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J.I.D
Destin Choice Route (born October 31, 1990), better known by his stage name JID (also stylized J.I.D), is an American rapper. He is a part of the musical collective Spillage Village, founded by EarthGang in 2010, with Hollywood JB, JordxnBryant, and 6lack, among others. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. He is also a member of the hip hop supergroup Zoink Gang, with Smino, Buddy, and Guapdad 4000. JID began gaining recognition after releasing several independent projects such as ''Route of Evil'' (2012), ''Para Tu'' (2013) and ''DiCaprio'' (2015). His debut studio album, ''The Never Story'', was released in 2017 to public praise and included the single "Never". He released his second album, ''DiCaprio 2'', in 2018; it contains the singles " 151 Rum" and "Off Deez" (with J. Cole) and also received critical acclaim. In 2021, he released the single "Enemy" with pop rock band Imagine Dragons, which became his highest charting and most popular single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DiCaprio 2
''DiCaprio 2'' is the second studio album by American rapper JID, hosted by DJ Drama. It was released on November 26, 2018, by Dreamville Records, Interscope Records and Spillage Village. The album serves as the follow up to his debut album, '' The Never Story'' (2017), and a sequel to his extended play ''DiCaprio'' (2015). The album was supported by two singles: " 151 Rum" and "Off Deez" with J. Cole. The album features guest appearances from 6LACK, ASAP Ferg, BJ the Chicago Kid, Ella Mai, J. Cole, Joey Badass and Method Man. Production of ''DiCaprio 2'' was handled by a variety of record producers, including Christo, J. Cole, Elite, Nice Rec, Hollywood JB, WondaGurl, Kenny Beats, Skhye Hutch, Ron Gilmore, ChaseTheMoney and the late Mac Miller among others, contributing to the album. The album explores a variety of topics including competition, loyalty, criticism, depression, drug abuse and women's empowerment. It also touches on other topics such as gang violence, African ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Never Story
''The Never Story'' is the debut album by American rapper JID. It was released on March 10, 2017, by Dreamville Records, Spillage Village and Interscope Records. ''The Never Story'' was supported by four official singles; "Never", "D/vision", "Hereditary" and "EdEddnEddy". The album received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number 197 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. J.I.D's lyrics details a narrative on his upbringing in East Atlanta. Background On February 24, the first single "Never" was released. On March 6, the second single, "D/vision" was released, and the tracklist for the album was revealed. The album features guest appearances from EarthGang, 6LACK, and Mereba, with production coming from J. Cole, Hollywood JB, Frank Dukes, Childish Major, Christo, Sean McVerry, Latrell James, OZ the Additive, Tha Officialz, SMKA, and The Imaginary Kids. Singles and promotion On February 20, 2017, the same day of announcing the signing to Dreamville, the album's first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Off Deez
"Off Deez" is a song by American rappers JID and J. Cole. It was released on November 6, 2018, released as the second single for JID's album ''DiCaprio 2''. The song is produced by ChaseTheMoney and Dro Fe. It also includes vocals from DJ Drama, who was the host for the album. The song samples "Esclavo Y Amo" by Los Pasteles Verdes. Background On November 4, 2018, JID announced the album's second single, "Off Deez", which is a hip hop song and a collaboration with J. Cole, JID previewed the song on Instagram live a few days earlier. The song was released on November 6, and was produced by ChaseTheMoney, with additional production from Dro Fe. On November 17, in an interview, JID revealed that he originally sent the song to Kendrick Lamar before sending it to J. Cole, however due to scheduling differences, the collaboration did not happen. Critical reception The song received positive reviews for its rapid lyricism with Yoh Phillips of ''DJBooth'' saying "Chase The Money gave J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EarthGang
