The Fall-Off Lyrics & Tracklist – J. Cole

Album Information

The Fall-Off is the seventh full-length studio album by American hip-hop artist J. Cole, scheduled for release on February 6, 2026, via Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. The album has been one of the most anticipated projects in Cole’s career, having been teased as far back as 2018 and referenced throughout his work over the past decade. It follows his 2021 album The Off-Season and his 2024 mixtape Might Delete Later. The announcement on January 14, 2026, included a cinematic teaser and the unveiling of the album artwork, along with the release of the song “Disc 2 Track 2,” indicating a possible double-album structure. Thematically, the project reflects on fame, mortality and legacy, as Cole contemplates the narrative of “falling off” in popular culture and in his own career.

Release Information: February 6, 2026.

Labels: Dreamville Records, Interscope Records. The Fall-Off was recorded over a multi-year period, spanning from around 2016 to 2026, with a concept rooted in the artist’s long-term creative evolution. The promotional rollout included teaser visuals emphasizing introspective and philosophical themes, as well as the early release of the single “Disc 2 Track 2” ahead of the full album.

Description and Musical Style

The Fall-Off is expected to encompass a range of styles from introspective, lyric-driven hip-hop to more expansive production choices that reflect Cole’s growth as both an emcee and a songwriter. Early singles and previews suggest an emphasis on narrative storytelling and reflective lyricism, with “Disc 2 Track 2” offering a reverse-chronological conceptual approach to life and legacy. The album’s sound likely builds on Cole’s established blend of soulful sampling, boom-bap influences, and modern trap-leaning percussion, while also integrating deeper philosophical concerns about legacy and relevance. Fans and critics have discussed the album in the context of Cole’s broader legacy and potential final chapter as a primary recording artist.

Tracklist

Note: Official full tracklist has not been fully confirmed publicly at the time of writing; the below is based on early reported and widely circulating information that has been referenced in music news reports and pre-release coverage.

  1. 1985 (Intro to The Fall-Off)
  2. Disc 2 Track 2
  3. Who the F**k Is You?
  4. War Games
  5. Port Antonio
  6. cLOUDs

Credits

Primary Artist: J. Cole (vocals, songwriting)

Featured Songs / Associated Releases:

  • Disc 2 Track 2 – J. Cole (lead single ahead of the album; production by DZL & Maneesh)
  • Port Antonio – J. Cole (released as a single in 2024/2025; produced by DZL, Omen, J. Cole)

Producers (As Reported / Expected Contributors):

  • DZL
  • Maneesh
  • Omen
  • J. Cole (self-production)

Context and Background

The concept of The Fall-Off has been part of J. Cole’s artistic narrative for nearly eight years, first teased on the closing track “1985 (Intro to ‘The Fall Off’)” from his 2018 album KOD. Over the years, Cole has referenced the project in various singles and interviews, and the album title became symbolic of his long-term artistic journey. In the interim, Cole released The Off-Season (2021), which explored his technical skills and competitive positioning within the rap landscape, and the mixtape Might Delete Later (2024), which included notable collaborations and responses to contemporary events in hip-hop. The Fall-Off is widely speculated to serve as a culminating statement in his discography, synthesizing his thematic concerns and musical evolution.