is very capable of doing better and I think his whole point of the album is showing mumble rappers that he could get on trap beats and actually make the songs make sense instead of it being brainless and that's where I think the whole king overdose persona plays in the album

[@picknick3]

THANK YOU FOR CREATING A VIDEO WITH UR FINAL THOUGHTS RESPECT THAT A LOT

[@owenwilliams2426]

I agree with it definitely not being a 10/10 but if you do think it is a 7 and its his best album, what would you rate his other albums in comparison?

[@nimakarshenas1988]

He's a good rapper just not a great artist, his concepts are shallow and his lyrics are surface level.

[@blodiaaa6990]

Owen Williams all 5s

[@pedromf1497]

Nima Karshenas u dumb

[@pedromf1497]

furthestfromthesun. And dumber

[@dash2240]

Pedro Fidalgo people who disagree with you are definitely dumb simply cos they disagree with you...

[@kloukk]

Deep and great insights as usual bro.Though, I firmly believe the point is not to find a definite answer to this problem, as if there was one, we wouldn't have such an epidemic crisis happening lately in regard to this subject. In my eyes, the most important thing Cole brings out is the sight and realization of ourselves. Although that might not bring some drastic changes, it definitely tackles the subject of seeing yourself from a different POV that may lead to something greater.

[@jebrilhayward1017]

Boy if this was Kendrick album would be a 9 or 10/10. And riding him so hard. but y'all stay shitting on this man and his work just because he ain't Kendrick. But still fw you videos tho

[@jebrilhayward1017]

Okay that's still not a great explanation and you got your albums mix up cause Lucy was in TPAB not Damn. Damn was talking about sexual tension, deep dark depression, black Israelites, the political climate, and continuation of the black lives matter movement. In no where did he discuss Lucy in Damn, It was Kong-Fu Kenny that time around. So i appreciate your comment. But make sure your facts are correct sir. Thank you

[@jebrilhayward1017]

Learn how to spell first, cause it's humble, and Nigga you so fucking stupid. If you hear the opening track he's speaking on the perspective of a older lady with a gun that shot him. THAT'S NOT LUCY! LUCY IS ALTER EGO OF THE FUCKING DEVIL! DUMB ASS and WTF HOW DOES LUCY COME ON HUMBLE?? That's KENDRICK HIMSELF RAPPING OFF A MIKE WILL MADE IT TRAP BEAT! WHY TF WOULD HE USE LUCY ON HIS TRAP STYLE/MOST SUCCESSFUL SINGLE! LUCY WAS MADE FOR A ALBUM LIKE TPAB OR THE TRACK LUST OR SLOWER DEEPER MEANIFUL TRACKS NOT A WHOLE ALBUM LIKE DAMN! ANYBODY AND THEY MOMMA COULD TELL YOU THAT SHIT. PLUS ANYTIME HE USE LUCY HE TALKS ABOUT HER ON THE LAST FEW SECONDS ON THE TRACKS. SO LIKE I SAID COME TO ME WITH CORRECT FACTS! U CAN'T TELL ME ABOUT MY TOP 5 RAPPER! I DO MY RESEARCH I DIG DEEP INTO HIS ALBUMS!

[@jebrilhayward1017]

AND Dont repeat it you came for me when i didn't send for you!, So please sir TF outta my comment with the fuckery.

[@ksif210]

Hunter .Howton nah chief Lucy was definitely just in tpab

[@Hunter-rq5fd]

ksif210 nah partner Lucy is definetely a reference in blood

[@Cbaldeagle1]

I really am amazed by your ability to analyze music like this. It's an amazing gift.

[@michaelterra5685]

You should do a old album video like 1 day just react to the mmlp or illmatic or even g.k.m.c

[@OutofTheLyingsDen]

Fuck Face Banger Gang I agree with this. Just to reminisce on an old album that Shawn Cee likes would be great to watch

[@fortyseven1476]

Fuck Face Banger Gang The Warm Up and Friday Night Lights

[@ReubenVFX]

Slim shady lp, illmatic, ready to die, get rich or die tryin, 2pacalypse now, enter the wu tang, reasonable doubt, straight outta compton etc.

