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JID Delivers a Float to Open the New Year in “30 (Freestyle)”

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JID Delivers a Float to Open the New Year in "30 (Freestyle)"

JID and Conductor Williams. Yes. The two connected for their first drop of 2024, “30 (Freestyle).” The video for the release comes gazing into a building window where JID gets his flow off, while animated words and facial expressions fill the screen.

““30freestyle” jus put some raps on YouTube to start the year off right!! Thank you @tischristo @conductorwilliams @taneruno for the inspiration.. we gone drop all year and see what happened 1/1/24 hello”

– JID

You can see the video below.

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Metro Boomin Had A ‘Great’ 2023, But Has Plans To Release Three Albums In 2024

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Metro Boomin has big plans for the year, despite having one of his best year’s professionally in 2023. After releasing his second studio album Heroes & Villains in December 2022, he stampeded into 2023 with a parade of releases including the Spider-Verse soundtrack, Young Thug’s album Business Is Business, and even a symphony orchestra. But even with all these accomplishments in his rearview, he looks to remain as busy as ever in 2024, with not just one but three new albums on the way — and maybe even more.

After boasting “2023 was great but just watch what I do 2024” on Twitter, a fan asked how many albums he’ll be dropping in 2024. “3 at the very least,” he replied. And although he didn’t go into detail, hints he shared throughout last year gave us some clue what those albums could be.

Shortly after the release of Heroes & Villains, ASAP Rocky joked that his next album, Don’t Be Dumb, would have so much input from Metro that it should be called Flacko Boomin. Then, a month later, Future suggested that his joint album with Metro would be the “album of the year” — although there’s still no sign of it, almost a full year later. JID also confirmed he and Metro have a joint project in the works, and just before the holidays, Metro said he and Zaytoven are working on a few ideas for a potential project, either with an artist or a compilation of artists.

JID Kicks Off His 2024 Campaign With The Slick-Talking ’30 Freestyle’ Video

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In 2022, Atlanta-bred Dreamville rapper JID dropped his third album The Forever Story, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. Since then, he’s seemingly laid low, taking some well-deserved time off after completing the Luv Is 4ever tour with Smino. In May, he announced a joint project with Metro Boomin, then in August, he teased a follow-up to The Forever Story, Forever & A Day.

It looks like he’s ready to kick off his 2024 campaign, as he opened the year with a new freestyle, “30,” dropping a visualizer in which he raps while sitting in a window. The beat is produced by his long-time beatmaking partner Christo, Conductor, and Tane Runo. On New Year’s Day, JID expressed his intent for the year on Twitter, writing, “ima just drop music all year and see what happens.”

It seems mostly like that what will happen is that JID will drop 4ever & A Day sometime this year, finishing up his Metro Booming project sometime after Metro drops his own joint album with Future. Metro said that this project will be his top focus until its release. In the meantime, it seems as though JID will continue dropping these freestyles — and the rap world will be all the better for it.

Check out the “30 Freestyle” video above.

Jay-Z Dropped His Playlist Of His Favorite 2023 Songs, Including Tunes From Beyoncé (Obviously), Drake, And More

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For those who still use Tidal, Jay-Z dropped a new playlist of his favorite songs of 2023 on the app (revealed via a live session) — and some of the picks might be surprising. Of course, the rapper included his wife, Beyoncé, and her new “My House” track that appeared in her Renaissance Tour film.

He also gave a nod to some other close musicians. Drake was included on Jay-Z’s list, with his song “8am In Charlotte,” the second single from the Canadian rapper’s For All The Dogs album, according to HotNewHipHop.

Travis Scott and Playboi Carti’s “Fe!n” collaboration was also one of Jay’s favorites. He also included JID and Lil Yachty, who teamed up on the “Half Doin Dope” track.

In recent years, Jay-Z’s year-end playlist of his favorite songs has become a fun tradition. Through scrolling around on Tidal, it seems he has made the annual lists since 2018.

Continue scrolling to see a few other songs Jay-Z loved this year.

1. “Jennifer’s Body” by Ken Carson
2. “Kostas” by Westside Gunn
3. “FE!N” by Travis Scott & Playboi Carti
4. “Japanese Soul Bar” by Nas
5. “Not A Drill” by Veeze
6. “89 Earthquake” by Larry June & The Alchemist
7. “Spirit 2.0” by Sampha
8. “My House” by Beyoncé
9. “8am In Charlotte” by Drake
10. “Half Doin Dope” by JID & Lil Yachty

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

What Is The JID ‘Surround Sound Challenge’ On TikTok?

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One of last year’s standout rap albums was JID’s The Forever Story. Fueled by singles like “Surround Sound,” “Dance Now,” and “Kody Blu 31,” the album was a critical and fan favorite and commercial success for the Atlanta rapper, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 — his best-performing album to date.

This year, though, The Forever Story is receiving renewed attention, thanks in large part to the “Surround Sound Challenge” on TikTok set to the song. So, just what is the Surround Sound Challenge?

