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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 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 Год назад +4172

    ∞∞∞∞

  • @alvaropanitz2697
    @alvaropanitz2697 Год назад +617

    Talks in ASMR, Raps in GOAT

    • @QUINN_JPEG
      @QUINN_JPEG 9 месяцев назад +3

      he and jeleel need a podcast

    • @DaijaMonroe
      @DaijaMonroe Месяц назад +1

      Basically 😊😊😊

    • @officialkingtkay
      @officialkingtkay 29 дней назад

      I was not expecting the asmr 😂😂😂😂

  • @ChemicalBassBooster
    @ChemicalBassBooster Год назад +3700

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

  • @paradox_sunflowers
    @paradox_sunflowers Год назад +301

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

    • @animehawtie
      @animehawtie Год назад +2

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

  • @BadBoy65t
    @BadBoy65t Год назад +1776

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

    • @donkeyy8331
      @donkeyy8331 Год 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 Год назад +4

      oh yeah especially on tracks like westbrook

    • @swaythekid
      @swaythekid Год назад

      Man

    • @ani4389
      @ani4389 Год назад +1

      Scorpio gang 🎃 LMAO

    • @indigovindictive2097
      @indigovindictive2097 Год назад

      @@ani4389 ????

  • @user-hq2sp2kb8m
    @user-hq2sp2kb8m Год назад +2150

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

    • @cyatram
      @cyatram Год назад +84

      It’s about time people showed this man love.

    • @ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo
      @ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo Год назад +26

      Right it's about time he get the exposure

    • @withoutthejuice7193
      @withoutthejuice7193 Год 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 Год назад +1118

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

    • @BrotherMalMusic
      @BrotherMalMusic Год назад +24

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

    • @Mana-hd5qt
      @Mana-hd5qt Год 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 Год 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 Год назад

      @@CarbonComs i know what he’s saying

  • @akachi.5134
    @akachi.5134 Год назад +2176

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

  • @lyric1062
    @lyric1062 Год назад +740

    The forever story= Album of the year!

  • @yaymjisdead
    @yaymjisdead Год назад +606

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

    • @cullenbotcher
      @cullenbotcher Год назад +52

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

    • @SHIFTKICK
      @SHIFTKICK Год 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 Год 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 Год 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 Год назад +1

      @@cullenbotcher yah or something off of wolf

  • @nicholasnardone4139
    @nicholasnardone4139 Год назад +373

    JID really rappin' in lowercase in this interview

    • @joedirt3611
      @joedirt3611 Год 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_ Год назад +659

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

    • @dudeimtay6985
      @dudeimtay6985 Год назад +34

      lowkey jealous

    • @scoob5035
      @scoob5035 Год назад +38

      @@dudeimtay6985 high key

    • @elegant4027
      @elegant4027 Год назад +1

      🧢 he don’t know you

    • @dudeimtay6985
      @dudeimtay6985 Год назад +5

      @@scoob5035 do ik you?

    • @scoob5035
      @scoob5035 Год назад +12

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

  • @RadicalGamesBrasil
    @RadicalGamesBrasil Год 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 Год назад

      Too far. Wym he's like Kendrick lmao

    • @uwuLegacy
      @uwuLegacy Год назад

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

    • @khahlis
      @khahlis Год назад +22

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

    • @mattp283
      @mattp283 Год 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 Год 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 Год 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 Год назад +5

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

    • @toku5397
      @toku5397 Год назад +14

      @@hueysoprano did u read my comment properly?

    • @hueysoprano
      @hueysoprano Год назад +2

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

    • @maurice7002
      @maurice7002 Год назад +9

      @@hueysoprano carti definitely has more influence than jid rn

  • @caiomarinho1257
    @caiomarinho1257 Год 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 Год назад +58

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

    • @allisterfield6028
      @allisterfield6028 Год 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 Год 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 Год 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 Год назад +73

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

  • @beinerthchitivamachado9892
    @beinerthchitivamachado9892 Год 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 Год назад +106

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

    • @uwuLegacy
      @uwuLegacy Год назад +2

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

    • @remy7663
      @remy7663 Год назад +7

      in terms of talent for sho

    • @SOL1DSNAKE420
      @SOL1DSNAKE420 Год 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 Год 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.

  • @serenityofsuffering2003
    @serenityofsuffering2003 Год назад +5

    He's so soft-spoken

  • @majellavanbemmel
    @majellavanbemmel Год назад +106

    JID finally getting that recognition

    • @athrym9755
      @athrym9755 Год назад +2

      Fr

    • @nosyl8475
      @nosyl8475 Год назад

      hell yeah! he earned it

    • @jesi6486
      @jesi6486 Год назад +1

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

  • @paulisthelegend
    @paulisthelegend Год назад +19

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

  • @brandonmccoy7006
    @brandonmccoy7006 Год 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

  • @jpgeccho
    @jpgeccho Год 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

  • @prodsorted
    @prodsorted Год 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.

