Artist: 
J. Cole

KOD: Vinyl LP

£25.99

Release date: 10 August, 2018

J Coles surprise release new album KOD. The title has three meanings, “Kids On Drugs,” “King Overdosed,” and “Killing Our Demons,” and Cole’s artwork seems to reflect that with themes around royalty, children, substance abuse, and death. An illustrated J. Cole sports a crown on the vibrant
cover. It also features several skulls and children doing drugs inside of his robe. “This album is no way intended to glorify addiction,” reads the fine print above Cole’s head. The back cover also includes drawings of children and drugs. The 12 tracks only feature one artist named kiLL edward on two
songs (The Cut Off and Friends). Some speculate kiLL edward could simply be J. Cole’s alter-ego. A song by kiLL edward was uploaded to Spotify this year, and it features a voice that is strikingly similar to Cole’s.

Track List

Side A

  1. Intro
  2. KOD
  3. Photograph
  4. The Cut Off
  5. ATM
  6. Motiv8
  7. Kevin’s Heart

Side B

  1. BRACKETS
  2. Once an Addict
  3. FRIENDS
  4. Window Pain
  5. 1985
Formats: 
Vinyl LP
Label: 
Interscope
Cat#:
6003223