Add to the fact they came up in an era where that pop-rap sound was quite popular and I'm guessing their label or whatever wanted them to match the sound for maximum success. I know Drake plastered TML with features because he wanted to spread his image more and with Krit I'm not sure why his debut ended up like that, I know the label caused the delay for sure

He shows more hunger with loosies and guest features yet doesn't retain the same style onto his albums. I know The Truly Yours loosies was supposed to end up on BS, and those songs were some of his greatest work.

I never understood that. If he would treat every verse on his album like a feature he would have a classic in a minute. He also has to stop producing his own s*** and when he gets others producers they just give him Cole sounding beats. He needs to go way left like Flying Lotus or something. Would be refreshing

Exactly. I wish his performances on features would translate to his albums. This is partly why i think he needs to work with other producers to get him out his comfort zone.

Workout isn’t a bad song. Hating music because its mainstream or commercial is SO lame

Thank me later was phenomenal

I agree weakest debut from the big 3, I still played the s*** out it though. I was a huge Cole Stan back then.

Work Out is FIRE, I love that song.

I don't know wtf Nas was talking about, everybody loves that song and it was getting played constantly.

TML was ok but still above SS

What a weak debut, Cole still a Goat in my book

I know with BS he brought it upon himself, which is why I think it ended up being average too (Better than SS tho)

Imo it's only good for nostalgia, otherwise I think it's one of Cole's worst songs

Was actually surprised by the apparent bad reception of this album, never really looked at reviews or anything back then but loved it a lot. Still go back to it.

had some nice songs but overall yeah

It was his debut album

Wasn’t horrible but left much room for improvement

it's actually one of his better albums musically
too bad the rapping aged like horse s***

Naw FHD and even 4YEO was much better

Rise & shine a classic though

it's a damn shame tbh

the you can't outfart me line

the beat on mr nice watch

Can’t Get Enough

Thank Me Later has the same issues and it might be even worse