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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • “Dance Now” is JID’s latest hit, which has been streamed over 13 million times on Spotify to date. The song features fellow Atlanta native Kenny Mason on the chorus and is off JID’s latest album 'The Forever Story.' The hot track is also produced by Aviad and Christo. On today’s Verified, find out the meaning behind the hit song.
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Комментарии • 625

  • @jid6871
    @jid6871 2 года назад +4197

    ∞∞∞∞

  • @alvaropanitz2697
    @alvaropanitz2697 2 года назад +643

    Talks in ASMR, Raps in GOAT

    • @QUINN_JPEG
      @QUINN_JPEG 10 месяцев назад +4

      he and jeleel need a podcast

    • @DaijaMonroe
      @DaijaMonroe 2 месяца назад +1

      Basically 😊😊😊

    • @officialkingtkay
      @officialkingtkay Месяц назад

      I was not expecting the asmr 😂😂😂😂

  • @ChemicalBassBooster
    @ChemicalBassBooster 2 года назад +3712

    Jid is on another level of talented, his wordplay, flow, everything is 20/10, he killed this new album!

    • @danielhill9912
      @danielhill9912 2 года назад +29

      Aoty

    • @CelayaMusic
      @CelayaMusic 2 года назад +40

      He’s got the smoothest flow in the game

    • @venomouscarnage8886
      @venomouscarnage8886 2 года назад +34

      Play his 3 albums in order and it's so beautiful goes so well together almost like one massive album

    • @oneoffnate
      @oneoffnate 2 года назад +1

      No lies told

    • @Jayvon11
      @Jayvon11 2 года назад

      facts

  • @BadBoy65t
    @BadBoy65t 2 года назад +1793

    He’s chill but you can tell he has a fun and energetic side to him

    • @donkeyy8331
      @donkeyy8331 2 года назад +26

      yeah, I could feel that side of him in his tiny desk concert. Super fun concert with a different vibe to his own songs.

    • @indigovindictive2097
      @indigovindictive2097 2 года назад +4

      oh yeah especially on tracks like westbrook

    • @swaythekid
      @swaythekid 2 года назад

      Man

    • @ani4389
      @ani4389 2 года назад +1

      Scorpio gang 🎃 LMAO

    • @indigovindictive2097
      @indigovindictive2097 2 года назад

      @@ani4389 ????

  • @paradox_sunflowers
    @paradox_sunflowers 2 года назад +317

    JID whispering like he a kid trying to hide his first raps from his mom

    • @syrenxo
      @syrenxo Год назад +3

      I love JID but the way I just laughed😂😂
      Now I can’t unhear what you just said smh 😂

  • @akachi.5134
    @akachi.5134 2 года назад +2184

    JID’s lyrical ability is unmatched, top 5 material for real 🔥

  • @user-hq2sp2kb8m
    @user-hq2sp2kb8m 2 года назад +2155

    JID is on a helluva press run to get him known to the public. Shout out King

    • @cyatram
      @cyatram 2 года назад +84

      It’s about time people showed this man love.

    • @ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo
      @ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo 2 года назад +26

      Right it's about time he get the exposure

    • @withoutthejuice7193
      @withoutthejuice7193 2 года назад +12

      I think he’s gonna get there with this album. He damn sure deserves it.

    • @S0LILOQUY
      @S0LILOQUY Год назад +1

      @@withoutthejuice7193 hard asf

    • @miahdona8161
      @miahdona8161 Год назад +1

      He's next up to have that same impact Cole and Kendrick did.

  • @willjackson6522
    @willjackson6522 2 года назад +1128

    With how soft JID’s speaking voice is, I don’t know why I was ever surprised to hear he could sing 😂

    • @BrotherMalMusic
      @BrotherMalMusic 2 года назад +24

      Having a soft speaking voice doesn’t mean you can sing well brother

    • @Mana-hd5qt
      @Mana-hd5qt 2 года назад +70

      @@BrotherMalMusic yeah singing is a skill for sure but natural tone matters. Its like you can be a god at piano but you definitely sound better on a steinway than a dollar store toy keybord.

    • @CarbonComs
      @CarbonComs 2 года назад +3

      @@BrotherMalMusic He's saying the opposite. He was surprised he could sing but he shouldn't have been having already heard him speak before.

