On February 6, 2026, J. Cole’s seventh and last studio album, The Fall Off, came out. It was a big deal in hip-hop because it had surprise collaborations with Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Tems. Cole and the Dreamville team worked together as executive producers on this double-disc project. It has 24 introspective tracks split into “Disc 29” and “Disc 39,” which show his life at ages 29 and 39.
On “Only You” from Disc 39, Burna Boy sings without credit, adding an Afrobeat touch to Cole’s reflective storytelling. On “Bunce Road Blues,” Tems and Future sing ethereal hooks on Disc 29. These hidden gems mix Cole’s raw lyrics with sounds from around the world, making songs like “Poor Thang” and “The Villest” get a lot of attention right away. They also pay homage to Erykah Badu.
The trailer that came out in January got people excited for the Super Bowl drop. It had a Cole snippet about the downsides of fame and gritty studio cover art. Fans love the story arc from Fayetteville roots to adulthood, with early hits like “Two Six,” “Drum N Bass,” and “Bunce Road Blues,” which was produced by the Alchemist.