EarthGang (stylized EARTHGANG) is an American hip hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Olu (aka Johnny Venus) and WowGr8 (aka Doctur Dot – born Eian Parker). They are co-founders of the musical collective Spillage Village, with JID, Hollywood JB, JordxnBryant, 6LACK, Mereba, and Benji. Formed in 2008, EarthGang released their first EP, ''The Better Party,'' in 2010. This was followed by several singles and two mixtapes, ''Mad Men'' and ''Good News'' in 2011. In 2013, the duo released their debut album ''Shallow Graves For Toys'' and was largely well-received, with Noisey calling it "one of the most well thought-out releases of the year" and praising the album's "playful delivery and biting lyricism." Their second album, ''Strays with Rabies'', was released to positive reviews in 2015. After signing to J. Cole's Dreamville Records, EarthGang released a trilogy of EPs: '' Rags'', ''Robots'' (2017), and '' Royalty'' (2018), leading up to their major label debut album, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
151 Rum (song)
"151 Rum" is a song by American rapper JID, released on September 19, 2018 as the lead single from his second studio album, ''DiCaprio 2''. It was produced by Nice Rec and Christo. Critical reception Kevin Goddard of HotNewHipHop called the song a "lyrical onslaught". Charles Holmes of ''Rolling Stone'' said "J.I.D.'s flow is the crowning achievement of '151 Rum'. Nimble, sparse and blunt, every word serves the song's plot. It's hard to make a chorus that contains a tongue twister like, '151 rum and a blunt, young nigga numb, numb, numb and he got a little gun / A little bitty killer really doin' it for fun, give him a little bit and he'll get a nigga done' work musically and technically. But the rapid flow, haunting chants and J.I.D's bars transform the song into the audio equivalent of running for one's life". Music video The music video for "151 Rum" premiered on May 1, 2019. It was directed by Scott Lazer, and features a cameo from his producer DJ Christo. In the video's p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreamville Records
Dreamville Records is an American record label founded by American rapper J. Cole and his manager Ibrahim Hamad. The label is currently distributed through Interscope Records, a unit of Universal Music Group. The roster includes Bas (rapper), Bas, Ari Lennox, Cozz, Omen (musician), Omen, Lute (rapper), Lute, JID, EarthGang, and Cole himself. Dreamville also houses American record producers Elite (record producer), Elite, Ron Gilmore, and Cedric Brown. History 2007–2012: Formation and early years During the composition of ''The Come Up'', Cole started his own record label in early 2007 with current Sudanese-American label president Ibrahim Hamad. Cole and Hamad met while attending St. John's University (New York City), St. John's University. Cole sought for an avenue to release his own music, while Hamad yearned to start a record label, prompting the two to team up to form Dreamville Records. Rapper Omen (musician), Omen has been affiliated with Dreamville since the beginning, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Forever Story
''The Forever Story'' is the third studio album by American rapper JID. It was released on August 26, 2022, through Dreamville and Interscope Records. The album features guest appearances from Kenny Mason, EarthGang, 21 Savage, Baby Tate, Lil Durk, Ari Lennox, Yasiin Bey, Lil Wayne, Johntá Austin, Ravyn Lenae and Eryn Allen Kane. An extended version would later be released in November 2022. Background ''The Forever Story'' was a highly anticipated project, as it marks JID's first solo output in almost four years, since the critically acclaimed ''DiCaprio 2'' was released in 2018. ''Our Generation Music'' wrote: "With a forthcoming album that's been in the works for nearly a half decade, fans could ironically call the wait for JID's next project The Forever Story''.'" Conceptually, ''The Forever Story'' is a sequel to JID's debut album, ''The Never Story'', released in 2017. The title is a direct reference to the 2017 album's title, and the artwork alludes to the 2017 album's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enemy (Imagine Dragons And JID Song)
"Enemy" is a song by American pop rock band Imagine Dragons and American rapper JID. It was released through Interscope Records and Kidinakorner on October 28, 2021, from the soundtrack of the animated streaming television series ''Arcane (TV series), Arcane''. The song was written by the artists alongside Justin Tranter and the producers Mattman & Robin. The song was also included on the band's fifth studio album ''Mercury – Act 1''. The song became JID's first song to reach the top 5 in the US, and became the band's first song to reach the top 5 since the 2017 song "Thunder (Imagine Dragons song), Thunder". Background "Enemy" was recorded for the animated Netflix series ''Arcane'', which premiered on November 6, 2021. The inspiration behind the song was the video game ''League of Legends'', with the band having previously recorded the song "Warriors (Imagine Dragons song), Warriors" for the 2014 ''League of Legends'' World Championship. On Instagram, JID said "I wrote this v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bas (rapper)