    • @BrotherMalMusic
      @BrotherMalMusic 2 года назад

      @@CarbonComs i know what he’s saying

  • @yaymjisdead
    @yaymjisdead 2 года назад +608

    I love how he gave props to Tyler most artist wouldn't admit they got inspired by someone else 💯

    • @cullenbotcher
      @cullenbotcher 2 года назад +52

      I assume he's talking about Juggernaut cause the chorus of Dance Now definitely feels like that

    • @SHIFTKICK
      @SHIFTKICK 2 года назад +31

      especially of someone from the same generation. most dudes would be too competitive or insecure to admit that so i respect the openness

    • @nathansaunders943
      @nathansaunders943 2 года назад +4

      Idk, nowadays I think a lot of artists will talk about their inspiration coming from their peers.. he mentions cole and x in the song even

    • @SHIFTKICK
      @SHIFTKICK 2 года назад

      @@nathansaunders943 he mentions them, but who else is? on the contrary, mick jenkins hating on isaiah rashad comes to mind. i feel like most rappers getting compared to their peers makes them not wanna give props

    • @stealthpoint
      @stealthpoint 2 года назад +1

      @@cullenbotcher yah or something off of wolf

  • @lyric1062
    @lyric1062 2 года назад +742

    The forever story= Album of the year!

  • @nicholasnardone4139
    @nicholasnardone4139 2 года назад +379

    JID really rappin' in lowercase in this interview

    • @joedirt3611
      @joedirt3611 2 года назад +67

      He talks like a hood Michael Jackson

    • @demetreidemornea2134
      @demetreidemornea2134 Год назад +28

      @@joedirt3611 he look like hood micheal Jackson😭😭😭

    • @lfbsmig
      @lfbsmig Год назад

      💀

  • @prodotis_
    @prodotis_ 2 года назад +660

    i met jid after a concert a couple years ago. chillest guy ever

    • @dudeimtay6985
      @dudeimtay6985 2 года назад +34

      lowkey jealous

    • @scoob5035
      @scoob5035 2 года назад +38

      @@dudeimtay6985 high key

    • @elegant4027
      @elegant4027 2 года назад +1

      🧢 he don’t know you

    • @dudeimtay6985
      @dudeimtay6985 2 года назад +5

      @@scoob5035 do ik you?

    • @scoob5035
      @scoob5035 2 года назад +12

      @@dudeimtay6985 i’m saying i’m highkey jealous, relax

  • @RadicalGamesBrasil
    @RadicalGamesBrasil 2 года назад +490

    Hope this video goes viral so JID finally gets the recognition he deserves, mans story telling is like Kendrick and the flow is unreal

    • @oyega1010
      @oyega1010 2 года назад

      Too far. Wym he's like Kendrick lmao

    • @uwuLegacy
      @uwuLegacy 2 года назад

      @@oyega1010 maybe not yet but he could definitely get there if he keeps it up and perfects his craft.

    • @khahlis
      @khahlis 2 года назад +22

      @@oyega1010 tf you talking about too far?? how long does jid have to prove himself until y'all respect him

    • @mattp283
      @mattp283 2 года назад

      jid has the same monthly listeners as Uzi lol, he has recognition

    • @travis1x52
      @travis1x52 Год назад +1

      @@mattp283 nah he definitely doesnt, u can ask even a lot of none rap fans and they will at least know him but if u dont follow the rap scene close you most likely wont know who JID is tbh

  • @user-hq2sp2kb8m
    @user-hq2sp2kb8m 2 года назад +371

    It's sooooo refreshing to see Genius interviewing someone with a deeper meaning to the lyrics instead of lying and just rhyming for the sake of rhyming

    • @toku5397
      @toku5397 2 года назад +34

      There is nothing wrong with rhyming just to rhyme but it does make me respect the music more when there is meaning. For example we still bumping carti

    • @hueysoprano
      @hueysoprano 2 года назад +5

      @@toku5397 speak for urself, carti can’t hang wit JID

    • @toku5397
      @toku5397 2 года назад +14

      @@hueysoprano did u read my comment properly?

    • @hueysoprano
      @hueysoprano 2 года назад +2

      @@toku5397 yea im saying y’all can keep that nonsense. JID is an actual revolutionary in the game

    • @maurice7002
      @maurice7002 2 года назад +9

      @@hueysoprano carti definitely has more influence than jid rn

  • @caiomarinho1257
    @caiomarinho1257 2 года назад +141

    initially i got mad that JID din't break down every single bar in the song but after a certain point i just like thinking that he is so next level that he doesn't even bother explaining why it's fire because that's just base line for him

    • @loki350
      @loki350 2 года назад +58

      He's more concerned with giving light to the underlying intention than explaining a fairly obvious punch or entendre

    • @allisterfield6028
      @allisterfield6028 2 года назад +1

      imo i just think he left most of the gun bars alone and only explained bars that didnt portray something negative like that or that he couldnt say in a decent way

