"1 0 0 . m i l" is the fourth track from J. Cole's sixth studio album, The Off-Season (2021) . Featuring longtime collaborator and Dreamville signee Bas , the song serves as a high-energy anthem about maintaining a competitive "grind" despite achieving massive financial success.
: J. Cole uses the track to convey that no matter how successful or wealthy one becomes—specifically reaching the "100 million" mark—they should never lose their original hunger or drive. J. Cole - 1 0 0 . m i l feat. Bas (Audio)
: Cole celebrates his rise from an unknown artist to a staple on "Mount Rushmore" while criticizing other rappers for falsifying their backgrounds or street credentials. "1 0 0
1 0 0 . m i l ' (with Bas) - song and lyrics by J. Cole, Bas - Spotify Featuring longtime collaborator and Dreamville signee Bas ,
: A notable bar in the song references his partner's loyalty, joking that even if Michael B. Jordan called her, she wouldn't switch up. Production and Collaboration The track was produced by T-Minus and J. Cole himself.
: The lyrics emphasize personal growth and the ability to bounce back from defeat, with Cole noting, "When I get defeated, believe I get up".