Work Out

Critic Score
Based on 1 review
User Score
Based on 156 ratings
2011 Rank: #157
June 15, 2011 / Release Date
Single / Format
Roc Nation / Label
J. ColeProducer
J. Cole, Kanye WestWriter
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Critic Reviews

80
Billboard
With “Work Out,” Cole proves that turning a two-second snippet of West’s “Workout Plan” into a four-minute jam can make for a serviceable debut single.
LaCroixBoix
80

There's something just so 2000's about this track that makes it so addictive.

MANONTHEM00N
80

Shit ain't even top 3 on the Sideline Story but it always hits me idk why.

Fred2121
100

Juggernaut has another message: My dad has told me that AOTY is simply not worth it. With seeing my fellow members of the community attempt a strike against Rob. Me being kicked for hours and hours I put in is not fair for reasons they haven’t explained. They have actually explained from Rob, he said it’s for my actions after being banned, which they haven’t listed. Just baffling but have a good day guys and anyone who followed me can either try and unfollow me or take me out ... read more

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91

It's catchy and better than half of the radio hits nowadays. Also technically there is no "Let Nas Down" without "Work Out".

IhateDeltarune
91

this wouldve hit different on the radio. too bad im a high schooler

caxly
80

without kanye clearing that sample we would not have jcole of dreamville in its current state

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