The Come Up
J. Cole · 2007
65 min · 21 tracks · Southern hip-hop · conscious hip-hop
A raw blend of Southern hip-hop beats and introspective lyricism that captures youthful ambition.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful ambition and introspection
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- short tracks for quick engagement
- wave-like energy shifts throughout
- for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'The Come Up' is J. Cole's debut mixtape, showcasing his early promise as a rapper and producer. At this time, he was still largely unknown but had begun to gain attention after being the first artist signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kendrick Lamar· Big K.R.I.T.· Isaiah Rashad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:54
- 2 Simba 2:36
- 3 I’m the Man 2:59
- 4 School Daze 3:53
- 5 Dolla and a Dream 4:37
- 6 Throw It Up 3:39
- 7 Quote Me 2:25
- 8 College Boy 5:05
- 9 Split You Up 3:13
- 10 Plain (skit) 1:31
- 11 The Come Up 2:11
- 12 Mighty Crazy 1:22
- 13 Dead Presidents 3:10
- 14 Lil Ghetto Nigga 4:11
- 15 Homecoming 1:56
- 16 Carolina on My Mind 3:42
- 17 Can’t Cry 4:16
- 18 Goin Off 2:49
- 19 Rags to Riches (At the Beep) 4:49
- 20 Get It 3:37
- 21 I Do My Thing 2:42
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