this album is insanely rich, intelligent and beautiful. i will always hate the negative reception it seems to get outside of cole fans

j cole wrote the title track 4 your eyez only in the same room for 8-12 hours. didnt leave his spot once and he spilled his heart out for us

I remember being young and not understanding why J. Cole was liked so much. Maybe It's been my life experiences after and actually listening to what he has to say that I truly connected with him and is now 1 out of my 2 favorite rappers along side with Kendrick. They did a little something together but I would love a Kendrick and Cole album so bad!

unpopular opinion but this is by far my favorite j cole album

J.Cole saved my life. As someone that is black and was 16 when this came out, it helped me get back up on my feet. The nuances he talks about were so relatable. God bless him

The Album is a parallel story between Cole and his friend who died to violence and the last songs ties it all together

When you get he’s mirroring his life and his friend’s life, each track hits different Especially Foldin Clothes. Some of y’all might not know but that’s how some are in the hood. You starting doing good, they like you turning soft “I can’t believe I’m drinking almond milk… -You soft! I wanna fold clothes for you!”

When cole says “forward with the plot 17:45” on immortal if you fast forward the album 17:45 you’ll reach the end of change where the plot of the album is told

From everything Ive heard about this album, is that its his friends life story and he dips in and out of his perspective and his friends. Oh and the background vocals on Change are Ari Lennox, a Dreamville artist Favorite Cole project for me!

J. Cole is my favorite artist and this is easily my favorite of his albums, amazing lyrics over the laid back production and the concept of slowly revealing the album is mostly not about him but his friend. Beautiful.

1:45 for whom the bell tolls. 2:43 immortal 4:35 deja vu. 6:50 vill mentality. 8:49 she’s mine pt. 1 10:47 change 13:40. Neighbors 15:37 folding cloths 18:36 she’s mine pt. 2 21:09 for your eyes only. You’re welcome

This album shows the parallels between J. Cole’s life and his childhood friend’s life who passed away. At the end him promising to make an album one day for his daughter if so,etching happens to him.

fun fact: Steve Lacy produced “Foldin’ Clothes”. very very talented artist in which i think you should check out his work as well. he’s only really put out 3 projects so far and personally i think they’re all phenomenal!

When cole said the almond milk line and she said “that sounds good” 😂😂😂😂😂 loved it

It’s awesome seeing a fellow Mayer fan also listen to one of my fav rappers. Thanks for the content. Love the reactions!🙌🏽🔥

Never expected to see you react to this one. This was one of my fav albums when I was younger.

Really glad you’re doing this one. Love the content.

This brings back so many memories, emotions. I love this album

Was waiting for this one 🔥🔥 Cole 🐐

Foldin Clothes is probably the most underrated song in hip hop history

Although 2014FHD is my favorite Cole album, mostly because it accompanied me during some times of struggle, 4YEO is amazing in its own right. 4YEO gives me a vibe no other album has given me. I feel like I’m following a plot, then I get hit with the last track and always-I mean every. Single. Time.- I leave with an almost out-of-body experience. Great analysis! Glad you enjoyed the album. It’s beautiful for sure. I’m no artist, but if I were to make an album some day, it’ll have to sound like this.

Would also love to see you react to Cole's 2 newest albums, KOD and The Off-Season.

Love the review and content !

my personal favorite cole project

I’ve been waiting for this album review.

J Cole is by far my favorite artist as he has multiple songs that just feel so relatable and I have heard all his music and you give some of the best breakdowns because you can see the genuine care in your reactions and reading of the lyrics! ‼️‼️ should listen to Once an Addict from KOD

One of my favorite albums ever an absolute beauty, and the whole Album I feel like In General was for His friend and his daughter left behind and for us to hear the story which is just something that's hard to hear when you think about which person Cole could be talkin through and entering the shoes of both of them and its all for the one he thinks he might be leaving behind. and i remember listening to this as a Sophomore in school and it blew my mind and broke my heart too

will never forget listening to this album for the first time i was in the back of my freshman year spanish class and nearly broke down into tears after hearing for whom the bell tolls

So many good hip hop and pop listens! Loving it!

Was waiting for this one for so long.

OK, OK. I will finally subscribe. I’ve been lurking in the back but you really do create good content with thoughtful reactions and appreciation of the music. I love Cole going back to his mixtapes. This album took a min to grow on me being that it was quite different from his other stuff at the time but I love it now and it holds a special place for me since this was the concert I finally got to see him live after missing a few stops including the dollar and a dream ones 🤦🏽‍♀️. I think you should react to Better by Deante Hitchcock. He doesn’t necessarily remind me of Cole though he does seemingly have his co sign having showed up some of the Dreamville projects but he was like the newest rapper I really rocked with after Cole and I kinda came to Cole in the same way after a long lull in rap for me.

thanks for the reaction to this album, love it

Loving ur reactions

While I generally prefer 2014 FHD, I do think this is an underrated gem. J.Cole's never been shy to speak on his flaws or express vulnerability, but this album takes it to another level. 'Change' and 'Neighbors' were personal highlights

Man those 30 minutes flew by very quickly. Very cool channel.

