Album of the Year (Freestyle)
| "Album of the Year (Freestyle)" | |
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| Single by J. Cole | |
| Released | August 7, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Hardcore hip hop |
| Length | 2:18 |
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| "Album of the Year (Freestyle)" on YouTube | |
"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]
Background
[edit ]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 Cole planned to release ahead of his next studio album, The Fall Off. The video's description reads: The Off Season coming soon... All roads lead to The Fall Off - Cole".[3]
Music video
[edit ]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 filmed in Raleigh, North Carolina.[3]
Charts
[edit ]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 84 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 [5] | 87 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard )[6] | 44 |
References
[edit ]- ^ "Album of the Year (Freestyle) by J. Cole on iTunes". iTunes . Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ a b Goddard, Kevin (August 7, 2018). "J. Cole Drops A Freestyle Over Nas' "Oochie Wally" Called "Album Of The Year"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ a b c WORLDSTARHIPHOP (August 7, 2018). "J. Cole "Album Of The Year (Freestyle)" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube . Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ "J. Cole Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ "J. Cole Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ "J. Cole Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2018.