No Role Modelz
| "No Role Modelz" | ||||
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| Single by J. Cole | ||||
| from the album 2014 Forest Hills Drive | ||||
| Released | August 4, 2015[1][2] | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:52 | |||
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"No Role Modelz" is a song by American rapper J. Cole, taken from his third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.[3] The song samples "Don't Save Her" by Project Pat, and was produced by Phonix Beats and J. Cole.[4] During the week of December 22, 2015, the song reached number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Cole his fourth top 40 hit as a solo artist and the highest-charting single from 2014 Forest Hills Drive. As of May 20, 2016, the single has officially been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Critical reception
"No Role Modelz" received mixed reviews from music critics. Craig Jenkins of Pitchfork Media said "No Role Modelz" parlays a suspicion about a hook-up being a golddigger into a tirade about reality T.V women lacking respectable public figures crudely suggesting that "she's shallow but the pussy deep." 2014 Forest Hills Drive often plays at a depth it never delivers."[5]
Charts
| Chart (2015–16) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 62 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 36 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 27 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ "Going for Adds – Urban". Radio & Records. VNU Media. August 4, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Going for Adds – Rhythmic". Radio & Records. VNU Media. August 4, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ↑ Peters, Mitchell. "J. Cole Unveils '2014 Forest Hills Drive' Track List". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/j-cole-reveals-2014-forest-hills-drive-tracklist-news.13029.html
- ↑ Jenkins, Craig (December 11, 2014). "J. Cole: 2014 Forest Hills Drive". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ↑ "J. Cole – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for J. Cole. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ↑ "J. Cole – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for J. Cole. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ↑ "J. Cole – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for J. Cole. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ↑ "American single certifications – J Cole – No Role Modelz". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH