J. Cole is continuing his trend of revisiting his iconic albums with a special 10th anniversary reissue of his groundbreaking third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. The Dreamville rapper announced on November 29 that the reissue will be available in physical formats and include previously unreleased bonus songs, offering fans a chance to relive the era that helped cement his legacy.
A Special Edition for Fans
To commemorate the album’s 10-year milestone, Cole will release 2014 Forest Hills Drive on vinyl and CD, complete with a treasure trove of rare tracks. On his X (formerly Twitter) account, he revealed that the reissue will feature unreleased songs that “nearly made the album,” giving listeners a peek behind the curtain of this celebrated project.
The reissue will come in two distinct variants:
- 10 Year Anniversary Edition: This version includes the original album cover with a blue hue and four bonus tracks: “Home Soon,” “Die Together,” “Judgement Day,” and “Winter Wonderland.”
- Alternate Cover Edition: Featuring new artwork, this edition includes a different set of bonus songs: “Keep Heaven Dancing,” “Miles,” “Black Man In Hollywood,” and “Obviously.” Only 2,014 copies of this limited edition vinyl will be available.
The reissue drops on December 6, just days before the official 10-year anniversary of 2014 Forest Hills Drive, giving fans a chance to celebrate the milestone in style.
More From J. Cole’s Archive
The announcement of the 2014 Forest Hills Drive reissue comes shortly after J. Cole made three of his beloved mixtapes — The Come Up, The Warm Up, and Friday Night Lights — available on streaming platforms for the first time. The latter, especially, holds deep personal significance for Cole, as he shared on social media: “This is a very special moment for me. Been waiting patiently for this day, like a lot of y’all have.”
He continued to express his gratitude to fans who kept his early works alive, even when they were unavailable on streaming platforms, calling it a “full idea of what this means for me personally.”
Inevitable: A Look Back at J. Cole’s Career
These reissues are part of a broader reflection on his career, aligned with Cole’s ongoing audio series, Inevitable. In the 10-part series, Cole and his longtime manager Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad, alongside frequent collaborator Scott Lazer, delve deep into his extensive discography. The series has already produced memorable moments, including unreleased tracks from collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell, and even personal revelations about Cole’s history with Kanye West.
For J. Cole, these reissues and reflections on his past aren’t just a celebration of his career but a way to connect with fans who have supported him since his early days.
A Monumental Year for J. Cole
The release of 2014 Forest Hills Drive 10 years ago marked a defining moment in J. Cole’s career, and it remains a fan favorite for its deeply personal storytelling and impeccable production. As the anniversary approaches, Cole’s decision to share these bonus tracks and revisit the album through the reissue offers a rare opportunity for fans to experience 2014 Forest Hills Drive in a whole new way. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his work, this reissue promises to be a nostalgic journey through one of the most impactful albums of the past decade.
