

The album debuted at number one on Billboard 200, selling 353,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, 2014 Forest Hills Drive received generally positive reviews from critics who admired its ambitious concept, production and lyrics.

The album was supported by four singles “Apparently”, “G.O.M.D.”, “Wet Dreamz” and “No Role Modelz”. It was announced three weeks before its release and had very little marketing, with no singles or promotion taking place prior to its release. Recording sessions took place over the whole year, while the production on the album was primarily by Cole himself, along with several others such as Illmind, Vinylz, Phonix Beats and Willie B. It was released on December 9, 2014, by Dreamville, Roc Nation and Columbia Records. Release date: December 9, 2014.Ģ014 Forest Hills Drive is the third studio album by J.