    • @uwuLegacy
      @uwuLegacy 2 года назад +5

      I think talking about the song itself and what he’s trying to say makes for much better content than just explaining what a nine in his pants means

  • @MOMO_dakING
    @MOMO_dakING 2 года назад +87

    JID is the definition of underated ....I mean just listening to his music,he should be getting way more attention ....plus the forever story is an amazing album....I fell in love with it from the very first listen

  • @beezyplays4323
    @beezyplays4323 2 года назад +73

    JID would need a 40 minute segment to break down his songs fr fr

  • @beinerthchitivamachado9892
    @beinerthchitivamachado9892 2 года назад +64

    EASILY one of the best albums of this year. Crazy how we got blessed with great albums from King Kendrick, JID, Denzel, Saba, Lupe, Vince, Benny...

  • @SOL1DSNAKE420
    @SOL1DSNAKE420 2 года назад +107

    JID is on the level of Kendrick and Cole and no one can change my mind. Pure raw talent

    • @uwuLegacy
      @uwuLegacy 2 года назад +3

      Maybe not yet but he can definitely get there if he keeps perfecting

    • @remy7663
      @remy7663 2 года назад +8

      in terms of talent for sho

    • @SOL1DSNAKE420
      @SOL1DSNAKE420 2 года назад

      @@remy7663yeah that's what I meant

    • @arogueburrito
      @arogueburrito Год назад +4

      I've been saying JID is up next. Cole and Kendrick are great, I hope they drop a few more bangers, but their cultural peak was a few years back. The next class of rappers circa 2025 will include JID, not sure who else but he's there

    • @edwinakekeli9139
      @edwinakekeli9139 Год назад

      I agree

  • @alancantu2557
    @alancantu2557 2 года назад +145

    This entire album is literally flawless, and it’s absolutely an album of the year contender. I’m glad the game’s got JID to take care of it in the future.

  • @majellavanbemmel
    @majellavanbemmel 2 года назад +106

    JID finally getting that recognition

    • @athrym9755
      @athrym9755 2 года назад +2

      Fr

    • @nosyl8475
      @nosyl8475 2 года назад

      hell yeah! he earned it

    • @jesi6486
      @jesi6486 Год назад +1

      I agree but I feel like he’s still too underrated

  • @serenityofsuffering2003
    @serenityofsuffering2003 Год назад +5

    He's so soft-spoken

  • @jpgeccho
    @jpgeccho 2 года назад +30

    I’m in love with the forever story rn. Definitely my favourite album of the year and JID has definitely grown on me a lot after it

  • @brandonmccoy7006
    @brandonmccoy7006 2 года назад +18

    JID is just too good. His lyrical ability and flow are unbelievable. It's crazy that more people don't know who he is. He's such a genuine person too

  • @paulisthelegend
    @paulisthelegend 2 года назад +19

    So happy to see JID popping up everywhere at the moment. He’s amazing

  • @prodsorted
    @prodsorted 2 года назад +39

    saw jid live opening for logic along with cordae in november of 2019. i was very aware of how praised the never story and dicaprio 2 were as well, i already knew this man had it. fast forwarding only 3 years, jid drops what i think is album of the year. crazy to think.

  • @seven7seven547
    @seven7seven547 2 года назад +12

    JID is so fire man. Dance Now dropped and i listened to it and instantly loved it and its now #1 on my On Repeat playlist🔥🔥

  • @k.i1755
    @k.i1755 2 года назад +18

    JID BACK IN THE CITY WITH IT 💥💥💥

  • @literallyjusteddie
    @literallyjusteddie 2 года назад +26

    jid is such an incredible lyricist

  • @dieselclockwork
    @dieselclockwork 2 года назад +14

    JID one of the rawest in the game right now. Glad to see he’s finally getting the respect he deserves. His story is inspiring to a small artist like myself with dreams of one day making it out the underground. I hope someday I’ll be interviewed on Genius too 🤞🏼🤞🏼🔥

  • @dopestaff8746
    @dopestaff8746 2 года назад +32

    this man really have some big talent u can hear it in this song ❤️❤️❤️

  • @cxxxyn
    @cxxxyn 2 года назад +10

    god i love how much im seeing JID in the media lately. I love his music so much he deserves the hype.

