There’s new J.I.D. out (even if it is a loosie cut from The Never Story) and I’m happy. The bars are there, especially throughout the first verse and elsewhere with lines like “we stick together like Huck and Finn.” The production, helmed by Wondagurl and Cubeatz, is there. The flow is a thing of hotness, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @JIDsv – The Never Story
Today has seen some pretty sweet jams come out (and a few meh moments). But, J.I.D.’s debut, The Never Story, falls into the category of pretty sweet tuneage. The recent Dreamville signee comes correct on this one. Featuring tracks like “D/vision” (featured on SOTB earlier this month), “EdEddnEddy,” the boombap/jazz rap-heavy “Somebody,” and the 6LACK-aided […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @JIDsv x @EarthGang – D/Vision
Say what you will about J. Cole, there’s no denying that Cole can produce his ass off and can find dope artists like few others in the game these days. J.I.D. and Earth Gang get on a Cole track that feels pretty grimy boombap with late-2010s sensibilities and it’s a beautiful thing. There’s not much […]
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