Cole World: The Sideline Story
- J. Cole
- Summary: After making three successful mixtapes, the rapper releases his debut studio album featuring guest appearances from Drake, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, and Trey Songz.
- Record Label: RCA
- Genre(s): Rap
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 19 out of 20
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Mixed: 1 out of 20
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Negative: 0 out of 20
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Nov 4, 201183He's worth the shot Jay couldn't resist giving him. But he's still not comfortable enough or clever enough.
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Sep 27, 201180A very strong debut album from J. Cole.
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Sep 29, 201180At times, the mid-tempo brooding gets a bit monotonous, but Cole is an engaging enough character to make this a solid debut.
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Sep 26, 201160Amply stocked with warmth and charisma, the only thing Cole World really wants for is the kind of out-of-the-park highlight that would pull the whole album together; as is, it shows off the scattered but considerable strengths of a talented rookie whose potential for long-term success is palpable.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 33 out of 35
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Mixed: 0 out of 35
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Negative: 2 out of 35
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