J Cole is rapping at his absolute best here, there is not a single slow moment and you can hear the effort and passion he has put into this album. Probably going to be AOTY.
Everything Joey Bada$$ talked about in 2017 is still relevant in 2026.
The production carries so hard (Except on Meet the Dealers), Peggy's rapping is so repetitive and predictable (The 1st Amendment). He can keep the "Director's cut to himself".