Abbas Hamad (born May 27, 1987), better known by his stage name Bas, is an American rapper. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records via Interscope Records. His first studio album ''Last Winter'', was released on April 29, 2014, followed by his second studio album, ''Too High to Riot'', which was released on March 4, 2016. Bas' third album, ''Milky Way'', was released on August 24, 2018. Bas was born in Paris, France, in 1987, to Sudanese parents. At the age of 8, his family moved to New York City. He attended St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, New York. Musical career 2011–2013: Career beginnings and mixtapes In 2011, Bas released his debut mixtape titled ''Quarter Water Raised Vol. 1''. In 2013, his second mixtape was released entitled, ''Quarter Water Raised Vol. 2''. In 2013, Bas was featured on J. Cole's "New York Times" along with 50 Cent from Cole's album ''Born Sinner'', and then on DJ Khaled's "Hells Kitchen" from ''Suffering from Success''. He then appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SinceThe80s
SinceThe80s is an American record label, management, and publishing company founded by Barry "Hefner" Johnson, Kei Henderson, and Zekiel "Zeke" Nicholson, based in Atlanta and Pittsburgh. The label is a joint venture with Motown, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. History Barry "Hefner" Johnson started in the music industry from marketing and promotion with Warner Music Group and Sony Music, promoting Pittsburgh artists such as Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. In 2014, Kei Henderson met 21 Savage during the annual Atlanta hip-hop festival, A3C, and became his manager, while Johnson and Zekiel Nicholson co-manage JID and EarthGang, who both signed with Dreamville in 2017. They made the progression from management to label executives since they already take on those responsibilities as managers, and launched SinceThe80s. Henderson told ''Billboard'', "I realized how much I was doing on my own, everything from merch design, web design, staffing a team ndhiring radio." In an intervie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guapdad 4000
Akeem Ali Douglas Hayes (born July 26, 1992), professionally known as Guap aka Guapdad4000, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is also a member of the hip hop supergroup Zoink Gang, with JID, Smino, and Buddy. He released his first mixtape ''Scamboy Color'' on December 6, 2017. His debut studio album '' Dior Deposits'' was released on October 25, 2019. Musical career On December 6, 2017, he released his first mixtape ''Scamboy Color'', which included production from Ducko McFli, IAMSU, and Guapdad himself, among others. In 2018, he made a guest appearance on fellow west coast rapper Buddy's album '' Harlan & Alondra'' on the song "Shameless". On January 6, 2019, Hayes was invited to the Dreamville recording sessions for the compilation album ''Revenge of the Dreamers III''. He was featured on the songs "Don't Hit Me Right Now", "Wells Fargo", and "Costa Rica". He talked about the recording sessions in an interview saying "t wasLife-changing. The best musical learn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smino
Christopher Smith Jr. (born October 2, 1991), better known by his stage name Smino, is an American rapper and singer. Smino is the founder of the musical collective Zero Fatigue with Bari, Monte Booker, Jay2, and Ravyn Lenae. He is a member of the hip-hop supergroup Zoink Gang, with JID, Buddy and Guapdad 4000. He is also one third of the supergroup Ghetto Sage, with Saba and Noname. Smino is signed to Downtown Records and Interscope. Smino initially gained local recognition in 2012 where he released a mixtape called ''Smeezy Dot Com'', and a collaboration mixtape with Bari called ''Retail''. In 2015, he released two EPs: ''S!Ck S!Ck S!Ck'' and ''blkjuptr''. His debut studio album ''blkswn'' was released to critical acclaim on March 14, 2017. His second studio album, '' NØIR'', was released on November 8, 2018. His third studio album, ''Luv 4 Rent'' was released on October 28, 2022. Early life and education Christopher Smith Jr. was born into a musical family in St. Louis, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
