Album of the Year (Freestyle)

"Album of the Year (Freestyle)" is a song by American rapper J. Cole. It was released on August 7, 2018 through Dreamville Records, Roc Nation and Interscope Records.[1]

"Album of the Year (Freestyle)"
Single by J. Cole
ReleasedAugust 7, 2018
Recorded2018
GenreHardcore hip hop
Length2:18
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Jermaine Cole
  • Nasir Jones
  • Michael Epps
  • Lamont Porter
Producer(s)
  • J. Cole
  • Ez Elpee
J. Cole singles chronology
"ATM"
(2018)		 "Album of the Year (Freestyle)"
(2018)		 "Tribe"
(2018)
Music video
"Album of the Year (Freestyle)" on YouTube

Background

On August 7, 2018, Cole released "Album of the Year (Freestyle)" over the instrumental to Nas' and the Bravehearts' 2001 single, "Oochie Wally".[2] The single was accompanied by a music video, which premiered on WorldStarHipHop.[3] Cole also announced a new project titled, The Off Season,[2] which he plans to release ahead of his next studio album, The Fall Off. In the description to the video, it reads: The Off Season coming soon... All roads lead to The Fall Off - Cole".[3]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was released on August 7, 2018 as a WorldStarHipHop exclusive. The video was directed by Simon David, and was shot in Raleigh, North Carolina.[3]

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 84
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 87
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 44
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References
  1. "Album of the Year (Freestyle) by J. Cole on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  2. Goddard, Kevin (August 7, 2018). "J. Cole Drops A Freestyle Over Nas' "Oochie Wally" Called "Album Of The Year"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  3. WORLDSTARHIPHOP (August 7, 2018). "J. Cole "Album Of The Year (Freestyle)" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  4. "J. Cole Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  5. "J. Cole Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  6. "J. Cole Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
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