[@michaelterra5685]

Reuben Frank facts👌🏼

[@michaelterra5685]

Dann Vixm right it'd be fire 👌🏼👌🏼

[@TyeDye622]

He did make it in only 2 weeks. I still love this album, but we all have a right to our own opinion.

[@cxsl7505]

This album goes hard 🙌🏼😵 My favorite song is photograph ! ✍🏼✍🏼 what’s are your favorite songs ?

[@booch2k]

Kevin's Heart and Once An Addict for me

[@dash2240]

Photograph???

[@anonemus7204]

Grumatically Photograph is quite nice, my favorites are KOD, ATM, and Cut Off.

[@future1603]

Friends but I love every song

[@dennycascade7455]

Grumatically Friends is fire

[@Wnston55]

I don’t agree but respect your opinion. I think the reason why J Cole fans (me included) love his music so much is because he is so relatable to many young black men. Most of us don’t want his music to change. Which I understand why some don’t like his albums as much.

[@vFinalistINBA]

I think Kevin’s heart and photograph are 2 of the top 4 or 5 songs in j coles album musically. Especially Kevin’s heart with that slow jazz beat and it’s such a chill song that anyone can vibe to and I feel like he flows so well to it and on terms of photograph the hook can get repetitive very easily but it’s also nice and slow and nice to listen to but the verses are great the way he flows and the way the best picks up in pace it sounds amazing although it might not be the deepest lyrically like you said I don’t think j cole wanted it to be that deep for the point you mentioned but in my opinion as a whole I would rate this 8 or 9 out of 10. I’d say I thoroughly enjoyed 10/11 tracks with brackets being very slow to me and it drags waiting to get to the part where he goes off on the tax system. I feel like it is his best and will go down as to me his second classic but time will tell.

[@jaseclark107]

Bro you just earned a new subscriber. I 100% agree with this and I’m a Cole fan but I give this like a 8/10 cause this is the most energy I’ve seen from him tbh.

[@samistofsam]

I think kiLL edward is supposed to be J Coles step dad. Firstly in this video J Coles brother says that their ex-stepdads name was Edward kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJW8ZmSunKhkorc Secondly I think that’s the person he is talking about cutting off in “the cut off.” Then in “Once an addict” j cole references his mom getting her heart broken and that being a reason for her addiction. Then finally in “window pain” cole talks about wanting to kill the man that made his mama cry. I still don’t really understand how kiLL edward fits into “Friends” though. The only thing I can think of is that cole’s step dad were in the thought he couldn’t control and it pushed cole to trying to cope with it by smoking all the time.

[@JayActivist1]

Shawncee i wanna ask what exactly do you mean by cole stepping outside his zone? Like I feel like he did on this album by just adding on more and moving closer to perfecting his style 🤔 so what different do you exactly want to hear from him?

[@Jdh120396]

It’s not bad music but people are acting like he’s saying something groundbreaking or so profound he’s saying shit that he’s said before and several other artists have said before over beats that are ok, and why are acting like J. Cole did something amazing by responding to Lil Pump by saying stuff that anybody with common sense knows... anyone with sense knows that Lil Pump will be lucky if people are still giving him attitude by the end of the year, but if people wanna count that as him catching a body cool J. Cole has killed Lil Pump and Diggy Simmons.........

[@kamilcebula6670]

Just started watching your channel after this album dropped! Really loving your deep take on all the music dropping rather than just taking it at face value. Keep killin' it man! Cheers! 😊

[@dreamville1004]

J Cole the 🐐

[@BlONIC]

Fax

[@chrstnlbs9750]

Nope

[@ReubenVFX]

No he aint i fuck w him heavy but no where near

[@ReubenVFX]

Nas big pac jay em etc.

[@Moneyman-33]

Does J Cole produce his songs? If not he's not even even remotely near being in that conversation. At least 50 other names that are better

[@kash4631]

Favorite reviewer on YT. This album was also pretty great tbh, lryics blew me away

[@vintagetrey4272]

KING COLE 🔥🔥🔥

[@jonathanthomas2809]

I really like the way you’re listening to the music and how you appreciate it and try to understand the point of view of the artist himself like you had interviewed him before.

