J.I.D Wants to Take You to the Movies
A profile of Atlanta's next great rap star on the cusp of 'DiCaprio 2,' based on a series of interviews from 2016 and 2018.
J.I.D
- Real Name: Destin Route
- Nickname: Jiddy J.I.D
- Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
- Label: Dreamville / Interscope
Best New Song: J.I.D — "Off Deez" featuring J. Cole
"Off Deez" is an oil slick of a single, presenting J.I.D at his best.
J.I.D on the State of Freestyling: "N***as Don't Freestyle"
“Who really freestyles? Like, saying some shit?”
7 Most Anticipated Remaining Hip-Hop Albums of 2018
After 10 months of blockbuster releases, these are the 2018 albums we still can't wait to hear.
J.I.D Explains Why He Signed with J. Cole & Dreamville
Whatever Dreamville has going on behind the scenes, it is absolutely working.
Denzel Curry Admits J.I.D Made Him Rewrite a 'TA13OO' Verse
“He’s the only person in this game that got me to write.”
An Interview About Next-Level Hip-Hop Visuals With EarthGang & J.I.D’s Video Director
If you aren't watching the videos, you're only getting half the experience.
20 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2017 (So Far), Ranked (Pt. 2)
We look forward to you voicing your complaints. Again.
Dreams Come True: My Night With J. Cole & Dreamville
J. Cole told me that he reads my work. You really never know who is watching, appreciating all that you do.
TDE Meets Dreamville: Isaiah Rashad & Spillage Village Are Recording "Some Jams"
Well, well, well, look at what we have here.
Kendrick's 'DAMN.' Is Great, But I Can't Stop Listening to J.I.D's 'The Never Story'
The Dreamville artist's debut album offers the same excitement as K. Dot's 'Section.80.'
Why Word of Mouth Still Matters Most in Music's Algorithm Age
A personal recommendation is still the only one that matters in a world of tastemakers, payola, curated playlists and gatekeepers.
Smino, J.I.D & the Next Evolution in Hip-Hop Vocals
Monotone emcees are going by the wayside and I love it.
J.I.D 'The Never Story' Cheat Code Album Review
'The Never Story' showcases all sides of Dreamville's most recent signee—East Atlanta's lyrical samurai.