Forbidden Fruit (J. Cole song)

"Forbidden Fruit" is a song by American hip hop recording artist J. Cole. The song was sent to radio stations in August 2013, as the third official single from Cole's second studio album, Born Sinner (2013). "Forbidden Fruit" was produced by Cole himself and features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, who contributes vocals to the song's hook. The song features a sample of American jazz musician Ronnie Foster's "Mystic Brew", most recognized from its use on hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation". The song was met with mixed reviews from music critics. "Forbidden Fruit" would peak at number 46 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

"Forbidden Fruit"
Single by J. Cole featuring Kendrick Lamar
from the album Born Sinner
ReleasedAugust 1, 2013 (2013-08-01)
Recorded2013
Premier Studios (New York City)
GenreHip hop
Length4:29
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • J. Cole
J. Cole singles chronology
"Crooked Smile"
(2013)
"Forbidden Fruit"
(2013)
"She Knows"
(2013)
Kendrick Lamar singles chronology
"Give It 2 U"
(2013)
"Forbidden Fruit"
(2013)
"Radioactive"
(2014)
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