[@Kiefyt]

J. Coles best album/mixtape is not a 7 gtfo

[@Kiefyt]

The warm up was a 9.5/10 imo and Forrest Hills Drive was 10/10

[@charliethurston2358]

Classic album, loved every song

[@noahduhaney9981]

You claim to be a fan of J. Cole then say that he isn't interesting enough to listen to. You completely watered down every message and his delivery. I understand the criticisms but you focused on the negative aspect primarily. Still liked the review though.

[@tides1586]

Waited so long for this

[@jacobespinosa6346]

Kill edward i think is suppose to be his stepdad, if you go back to listen to the song the cut off i see it as j cole rapping in the perspective of his mom.. and i dont see how kill edward plays a apart of friends but i do see it in the cut off

[@samistofsam]

Yeah I saw a different reaction and j coles brother was in it and he said that Edward was their ex step dads name

[@samistofsam]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJW8ZmSunKhkorc

[@ecdubz6936]

It’s also his demon

[@ballintothemax8241]

Totally possible

[@jordanlatimore2791]

I heard kiLL Edward is j.cole’s dark ego who secretly wanted to kill his father named Edward, who would later abandon Cole and his mother

[@ctgdesigns3934]

TPAB is the goat and deserved the credit it got but for the industry to give no flowers to Kod and what its message was smh😢

[@erboch7124]

*COUNT IT UP, COUNT IT UP, COUNT IT UP, COUNT IT*

[@kyndredw5921]

i appreciate the fact that an album can get talked about and debated about a concept at all these days

[@awaisarshad9985]

3:25 voice crack😂

[@MarcelRecasens]

lool

[@tundeadesanya8935]

Lol when I heard it I immediately went to the comments to see if someone else picked it up 😂

[@BEDCORN]

*It's a good album but once again does not exceed expectations for a Cole album*

[@ZezeRants]

You should do a review on all these features he beginning to do

[@KrisNation]

I gave this album the same rating on twitter and was attacked lmaoo

[@coleintheville117]

lmaooo

[@xCeLZohaN17]

Do these scores differ depending on the standards of the artist? Just curious considering you gave cardi b a 6, and this a 7 for cole's 'best body of work'.

[@simply7050]

I have a different perspective of kiLL edward so when the album came out I too wasn't that impressed with the "feature" either but the more I listened back to back I began to speculate. I then started to read the lyrics on my 3rd listen and I was quite impressed by what kiLL edward meant to the album, whenever he's singing or rapping on a track he's typically to me at least sounds like what most "mumble" artist would say like on FRIENDS he says "Cop another bag and smoke today" "I got thoughts/ can't control/ got me down/ got me low" and when cole raps afterwards he's giving the answer/reasoning/perspective to kiLL edward, furthermore I believe that the "LL" in kiLL edwards stands for Long Live as in Long Live Kids on Drugs or Long Live King overdosed, idk the whole idea of kiLL edward doing drugs seems like he couldn't kill his demon he is a product of being a kid on drugs and finally he's at the top since him and Cole are the same person he (kiLL edward) would eventually be a King Overdosed. Hopefully you see this I'd love your thoughts on my theory, great video!

[@alexgentry8023]

Did your opinion change on 4yeo? I remember it being in your end of the year list.

[@eddieamos2946]

Best album of this year so far

[@blodiaaa6990]

Eddie Amos That goes to MGMT imo

[@christianbyars6722]

still is

[@TravelingwithAnup]

🐐🐐 the only person I trust to judge music for me before I even hear it

[@mohammadsohail5222]

Post malone new album coming out Friday 😊

[@jacobiouss]

White girl anthems

[@jackyvstheworld]

QuanTum More targeted at black girls tho. She straight up addresses them on it.

[@malachigomis6090]

For all the packets of mayo out there

[@dean5453]

mohammed sohail L

[@mohammadsohail5222]

Man every shut up, I'm not even a girl 😂 get your facts right bitches

[@fabiotorres2188]

What’s the instrumental in your videos? Big fan of your reviews as well man, keep it up

[@mckeewardiv6307]

I thought ATM stood for: Ass To Mouth🤷‍♂️

[@J3strX]

Mckee Ward IV well I guess it has a triple meaning lol

[@MegaPartyeveryday]

This album was ass to ear

[@bluupill]

Mckee Ward IV you gotta relax!

