J. Cole is basking in the success of his collaboration with Drake on the chart-topping “For All The Dogs” album, and he attributes their achievement to the loyalty of their fans, who are still actively purchasing iTunes downloads.
Key Takeaway
J. Cole expresses gratitude to his fans for their continued support by purchasing iTunes downloads of his music. He also credits Drake for the collaboration that helped him achieve his first No. 1 hit on the charts.
A No. 1 Hit for J. Cole
During an interview on the “A Safe Place” podcast with Lil Yachty, J. Cole shared his reaction to his first-ever No. 1 hit, titled “First Person Shooter.” Although the track was later surpassed by another Drake hit, “IDGAF,” featuring Yeat, J. Cole showed no signs of bitterness. He explained that he did not actively encourage his fans to stream “FPS” over “IDGAF,” but he credited them for their continued support of traditional music consumption methods, such as purchasing song downloads from iTunes.
Counting Every Sale
According to Billboard, J. Cole and Drake sold 4,000 downloads of their collaboration and secured the 7th spot on the Digital Song Sales chart in the first week. Although these numbers may not seem staggering compared to the millions of streams the track received on digital service providers and radio, every sale contributes to the race for the top spot.
A Historic Milestone for Drake
The success of “For All The Dogs” granted Drake his 13th top hit, putting him on par with the legendary Michael Jackson for the most top hits achieved by a solo male artist. Drake has been celebrating this milestone through memes and social media posts, and J. Cole acknowledges that the collaboration with Drake played a crucial role in propelling him to his first No. 1 hit on the charts.
