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J. Cole Says ‘The Fall-Off’ Ends His Solo Album Era as Projections Signal Year’s Biggest Debut

Fans can still expect the long‑teased It’s a Boy mixtape despite his step‑back from making more solo albums.

Overview

  • In a fan Q&A, J. Cole said he has no interest in making more albums under his name and called The Fall-Off a project he will not try to top.
  • He outlined a pivot toward producing and helping shape other artists’ music, citing a growing passion for a more selfless creative role.
  • Early forecasts put The Fall-Off at 260,000–300,000 first-week units in the U.S., including 80,000-plus in pure sales, positioning it as 2026’s biggest debut so far.
  • The 24-track double album features guests including Future, Tems, and Burna Boy, and is being promoted through a grassroots Trunk Sale Tour that began at North Carolina A&T.
  • Cole confirmed the It’s a Boy mixtape is not scrapped and teased releasing leftover material from The Fall-Off era, including alternate versions of “Legacy.”