Its alternate name, the Ceiling Challenge, offers a hint: Users have been taping their phones to the ceilings of their homes, classrooms, offices, and even retail establishments in order to get a top-down view as they dance to the beat of JID’s hyperactive single. The team at Dreamville shared some of their favorite examples on the label’s TikTok account:

@dreamville

best trend on tiktok right now 🔥#surroundsound #jid #dreamville (via @J.I.DJID)

♬ Surround Sound – JID

Meanwhile, the label’s president, Ib, noted the song’s recent streaming resurgence as a result of its TikTok popularity, joking on Twitter (never X), “Crazy. Great music never dies it just needs a little tik tok.”

He ain’t wrong. TikTok has increasingly become the launching pad for older or overlooked singles, juicing the stats for tracks like Flyana Boss‘ “You Wish” and Tyla’s “Water,” taking them from relative unknowns to charting major label artists.

J.I.D Thinks J. Cole Had A Better Verse Than Drake On “First Person Shooter”

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Whenever two rappers are featured on a song together, there’s a competitive spirit that seeps in: who had the better verse? Over the past week, there’s been one song on everyone’s minds that perfectly fits into that conversation. Moreover, J. Cole and Drake teamed up for the first time in ten years for “First Person Shooter,” one of the best cuts on Drizzy’s album For All The Dogs. Now, we have a pretty authoritative voice to weigh in on who bested the other lyrically on the tracks. Dreamville’s own J.I.D recently spoke to Never Is Forever and, in a TikTok clip, had a pretty interesting conclusion.

“Yeat,” the Atlanta native answered jokingly when asked who had the best verse on “First Person Shooter.” “I know,” J.I.D said with a laugh when the interviewer tried to correct him. It seems like he didn’t want to have to pick between the two, or just thought that (for meme-related reasons or being genuinely impressed) Yeat just outdid both of them. Then, the interviewer asked the “Half Doin Dope” MC to pick specifically between J. Cole and Drake, and the truth came straight from the heart. “I’ma go with J. Cole all day, it wasn’t even close. We love Drake though, but…”

Read More: J. Cole & Yeat’s “For All The Dogs” Features Battling For Either’s First No. 1 Hit

J.I.D Crowns A Verse On “First Person Shooter”

With the run that J.I.D’s been on in the past few years (and all the great music to come very soon from him), it’s fair to say that he would wash either Cole or Drizzy these days. That aside, though, this got fans debating about “First Person Shooter” again, although most people agree with his take. However, let’s not downplay Drake’s performance, as he had some sharp bars and also had two beats to work with. The important thing at the end of the day is that a great record emerged from it, one that stands out within and beyond the project it sits in.

Meanwhile, what do you think of this take? Do you think that it’s a no-contest victory for North Carolina on “First Person Shooter” or did the 6 God prove why it landed on his album and not Cole’s? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on J.I.D, Drake, and J. Cole.

Read More: J.I.D On Coca-Cola, Atlanta’s Global Influence & If “Stick” Is The Definitive Festival Banger

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Killer Mike’s ‘Maynard Vignette’ Video Pays Homage To An Atlanta Icon With TI, JID, And Jacquees

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Just about three months removed from the release of his sixth studio album Michael, Killer Mike has announced the impending release of a deluxe version of Michael alongside a new single, “Maynard Vignette.”

An ode to one of his heroes, former Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson, “Maynard Vignette” features fellow A-Town rappers JID and T.I., along with singer Jacquees, as Mike reflects on the impact of Jackson’s tenure — and his own.

“I’m a young, Black Maynard, mama gospel singer / Daddy dope slanger, born from the anger,” he raps, while his collaborators also look back on the unlikelihood of their various successes.

Jackson’s success was also unlikely; as the 54th mayor of Atlanta, he was also the first Black mayor of Atlanta and of any major city in the South at a time when sentiments against Black folks in leadership were… let’s just say, “shaky.” He served from 1974 to 1982, then again from 1990 to 1994. His terms were marked by his commitment to public works projects and his work to improve race relations in and around Atlanta.

Mike just wrapped up his High And Holy Tour, while JID is working on multiple follow-ups to his album, The Forever Story. Watch the “Maynard Vignette” video above.

JID And Lil Yachty Artistically Match Each Other’s Energy On Their New Single, ‘Van Gogh’

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Two of the hottest in the game right now have linked up for a double dose of magic. Tonight (September 1), rappers JID and Lil Yachty dropped a two-track EP, titled BlakkBoyz present Half Doin Dope/Van Gogh. On the new project is a track called “Van Gogh,” where the two heavy hitters go back and forth, rapping with the ease of a paintbrush on a canvas.

“The hardest thing for me is stayin’ composed / ‘Cause killin’ sh*t is really all that I know / Funeral goes, casket closed / The choir sings, the pastor goes,” raps JID on the song’s opening verse.

The song gently flows into Yachty’s verse, on which, he brags about an exciting year he’s had, while reminding everyone of the quick-witted bars that made him such a promising act.

“Couldn’t dent the Ferrari, sh*t feel like a coffin / I use the codeine without coughin’, I sleep without tossin’ / She call me daddy ’cause I’m bossin’ / I had a show in two cities, call me Dallas Austin / When I talk, I’m flossin’,” raps Yachty.

The song boasts four verses, and the two artists showcase their undeniable musical chemistry with each other over the course of the song.

You can listen to “Van Gogh” above.