Overview
- Cole announced the album’s Feb. 6 release with a cinematic trailer showing everyday scenes and a narration about the notion of “falling off,” ending with a 30‑second song snippet that cuts out over gunshot sounds.
- He unveiled the cover art and opened vinyl preorders, including a limited “Stealth Edition” described as produced under heightened security to preserve the reveal.
- Hours later he released a music video labeled “Disc 2 Track 2,” prompting double‑album speculation and accompanied by a note saying the project has been crafted over more than a decade.
- The release date aligns with “Two Six,” a nickname for his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina, underscoring the personal symbolism of the timing.
- No features have been confirmed, though outside chatter and reposts, including from a Drake collaborator and Mal of the Rory & Mal podcast, have fueled unverified speculation, and high‑profile reactions such as LeBron James’s post show the announcement’s cultural reach.