[@notnumair]

so... you still making that mixtape you promised ?

[@VortexVortex2724]

8/10

[@jordanl8292]

The problem is not the production, its the rapper/artist on it. This is spot on.

[@edmondgohard4]

Why don't you review Gleam by Emoneyocean???

[@wabookking5831]

I didn't know who that was honestly. But I like some of the songs.

[@gordenmist4491]

who?

[@x3naurus]

Oh shit... You did just give a whole new level of enjoyability for BRACKETS. "Woe woe woe woe.... Yeaaahh"

[@melsoro7311]

Where Is the lil ak - blue's clues reaction ?

[@OutofTheLyingsDen]

In the corn fields

[@StrangeHammer]

Or like… considering all the ATM noises… maybe it means Automatic Teller Machine.. you know.. an ATM?

[@tyrone2608]

Some people gotta understand that he’s talking to a certain audience, some of my homies say they didn’t connect with the album while others say they loved and connected to every song. I didn’t really connect with the album because I don’t deal with any of the issues but I understand there are people who really connect with it because they struggle with it daily.

[@oscarsimon5387]

The audio quality in your videos is awesome, even when a song is playing, the bass is insane. Could you write us what do you use to record? Most importantly, great great review and thoughts.

[@ShawnCee]

Mic - ElectroVoice Re320 Audio Interface - Focusrite Ti2 (I also use a rode video mic pro on my camera but that's just backup audio, never usually appears in the video)

[@unsubstainable9711]

Gave the album 7.5-8.5 it’s just missing something idk what it is, Cole is just missing something in there maybe features(even though he said he didn’t want anybody) or something else, either way it’s just a 7.5-8.5

[@ja1boi]

Unsubstainable Games yeah I gave it a 8 it honestly could have been a 9 this album needed atleast 2 features on some of his singing songs the only problem I had. It’s time to get them features could have put some of the dreamville artists on. He could had put jid on atm or motiv8. Also better production but I guess he wanted the words to resonate more and be heard.

[@thesquadashians]

Thank you for another video Frank.

[@gmcee053]

16:22 had me dying

[@jayjayy3860]

the evolution of shawn's beard has been surprisingly pleasing

[@Airplane299]

I agree. It would be satisfying if he grew it out fully.

[@overlydedicated2794]

I never look this deep into music. Makes it less enjoyable

[@seitothorsi5243]

Overly Dedicated Your PB is OD boy...

[@friskydinngo]

Then what are you really listening to

[@overlydedicated2794]

friskydinngo The music

[@kwhitevuu99]

You over analyzing, this album 🔥 🔥 🔥🔥 10/10

[@jeremyroach9389]

This guy man..it's MOTIV8 as in MOTIVATE NOT MOTIVES

[@aintIt-jpeg]

Here. Waiting on your final thoughts for the off season.

[@bstoneaudio]

Just took a nap before this vid huh? Naps are nice.

[@nemisiscorp3507]

First also love the vids

[@EtarehGainz]

kill Edward, Edward is the name of his step father who left him when he was younger, hence the cut off

[@D417MC]

I like the album. For a two week project it seemed really well put together. I do like your thoughts on the album and agree with most of it.

[@misterman6691]

3 views 7 likes Shawn cee a legend

[@rawadabouzahra6331]

Broo what I like about you is that you really know how to express yourself not everyone can do that, you know what you need to say and you do. Though I couldn't agree more, those are my exact thoughts 👌

[@tlotloselei8085]

Shawn looking like Kratos in the new God of War

[@zhino]

tlxtlx _ 😂😂Yhh the beard is growing way more than usual

[@cheesegod6395]

Would you ever consider doing a review on KAAN’s album Abstract Art?

[@cheesegod6395]

Or possibly 1/12/199?

[@mikee143]

Shave the beard fam

[@Juanvallesful]

What do you think about Cole saying he’s working on another album called “the fall off”

[@ih-the9970]

How we gonna sit here and act like u don't look like big sean with that beard ...

[@dennycascade7455]

IH-the99 he doesnt. Nit the same skin color either

[@martinlessmann9672]

Are you gonna do a first time reaction to Beerbongs and Bentleys on friday?

[@SaiftheGiraffe]

Kill Edward is j cole