Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT former NBA player Steve Francis on the cover. In fact, it’s J. Cole’s audio engineer on tour, Raymond Rogers. He was heavily featured throughout Cole’s HBO series, Road To Homecoming.
You could say he has money on his mind, literally. He’s started with a dollar and a dream and has ambitions of making more money and success.
The background image shows tour buses, reflecting on how much of the project was recorded during the 3rd leg of the 2014 Forest Hills Drive Tour. The tour bus also represent the strive that Cole and his team have made to fulfill their dreams.
What you will also notice is that some of the songs will appear on the respective artists upcoming solo releases. For those unfamiliar with the artists, they serve as an introduction to their music, sound and the direction of their newest projects. If this project has impressed you, be sure to be on the lookout for Too High To Riot, Nothing Personal, and 1996 PT. 2 in 2016.