  • @compilationarena3970
    @compilationarena3970 2 года назад +15

    The whole album is a beautiful journey

  • @theblacklipbastardspodcast243
    @theblacklipbastardspodcast243 2 года назад +13

    This song is so lyrically densed he’d need a whole series to break it down

  • @Cam-vf2tc
    @Cam-vf2tc 2 года назад +14

    he was definitely listening to juggernaut when he was talking about tyler 😂

  • @adrienmars8584
    @adrienmars8584 2 года назад +7

    Crazy lyricist man ! And his music is so enjoyable with a HUGE replay value too ! Definitely appreciated the album

  • @abis7936
    @abis7936 2 года назад +10

    “because it’s just utterly true”

  • @Ajlexxii
    @Ajlexxii 2 года назад +32

    I wanna see JID perform so bad 😩

  • @charredbiscuit8807
    @charredbiscuit8807 2 года назад +52

    Bro speaks in lowercase

  • @xaetivity
    @xaetivity 2 года назад +11

    I love all the Atlanta references in this song, the whole album does this too! 🔥

  • @mozaboza7849
    @mozaboza7849 2 года назад +6

    Hes so chill, i like him so much like artist

  • @PC-lb7jq
    @PC-lb7jq 2 года назад +3

    Been waitiing for this omg

  • @redbone.
    @redbone. 2 года назад +7

    JID so Hella dope. And I'm glad he's getting the recognition that he deserves 💙

  • @MrJray1120
    @MrJray1120 2 года назад +6

    This man puts so much thought into every aspect of his songs, then backs it up with top notch delivery. Dreamville is entering a golden era right now, glad I get to listen to it

  • @queenv4340
    @queenv4340 Год назад +2

    This guy is a legend fr, he sound so calm

  • @ultrasoniqbeatz
    @ultrasoniqbeatz 2 года назад +5

    Jid is one artist I’ll love to create a beat for. His cadence is smooth

  • @zhonuh8414
    @zhonuh8414 2 года назад +6

    I love that he shouted out and showed love to Omeretta the Great! Amazing artists from the same city

  • @overlordupchuck
    @overlordupchuck 2 года назад +14

    LETS GO JID!!!! TO THE TOP

  • @darronarnold3526
    @darronarnold3526 2 года назад +11

    Glad jid is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves

  • @FaisalMalik
    @FaisalMalik 2 года назад +8

    JID! This brother is finally getting his flowers 💐🏆 AOTY for real

  • @erichammer173
    @erichammer173 Год назад +1

    Love to his this side of JID, so calm love you brotha and your music!

  • @toma.j
    @toma.j 2 года назад +4

    He's voice is soo chill!!

  • @Zdy_og
    @Zdy_og 2 года назад +4

    JID back in da city wit it

  • @brotundo
    @brotundo 2 года назад +3

    Great work from Aviad and Christo on the instrumentental

  • @Jusher41
    @Jusher41 2 года назад +2

    he sounds so cool, chill and calm. love homies vibe.

  • @tegazel
    @tegazel Год назад +2

    i never had a artist in my top 3 this fast in my life

  • @WEBPMAFIAONYOUTUBE
    @WEBPMAFIAONYOUTUBE 11 месяцев назад +2

    Not even a hot take at this point, but I think JID is actual GOAT material

  • @sunflowersamurai10
    @sunflowersamurai10 2 года назад +9

    The guys flow is elite, this song is amazing

  • @ShaggyJ1000
    @ShaggyJ1000 11 месяцев назад +3

    To people who don’t believe lyrical rap doesn’t have a space in todays world…look at this man

  • @aezidoubleu
    @aezidoubleu 2 года назад +6

    JID is beyond talented give it a few years and he’ll be in everyone’s top ten discussion

  • @jesse_messi4413
    @jesse_messi4413 2 года назад +5

    so happy JID getting more and more recognition

  • @ruhul135
    @ruhul135 2 года назад +13

    JID forever story is album of the year 🔥🔥

  • @OfficialJLOVE
    @OfficialJLOVE 2 года назад +2

    Love that you mentioned you were aspired by another artist to help with your creativity!

  • @rockyporterjr4215
    @rockyporterjr4215 Год назад +2

    i love your music!!

  • @jarabadinka
    @jarabadinka 5 месяцев назад +2

    i met jid, hes so chill and nice. i also asked him if he would ever do a song with kendrick but with the jcole and kendrick beef atm, i dont think it will happen.

    • @LukeTheSchoolBoy
      @LukeTheSchoolBoy 20 дней назад +1

      Cole and Kendrick don't really have beef. Even when Cole was dissing, he still said "I love my brother" it was just friendly competition.
      I hope JID, Cole, and Kendrick all get on a song together. that would be awesome.

