This is his most underrated project

0:52 - For Whom The Bell Tolls 1:47 - Immortal 3:52 - Deja Vu 5:12 - Ville Mentality 6:58 - She's Mine Pt. 1 8:12 - Change 10:54 - Neighbors 12:00 - Foldin Clothes 13:16 - She's Mine Pt. 2 15:21 - 4 Your Eyez Only

Change is so underrated

I’ve shed so many tears to this album. Multiple songs, maybe half

“Forward with the plot. One - seven - forty - five “ If you fast-forward 17 minutes and 45 seconds from this line, you’ll arrive near the end of “Change” where the plot is told. This album is dedicated to the slain friend of Cole’s named James McMillan Jr. who “died” selling drugs yet lives on through this album. ^Copy and pasted this out of genius^

I think 4YEO is my favorite J. Cole album. It is so chill and smooth to relax and think about daily shit.

Cole actually made a documentary accompanying this album, i thinks it’s an interesting watch, I’d recommend it

This album wasn’t even for the fans, it had one purpose and that purpose was fulfilled perfectly by honoring James. A masterpiece by my standards and probably my favorite Cole album because of its meaning.

You’ve got to do Born Sinner!

This is his best project in my eyes. When you do some research on it it’s seriously good. The ending is geniusz

Definitely should do Saba Care For Me. Project is slept on along with him 🙏🏿

the title track seriously gives me chills every single time. especially after the buildup of the entire album..what a stunning body of work

OTHER COLE PROJECTS: BORN SINNER FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS THE WARM UP SIDELINE STORY TRULY YOURS 1 & 2 ANY GIVEN SUNDAY 1 & 2 REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS 1/2

I listen to this album a lot and I always think James is the same friend he's talking about in Adolescence? Who basically told him not to get into drugs and follow his life

She’s mine pt. 2 is some of the most real shit j Cole has said

This album takes time to get used to. It’s a genius album and in order to completely enjoy it, it took me many listens. The whole album has a chill undertone but some of these songs go hard. I perceive it as the first half being Jame’s perspective and also Coles but then change comes and James gets killed which causes Cole to change and Cole leads himself down a good path in the final songs talking about his present life and family and how his life has turned out. That’s what I think of it. It’s truly deeper than it seems on the surface and with me being a huge Cole fan I have come to appreciate this almost as much or as much as Forest hills drive. Thanks for the reaction man!

I’ve heard this album many times and still can’t get thru that final track without crying. Man RIP. Such a beautifully crafted and poignant album, and your point about empathy and communication was spot on

”Raisin Bran in my bowl with bananas and some almond milk I never thought I'd see the day I'm drinking almond milk” Some of my favourite bars to this day, dont know why, dont know what makes them so special, but to me they are important.

4YEO aged incredibly well. Cole’s strongest project.

Shortly before this album came out, one of my best friends and bandmates was murdered during a spree of violence in my city. I bawled my eyes out during my first listen. Cole captured every layer of my grief and pain though he never knew my friend. Emotional situations are unique, but we all feel the same emotions. #longliveBP

We need that Mac Miller - watching movies with the sound off PLEASE!

Joey Bada$$ - All Amerikkkan Badass next cmon!

When is life of Pablo coming Jon? Fave KZfaqd btw your reaction to blonde was my life for a couple months ha

You’ll definitely enjoy Born Sinner a lot you should do it next! Keep up the good work Jon.

This album is about his best friend who died. The album track by track is a story from being raised in the street, wanting better for yourself but unable to grow out of the environment around you, finding love, changing to a more aware and unselfish person, having a daughter and still stuck in the streets and ultimately dieing in the streets. Also Cole had beat years before Bryson...Bryson producers copied that beat...it became Bryson hit and Cole never felt the need to sue...a classic act let the young new artist eat.

You seem to love bars more than messaging so Born Sinners will give you an ear-gasm

The title track is one of my favorite songs ever.

Personally, this is my favorite Cole album. Speaks to me on so many levels and has helped me a ton. Love the whole theme and message behind it

Not many songs bring me to tears, but For Your Eyes Only gets me EVERY TIME. Cole is underrated.

4YEO is Cole’s best album. A classic

By far my favorite j Cole intro track soulful as hell and emotional

Man i've heard this album so many times by now and i still get goosebumps from that very last line on the last track, such a brilliant piece of art

Could you please give “Big krit - 4eva is a mighty long time” a listen

"Me and the devil had a dance" I believe was also homage to legendary underground rapper Immortal Technique and his song "Dance with the devil" listen if you haven't. Real good stuff.

Love this album, always listen start to finish and those last lines on the album always make me emotional. Great reactions Jon, would love to see you think of Blank Face LP by ScHoolboy Q or Malibu by Anderson .Paak if you haven’t reacted to them yet!

