2014 Forest Hills Drive is the third studio album by American rapper J. It was released on December 9, 2014, by ByStorm Entertainment, Columbia Records, Dreamville Records and Roc Nation. Recording sessions took place over the whole year, while the production on the album was primarily handled by Cole himself, along with several others.
| J. Cole: Road to Homecoming | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Scott Lazer |
| Starring | J. Cole |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Adam Roy Rodney |
| Producers | Richard Clark Jr. Tim Grant Jon Muedder |
| Editors | Valeria Gualdi Oliver Riley-Smith Alicia Hedley Maria Simone Williams |
| Distributor | HBO Dreamville Films |
| Release | |
| Original release | December 16, 2015 – January 9, 2016 |
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J. Cole: Road to Homecoming is a 2015 mini-documentary series about American rapper J. Cole. The documentary series provides insight into the 2014 Forest Hills Drive album rollout, documents each act of the Forest Hills Drive Tour, and highlights of the 2015 Dollar & A Dream Tour.[1]
Premise[edit]
On December 15, 2015, Cole announced the mini-series which gives an intimate look at his creative process and the inner workings of his career. Upon the premiere date, J. Cole wrote:
This hour and a half special is actually the final piece of a 5 part mini-documentary series that we shot and edited at Dreamville Films this year. To keep it real, I'm just as excited about the first four episodes as i am the Homecoming film. These pieces all document some important moments from the last year of my life. [...] Once thing I know about myself is that I don't like to give too much of me outside of the music. I'm grateful of having my dream career of putting words together, flipping samples and making projects that make you feel something. With that said, I try to keep this relationship mostly about the music.[2]
Release[edit]
The first four episodes of the mini-series were released weekly, and included behind-the-scenes footage of the album's creation, music videos, and backstage on the tour.[3][4] Guest appearances included Kendrick Lamar, Wale, ASAP Ferg and Rihanna.[5][6] The fifth episode aired on January 9, as the concert film, Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming, covering his 2015 show at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina.[7] All episodes were available for free on Vimeo until January 9.
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Fuck Money, Spread Love' | Scott Lazer | December 16, 2015 | |
| The first installment of a chronicle of the making of rapper J. Cole's third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, includes a surprise visit to Morehouse College and a listening session at his old home in Fayetteville, N.C. | ||||
| 2 | 'Ain't Nothin' Like That' | Scott Lazer | December 23, 2015 | |
| Cole gets his diploma from St. John's University in Queens seven years after he graduated because he never paid a fee for a library book. Also: a look at how a tour is planned. | ||||
| 3 | 'This Is What You Wanted' | Scott Lazer | December 30, 2015 | |
| The steps to booking a venue are chronicled. Also includes appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna and Wale. | ||||
| 4 | 'Buses, Vans, and Trains' | Scott Lazer | January 6, 2016 | |
| The final phases of the tour are put together, including the stage design and visual effects. | ||||
| 5 | 'Homecoming' | Scott Lazer | January 9, 2016 | |
| J. Cole returns to his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina for an endearing performance of his platinum selling album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. | ||||
References[edit]
- ^Platon, Adelle. 'Watch Episode 1 of J. Cole's 'Road to Homecoming' Miniseries'. Billboard.
- ^'WATCH THE REVEALING FIRST EPISODE OF J. COLE'S 'ROAD TO HOMECOMING' HBO DOCUMENTARY'. MTV.
- ^Augustin, Camille. 'J. Cole Releases Part One Of Mini-Documentary Series Ahead Of HBO Special'. Vibe. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^Schwartz, Danny. 'J. Cole's HBO Documentary 'Road To Homecoming' (Episode 2)'. hotnewhiphop. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^Augustin, Camille. 'Wale, Kendrick Lamar & Rihanna Join J. Cole In Episode 3 Of 'Road To Homecoming' Series'. Vibe. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^Danny Schwartz (January 6, 2016). 'J. Cole's HBO Documentary 'Road To Homecoming' (Episode 4)'. hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^'J. Cole's 90-Minute HBO Documentary 'Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming' Is Here'. Hypebeast. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
2014 Forest Hills Drive Documentary Youtube
Since releasing his platinum-selling and universally acclaimed album 2014 Forest Hills Drive last year, J. Cole has continued to claim his rightful place as one of this generation’s brightest stars. Not only applauded for his lyrical abilities and his production work – he recently flipped an A Tribe Called Quest classic – his involvement in social and political activism and his humanitarian efforts have not gone unnoticed, either. The album’s success was historic: J. Cole became the first artist in recorded music history to go platinum without having any features on the album in question, and the corresponding tour sold out venues across the country. However, the tour’ most poignant moment came when Cole returned to his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina, where cameras captured an exhilarating moment in the young star’s biggest year yet.
HBO will be airing a special 90-minute documentary and concert film on January 9 that will showcase not only the celebratory homecoming show, but also some backstory and history into how J. Cole got to where he is now. Featuring the perspective of Cole’s own words, it will no doubt be an inspiring and moving homage to the hard work that culminated into an unforgettable performance for his local fanbase. Also included are the surprise guest appearances from Drake, Jay Z, and others who helped put on what is arguably one of the best live shows in contemporary Hip-Hop. Check out the trailer below, and set your calendars to remind you to turn on HBO or log into HBO GO on January 9.
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