  • @theblacklipbastardspodcast243
    @theblacklipbastardspodcast243 Год назад +13

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

  • @k.i1755
    @k.i1755 Год назад +18

    JID BACK IN THE CITY WITH IT 💥💥💥

  • @charredbiscuit8807
    @charredbiscuit8807 Год назад +51

    Bro speaks in lowercase

  • @seven7seven547
    @seven7seven547 Год 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🔥🔥

  • @literallyjusteddie
    @literallyjusteddie Год назад +26

    jid is such an incredible lyricist

  • @cxxxyn
    @cxxxyn Год 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 Год назад +15

    The whole album is a beautiful journey

  • @Cam-vf2tc
    @Cam-vf2tc Год назад +14

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

  • @dieselclockwork
    @dieselclockwork Год 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 🤞🏼🤞🏼🔥

  • @queenv4340
    @queenv4340 Год назад +2

    This guy is a legend fr, he sound so calm

  • @Ajlexxii
    @Ajlexxii Год назад +32

    I wanna see JID perform so bad 😩

  • @abis7936
    @abis7936 Год назад +10

    “because it’s just utterly true”

  • @dopestaff8746
    @dopestaff8746 Год назад +32

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

  • @tegazel
    @tegazel Год назад +2

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

  • @xaetivity
    @xaetivity Год назад +11

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

  • @FaisalMalik
    @FaisalMalik Год назад +8

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

  • @darronarnold3526
    @darronarnold3526 Год назад +11

    Glad jid is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves

  • @MrJray1120
    @MrJray1120 Год 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

  • @mozaboza7849
    @mozaboza7849 Год назад +6

    Hes so chill, i like him so much like artist

  • @adrienmars8584
    @adrienmars8584 Год назад +7

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

  • @zhonuh8414
    @zhonuh8414 Год назад +6

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

  • @WEBPMAFIAONYOUTUBE
    @WEBPMAFIAONYOUTUBE 11 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @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

  • @thevectorchef
    @thevectorchef Год назад +4

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

  • @redbone.
    @redbone. Год назад +7

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

  • @jacquizzz3476
    @jacquizzz3476 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.

  • @ultrasoniqbeatz
    @ultrasoniqbeatz Год назад +5

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

  • @sunflowersamurai10
    @sunflowersamurai10 Год назад +9

    The guys flow is elite, this song is amazing

  • @Zdy_og
    @Zdy_og Год назад +4

    JID back in da city wit it

  • @toma.j
    @toma.j Год назад +4

    He's voice is soo chill!!

  • @Jusher41
    @Jusher41 Год назад +2

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

  • @aezidoubleu
    @aezidoubleu Год 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 Год назад +5

    so happy JID getting more and more recognition

  • @nuggetishot
    @nuggetishot Год назад +5

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

  • @overlordupchuck
    @overlordupchuck Год назад +14

    LETS GO JID!!!! TO THE TOP

  • @ruhul135
    @ruhul135 Год назад +13

    JID forever story is album of the year 🔥🔥

  • @brotundo
    @brotundo Год назад +3

    Great work from Aviad and Christo on the instrumentental

  • @zuakgod6072
    @zuakgod6072 Год назад +1

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

  • @PC-lb7jq
    @PC-lb7jq Год назад +3

    Been waitiing for this omg

  • @thegrinch7677
    @thegrinch7677 Год назад +12

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

  • @NotReallyGavin
    @NotReallyGavin Год назад +3

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

  • @JoshB100
    @JoshB100 Год назад +4

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

  • @yosiahw4305
    @yosiahw4305 Год 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.

  • @OfficialJLOVE
    @OfficialJLOVE Год назад +2

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

  • @erichammer173
    @erichammer173 Год назад +1

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

  • @kazedanny4395
    @kazedanny4395 Год назад +7

    JID finally getting the spotlight 🙌

  • @47negus
    @47negus Год назад +8

    finally someone thats more than worth it in here

  • @jaideveremy4371
    @jaideveremy4371 Год назад +10

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

  • @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 😭

  • @evilbug555to666
    @evilbug555to666 Год назад +5

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

  • @dalefrye9361
    @dalefrye9361 Год назад +2

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

  • @akashvyas5070
    @akashvyas5070 Год назад +1

    he is so polite and kind

  • @Shikabargh
    @Shikabargh Год назад +1

    How can he be so casual when he is spitting this heat. My goodness.

  • @jarabadinka
    @jarabadinka 4 месяца 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 2 дня 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.

  • @ryangoodrich4148
    @ryangoodrich4148 Год назад +3

    JID’s tiny desk concert is amazing!

  • @CoreyWBaker
    @CoreyWBaker Год назад +2

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

  • @Mr3legsn2socks
    @Mr3legsn2socks Год назад +3

    The way he uses his words are above me

  • @kartikreddy4102
    @kartikreddy4102 Год назад +1

    JID droppin featured vids left and right since the album. Best promo tbh

  • @lillamarrd.b.6529
    @lillamarrd.b.6529 Год назад +8

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

  • @bluemoonani
    @bluemoonani Год назад +2

    why does he make me feel some typa way

  • @HapticNoise
    @HapticNoise Год назад +1

    JID is so damn good, man. Been really great seeing him get so much positive attention recently

  • @bigmoneyyy
    @bigmoneyyy 9 месяцев назад +1

    So many of his lyrics in that song are crazy

  • @me-qh6du
    @me-qh6du Год назад +3

    JID is poppin off this year

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful Год назад +3

    The forever story..forever awesome.

  • @Dea7hWolf
    @Dea7hWolf Год назад +3

    JID is so underrated!!! Mans needs more attention!

  • @messywebdev
    @messywebdev Год назад +4

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

  • @stealthpoint
    @stealthpoint Год назад +10

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

  • @kaihutchinson7404
    @kaihutchinson7404 Год назад +3

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

  • @ShaggyJ1000
    @ShaggyJ1000 11 месяцев назад +1

    JID definitely is one of my favorite rappers of today!

  • @fatou_matac
    @fatou_matac Год назад +1

    just now relieving that’s not only kenny meson on the hook ? the hell

  • @LuciaXO
    @LuciaXO Год назад +1

    love JID he deserves sm more recognition than he gets

  • @Noobalator
    @Noobalator 11 месяцев назад +2

    That pre-chorus slaps.

  • @kimora9373
    @kimora9373 Год назад +1

    Ive beeenn waiting for this

  • @LookingForAName...
    @LookingForAName... Год назад +2

    Forever story has no skippable tracks