Follow Me Home is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist Jay Rock; it was released on July 26, 2011, under Top Dawg Entertainment and Strange Music.^[1][2][3][4] The album was preceded by two singles; "All My Life (In the Ghetto)" and "Hood Gone Love It".

The album features guest appearances from labelmates Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul along with Lil Wayne, will.i.am, Chris Brown, Tech N9ne and Rick Ross, among others. The album's production was handled by Cool & Dre, Focus..., J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Sounwave, Terrace Martin, Tha Bizness and Willie B, among others. The album debuted at number 83 on the US Billboard 200, selling 5,300 copies in its first week.^[5]

In an interview promoting the album, Jay Rock stated: "If you have been through a struggle, you are going to feel this album".^[3] He has described the album as being his story, coming from nothing and gunning for the top.^[3] He compared this album to N.W.A's albums, as he's made the album for the ghetto, saying it's not for the radio, nor is it for the club.^[6] Although signed to independent record labels Top Dawg and Strange, Jay Rock still worked with several mainstream artists and high-profile record producers on the album.^[7]

Jay Rock was an opening act with Nipsey Hussle on The L.A.X. Tour in promotion of The Game's third studio album L.A.X. in 2009. In 2010 Jay Rock went on tour with G-Unit and American rapper 50 Cent on The Invitation Tour in promotion of the album. After that tour wrapped up he went on tour with Tech N9ne, E-40, Glasses Malone and Kutt Calhoun on the Independent Grind Tour.

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Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	73/100[17]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Entertainment Weekly	B+ [18]
HipHopDX	[19]
HipHopSite.Com	[20]
XXL	[21]

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Upon its release, Follow Me Home was met with positive reviews, with critics praising Jay Rock's lyrical ability, his narrative skills, his production selection, and the Old-School West Coast feel. The album also holds a score of 73 out of a 100 on Metacritic based on 5 reviews which indicates generally favorable reviews.^[22] Kyle Anderson of Entertainment Weekly praises the old school West Coast feel of the album, Jay Rock's flow and the minimalistic beats. Also comparing it to Game's debut album.^[18] XXL gave the album a XL praising Rock's; lyrical storytelling, crossover ability of "Just Like Me" and "Westside" along with the production of "Elbows" and "Code Red".^[21] AllMusic gave the album a 3 out of 5, calling the album a "real life urban drama script" while praising the album's production and collaborators.^[23] HipHopDX complimented the introspective lyrics of "Just Like Me" and "M.O.N.E.Y." while also praising the West Coast production of "Elbows and "Code Red" and Lil Wayne and Rick Ross's collaborations on "All My Life" and "Finest Hour" respectively. Their final score for the album was 3.5 out of 5.^[19]

The track listing for Follow Me Home was confirmed by the website HipHopDX.^[24][25]

Notes

• (co.) signifies a co-producer
• "Code Red" features uncredited additional vocals from Kendrick Lamar.
• "Elbows" features uncredited additional vocals from Kendrick Lamar.
• "All I Know Is" features uncredited additional vocals from Alori Joh and Ab-Soul.
• "They Be On It" features uncredited additional vocals from Kendrick Lamar.
• "Life's a Gamble" features uncredited additional vocals from Ab-Soul.