I greatly appreciate this reaction 💜 I would love for you to listen to KOD sometime, even if on your own. KOD and 4 your eyez are my 2 favorite albums I listen to on repeat

Amazing record and great analysis, very happy that you got around to it :) If you haven't heard anything from him yet, you should check out James Blake, I think you would really like his last album "Friends That Break Your Heart". It's very melancholic and hautingly beautiful!

thanks for reacting to this project

Not my personal favourite Cole album in terms of musicality and production but in terms of content it's definitely by far the best Cole has released in my opinion. 4 Your Eyez Only made me cry the first time I heard that song, Neighbours and the context behind the song is so telling of the times we live in and overall just an important project. Awesome reaction Shelby! I reckon it would be cool to see you react to some Earl Sweatshirt albums, it would be interesting to see how you'd react to the his more poetic stripped back style of rapping

This album is a musical dairy that majority of people today will never appreciate.

Best song on the album!!! This song is a movie and is just made and executed beautifully

Get chills every time I listen to that last track

I think this is Cole’s best work

Thiis Album and 2014 Foreest Hill Drive are my favorite Cole albums. I love 2014 because it's a great listen and album. However, I feel like in this album Cole elevated pass the music and just created art. I can't view this album like other albums because it contains the most humane aspect of this genre and it's done to perfection.

This album aged like fine wine.

masterpiece, my favorite album of J Cole

Coles vulnerability is one of the many reason he’s one of my favourites.

Huge Cole fan, love this album, my second best after Forest Hills Drive, "rap fans" seem to prefer Born Sinner to it though, that's J Cole's second album under a major label,

Beautiful

one of the best albums i ever heard

This album makes my top music albums of all time. There isn't a second of it that's not correctly created.

Amazing album. Final track is out of this world.

i never understood this album when it came out. none of the songs stuck apart from the beat from neighbors. BUT then it clicked, this is cole's TPAB

the way ppl sleep on this album is insane...

By far my favourite album by his - you should listen to Cole World: The Sideline Story next! And another artist recommendation - do Beach House and Wolf Alice!

Best Cole album, changed my life.

You notice really cool subtle things about this j Cole we love so much

Nice to see the Internet falling in love with this album. FHD Seemed to be Coles most univesallybreconised album but lately 4YEO been getting mad love from reactors. Totally from left field and that's great. Wow

My favorite project from jcole by far

This is tied with 2014 for my favorite album of all time. I honestly listen 4 your eyez only more tbh

I see this album as j. Coles own personal to pimp a butterfly or the equivalent of it

Yesssss thank you!!

Now you have to listen to KOD by j cole it’s the album right after this one and it’s really good

Listen to KOD it’s the album after this and brings a completely new beat/sound, awesome lyrics, and a new take on Cole

Fire video and fire album... you should do Bryson tiller "trap soul"

She’s mine pt. 1 and 2 probably my favourite J Cole song honestly

I know this is not the most popular album but probably my favourite

If you react to Mick Jenkins - The Waters you re the goat

KOD next please Shelby!!

This is my favorite Cole album and idc.

beautiful album

i really think you'll love Denzel Curry's 'Melt my eyes, See your future'

I think before you move on to his newest albums you should check out of couple of older Cole albums that came before 2014 Forest Hill Drive. Friday Night Lights from 2010 and Born Sinner from 2013 are must listens👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾. And I think Section 80 by Kendrick Lamar from 2010 is another. They have had similar complimentary careers is would be fun for you to experience their progression as artists

I honestly don’t get why people don’t like this album. This album is such an emotional dive by Cole. The title track is one my favorite Cole songs. This album is easily top 2-3 from Cole for me. 2014 FHD and KOD are the only two albums I could fathom putting ahead of it.

AYYYYYYEEE 💙😭

Have you heard lemon demons "spirit phone"? If you haven't I would recommend for you to give it a listen😁

Great vid, would like to see you react to CARE FOR ME by SABA

Your videos are so good. You should listen to Childish Gambino's 3.15.20.

You should check out KOD next. Cole truly gets better and better.

If you watch "Neighbors" M/V it's the actual Dreamville house getting raided

A lot of these song s are in the eyes of his friend James that died this album was for him

Lupe Fiasco's "The Cool" and "Drogas Wave" please and thank you!

Can we please get a reaction to Silk Sonic’s 777 performance at the grammys’?🥺 love your reactions btw

i CRIED when i first heard 4 Your Eyez Only

❤️💕thank u

Listen to Bryson Tiller’s exchange if you haven’t already. It’s the same beat as Deja Vu

Best album of all time🤷‍♂️

KOD is a must reaction

Listen to Care for me & Few good things by Saba

When he says I am he’s referring to his music as dope

React to under pressure by Logic next

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️COLE WORLD

Can you react to under pressure by logic please? That would be fire

change is my favorite off of this one

Recommend 2 songs from Kendrick. Same album. "alien girl" and "opposites attract" in that order.

Steve Lacy produced Foldin clothes, you should listen his music

You should really check out NF I think you would enjoy him. Check out "The Search" (album).

Do a reaction on the latest track called London from j cole

Please do a snoh aalegra ugh those feelings again reaction

Now you need to do KOD lol