Released on April 29, 2014, marked the first commercial release from J. Cole's Dreamville Records . The album is a conceptual project reflecting the cold recording days in New York City and Bas’s journey into the music industry. It debuted at number 103 on the Billboard 200 and features a mix of "luxury raps" and conscious storytelling. Tracklist & Features
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