React to JID PLEASE either “The Never Story” or “DiCaprio 2”

this is exactly what ive been waiting for THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR thank youuuu

When I was on shrooms once, I listened to ville mentality over and over and over again and hallucinated I was at my park playing basketball w old friends. Rn Some are in jail, some are selling drugs, one died, lots w kids. The most spiritual thing I’ve ever experienced to this day. J Cole taught me society, public schooling, politicians, ppl above have failed large groups across the U.S. not responding adequately enough to the poorer sections of our communities, expecting the problems to heal by ignoring them but they only grow and get worse

When Jon leans to his right and closes his eyes you know shit is real

Here early the time stamp guy isn't here

I personally relate to this album more than any of Cole's other work. Underated and misunderstood by many.

I’d strongly recommend you listen to a Lupè Fiasco Album, he’s probably one of the greatest lyricists to ever live. I recommend you start with his first album Food and Liquor.

This album has always left me with so many thoughts

Time stamps 0:54 For whom the bell toll 1:48 Immortal 3:52 Deja Vu 5:12 Ville Mentality 6:59 She’s Mine Pt. 1 8:14 Change 10:56 Neighbors 12:00 Foldin Clothes 13:16 She’s Mine Pt. 2 15:22 4 Your Eyez Only

4 Your Eyez Only is one of the best hip hop songs ever

Been following since 14k on rock reacts. You're really onto something with your channel. You really get it. 👌 you know what you are talking about. Good reaction my man. Cole will always be my #1

KOD reaction can't come soon enough😅

100k subs soon! Then 1m 👀

For all who didn’t know this was a personal album.

Might as well give us Born Sinner & Sideline Story now Jonny boiii🙏🏻🙌🏼

This album is so good for what it is

Conceptually and lyrically I think this is Cole's best project

His best album along with born sinner imo. Neighbours is one of his greatest tracks ever

Made very great points breaking down the context! A1 reaction again John! Keep it up!

This is the best album I’ve ever heard idk if we’ll ever get another album like this

Such an amazing album. Masterpiece. the song 4 Your Eyez Only is so insane. whole song is from his friends perspective and then switches when he gets to the phone call with himself .

They’re not considered “features” because they are just samples from other songs. Kind of confusing but yeah

you have to remember that the first song was cole thinking is life even worth living and being unsure with what he was doing on this earth, then goes to him being a teen and being hard and thinking hes bulletproof, being the top dog, fast forward to she's mine pt 1. he now has been humbled by the 2 females in his life and he now wants to live his life and he wants to live for his family. continue on to changes where the name explains itself, he tries to change from being a gangsta to become a family man. onwards towards the end of the album his past has now caught up with him and is killed bc of what he did when he was younger. and then cole goes on to reveal that the whole album was in his late friends perspective telling a story to his daughter, but that cole is also telling a story to his own daughter of what he would've become if he had not gone down the path that music led him on.

Did you know that in the hook to immortal he says "forward with the plot 17-45" and at exactly 17 minutes 45 seconds into the album he first mentions his friend James

Yes! Love your J.Cole reactions brother

My favorite project by him imo, may not have a bunch of bangers but listening to this album alone is a great experience

Change is one of Coles best songs. A pure and true work of art

You def explained well why Cole is my favorite rapper. mad props

This whole album changed the way I looked at rap this is number 1 on my top 5 albums

You have an interesting way of wording things that make this work so well! I'm glad you've kept posting.

One of the songs that Leaked before the album came out is "Javari" try to listen to that.

I LOVE YOUR COLE SERIES ❄️🌎

I hope you go back to do Born Sinner.

I love this album because it's like he didn't make it for anyone but himself. It's a vibe.

Thank you good sir I love the work.

This and KOD are peak J Cole for me. just because of how soulful they are and I think the production fits him so well.

Please do Born Sinner you’ll love it

This is the greatest hiphop album of all time imo.

LET GOOOOO BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE TOO #COLEWORLD

Beautifully said Jon

Love your views and perspective . 👊👊

Immortal on top

JON! REACT TO "CRUNCH TIME" BY J COLE!

Rank his 2018-2019 features!! Switch it up a bit. Keep up the great work

Love the consistent content loving it!!!!

Let's goooo been waiting for this Jon! Love your reactions!

this album is one of the greatest projects in the history of hip hop..

Platinum with no features was about 2014 forest hills drive

Loving this series! Keep it up Jon

👏 👏 👏 looking forward to the KOD play through!

Best reaction channel without a doubt!!!

Let’s GOOOO Jon been on the wait mate 🙏🏽🙏🏽😁

Tied for my favorite album of all time and arguably the greatest If not one of

SONDER - TOO FAST would be a great reaction. Not that too many people know it but it’s an absolutely beautiful r&b track that I think Jon would enjoy

Thank Youuuu, I Love is Album ❤️

most underrated project from Cole! love this video

09:10 Platinum with no features, he's talking about his previous album 2014 Forest Hills Drive

Joji just dropped a new song and it's phenomenal, you should react to it

oh i’m soooo ready for this video

1. Forest hills drive 2. 4YEO 3. Born Sinner 4. FNL 5. Cole world 6. KOD

i always like the video before i watch it then repeatedly go to like it again forgetting i have already 😭 always a great reaction

This the best Cole album,

I still believe this be Cole’s best album. So many demons within the music

MIKE - may god bless your hustle

Damn. Jon won’t even name Rock Reacts anymore. You’re doing an awesome job on your channel 👍🏽