  • @evilbug555to666
    @evilbug555to666 2 года назад +5

    The forever story is a 10/10 album...Top album of 2022🔥🔥🔥

  • @thegrinch7677
    @thegrinch7677 2 года назад +12

    Y’all been sleepin on this man for ages… glad people finally putting the respect he deserves on his name

  • @kimora9373
    @kimora9373 2 года назад +1

    Ive beeenn waiting for this

  • @lillamarrd.b.6529
    @lillamarrd.b.6529 2 года назад +8

    You know ima rant when I take to Ja😮‍💨🔥

  • @nuggetishot
    @nuggetishot 2 года назад +5

    Jid is so talented, to have that lyrical ability is insane

  • @thevectorchef
    @thevectorchef Год назад +4

    Give JID a Grammy. His flow laps people like Captain America when he said, "On your left."

  • @dalefrye9361
    @dalefrye9361 2 года назад +2

    Love watching this cat grow over the years. The albums just keep getting deeper and deeper n better and better.

  • @47negus
    @47negus 2 года назад +8

    finally someone thats more than worth it in here

  • @kazedanny4395
    @kazedanny4395 2 года назад +7

    JID finally getting the spotlight 🙌

  • @jaideveremy4371
    @jaideveremy4371 2 года назад +10

    I can't believe it's the king of fast rap

  • @NotReallyGavin
    @NotReallyGavin 2 года назад +3

    I loved that he got some inspiration from tyler, really cool to see rappers go out their comfort zone.

  • @zuakgod6072
    @zuakgod6072 Год назад +1

    This guy is so smart and talented wtf.... who gon keep up with him

  • @yosiahw4305
    @yosiahw4305 2 года назад +8

    J.I.D. is like the Isaiah Rashad of Dreamville, not quite Kendrick (J Cole) yet but he's climbing every day until Cole passes him the torch.

  • @jxcquizzz
    @jxcquizzz Год назад +3

    The way he presents himself is how I feel like I would if I was being interviewed. I never really see rappers being quiet.

  • @akashvyas5070
    @akashvyas5070 2 года назад +1

    he is so polite and kind

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful 2 года назад +3

    The forever story..forever awesome.

  • @vxbezcway-9188
    @vxbezcway-9188 2 года назад +1

    I’ve been wanting this ever since it came out!!

  • @ryangoodrich4148
    @ryangoodrich4148 2 года назад +3

    JID’s tiny desk concert is amazing!

  • @CoreyWBaker
    @CoreyWBaker 2 года назад +2

    The greatest. Hands down, glad to finally see him getting recognition.

  • @zern4483
    @zern4483 2 года назад +2

    The Tyler shoutout 🔥🔥

  • @kathweeny4125
    @kathweeny4125 2 года назад

    I am eating up all these interviews blessed 🙌🏾

  • @tegazel
    @tegazel Год назад +1

    his voice 😍😍

  • @JoshB100
    @JoshB100 2 года назад +4

    “Where the story ends an the plot begins” this thee hardest fckin bar I heard all 2022 🔥🔥🔥

  • @messywebdev
    @messywebdev 2 года назад +4

    JID and Earthgang are THE best thing to happen to rap/hip-hop in a looong time. LONG TIME.

  • @Mr3legsn2socks
    @Mr3legsn2socks 2 года назад +3

    The way he uses his words are above me

  • @candice-pz8eq
    @candice-pz8eq Год назад +1

    I would loved a video on money so many meanings to verses that just he could really explains what he means by them 😭

  • @me-qh6du
    @me-qh6du 2 года назад +3

    JID is poppin off this year

  • @swaythekid
    @swaythekid 2 года назад +3

    Glad Jid is getting the recognition he deserves man! 🖤🤟🏽

  • @kaihutchinson7404
    @kaihutchinson7404 Год назад +3

    “theres a gun inside my pants which is like utterly true” did nobody catch that😂

  • @bigmoneyyy
    @bigmoneyyy 9 месяцев назад +1

    So many of his lyrics in that song are crazy

  • @ShaggyJ1000
    @ShaggyJ1000 11 месяцев назад +1

    JID definitely is one of my favorite rappers of today!

  • @Noobalator
    @Noobalator Год назад +2

    That pre-chorus slaps.

  • @LookingForAName...
    @LookingForAName... 2 года назад +2

    Forever story has no skippable tracks

  • @mxkhn
    @mxkhn 2 года назад +2

    Thought they might mention sampling Zusha by Yoel's Niggun. This beat with JID on it immediately made me look into the sample.

  • @stealthpoint
    @stealthpoint 2 года назад +10

    I can’t explain it but JID is like the Michael Jackson of rap