JID

Lyrics

[Intro: J. Cole]
Yo, I'm in Atlanta, bruh
Hit me back, lil' nigga

[Chorus: Johnny Venus]
Now, elevate my status to "Gucci bag us"
Glued to my apparatus, pussy harass us
Me and Siri moving steery so that shit don't matter
And, yes, them things gon' flash if you want to act up

[Verse 1: J.I.D]
Dead 'em from every side of the spectrum
Hannibal Lecter lecture, body part bone collector
Nosy ass hoes get punched in the septum
That's part of the woes for throwing salt like Epsom
Pardon my bros, kinda off the rocker and steps
Don't step, stupid, or you get slept stupid
East side, Lil' Route, Zone 6 vet
Showin' respect, a nigga forever in debt, but don't forget it
Anybody wanna see 'em, I can make 'em a believer
At your neck like Gillette, get you and the nigga next to ya
In present time they sayin' that I'm the next nigga
Woah, woah, that kinda sound like a death trap
Can't see the floor, elevator, where the steps at?
James Bond' 9—James Harden with the step-back
No D, niggas playin' foul, where the techs at?
That's cool, wave the 30 round, where the TECs at?
Better get back, better get you a jetpack
They shoot where the ref at
They shoot at your jefe
They leavin' 'em stank like Pepé Le Pew
They just put a hole in his Pepe
I go where the check at, Margiella Gorilla
They kill a nigga for a thrill, they feel it now, cool, keep it movin'
I won't be the nigga they taking out, breaking down, face down
As far as these rappers man, these words couldn't hurt a nigga
Far as these rappers, I can't count on a ninja turtle's finger
Who really is fucking with the kid, that is J.I.D
I am loud, that is mid, I'm a pound, that's a smidge
I'm a stallion, stout, strong, war ready, resilient
Guess the Lord put me in position just to kill niggas
A warrior, but words used is my spear
My sword, my fear, my Lord, my chance is void if I
Do it for myself and don't give back to the loyal
The unemployed, all my boys in here
Okay, let's really make some noise in here
[Verse 2: Doctur Dot]
I'm under pressure, smoking pressure, walking in no direction
Chalk it up to the devil for fucking with my perspective
Too young to be a witness but old enough for the lessons
Soo Young, got a tucker to fuck with the chief inspector
I bleed just like your favorites, I shit just like the angels
Oh shit, I feel a change and a shift in niggas' thinkin'
Like Lute, I got the jugg, I'ma say it's quite the finagle
Get rich and make some babies that's weirder than Will and Jada's
But lately, I've been blocked up
Lately, I've been strugglin' with ways to get my stock up
Me and Venus workin' on new videos to blockbust and city shows and pop-ups
And really though I feel as though there's no bitch I could not fuck
Niggas make art and act hard for no Oscar
Boy, you're just Leonardo
Born in the life you had to learn to be part of
Still, no deal, still whippin' the Mazda, but fuck

[Verse 3: Johnny Venus]
"Niggas ain't seein' you, Venus"—shit, and I ain't seeing me
So many nights at the bottom, swore I was ET
My mama beat me, mu'fuck a degree
I chose both pills—my thoughts 3D
And often I probably come off so off the deep beat
That a lil' nigga like me gotta keep at least two or three BPs
In the blunt, they're off a DP as the rain pops off of these street
And the pain pops me another one to the brain
I let the strain do what you can't, I know it's hard out tryna reach me, huh
I'm battling addiction, I'm peeping premonitions
I'm clutching on my last dollars, I'm stretching common sense
A pressure point a keeper so I question my existence
Be assessing my involvement, second-guessing my deliverance
Lord, Ezekiel take the wheel, I'm flying in the young
Out of luck, out of hope to fuck up
So motherfuck a time limit, I'ma take what's mine, nigga
Ha—now, elevate my status to "Gucci bag us"
Glued to my apparatus, pussy harass us
Me and Siri moving steery so that shit don't matter
And, yes, them things gon' flash if you want to act up
[Chorus: Johnny Venus]
Now, elevate my status to "Gucci bag us"
Glued to my apparatus, pussy harass us
Me and Siri moving steery so that shit don't matter
And, yes, them things gon' flash if you want to act up

[Outro: Johnny Venus]
If you want to act up
If you want to act up
Come, act up

If you're a fan of J.I.D, you'll definitely want to give a listen to the track "D/vision," featuring EARTHGANG, from his debut studio album, The Never Story. Produced by J. Cole, this song showcases the lyrical talent of not only J.I.D, but also his fellow Dreamville Records signees EARTHGANG.

About D/vision

"D/vision" is the fifth track off of J.I.D's debut album, The Never Story. The song features the Atlanta-based duo EARTHGANG, who are fellow signees to J. Cole's label Dreamville Records. Doctur Dot and Johnny Venus of EARTHGANG showcase their effortlessly smooth flow, bouncing off of J.I.D's magnetic energy. The trio is actually a part of a larger Atlanta-based rap collective called Spillage Village, which J.I.D and EARTHGANG are both members of.

Producer J. Cole offers up a beat that is equal parts eerie and bouncy. The song grabs you from the beginning with a sample that repeats throughout the track, drawing in your attention and holding it there. From there, J.I.D sets off the beat with his signature style, jumping in with a relentless flow that is both engaging and impressive. EARTHGANG's verses complement J.I.D's effortlessly, making the track feel like a collective effort rather than just a feature from the duo's fellow labelmate.

The song's name, "D/vision," is a play on words, utilizing the slash to create a dichotomy between the two parts of the word. The song itself delves into themes of duality, showcasing the challenges that come with navigating two opposing forces. J.I.D and EARTHGANG showcase their lyrical prowess, using metaphors and similes to create a vivid snapshot of the dichotomy they are grappling with.

The official music video for “D/vision” is just as mesmerizing as the song itself. The video offers a visual representation of the lyrics, showcasing images that reflect the duality of the track's themes. The video's imagery adds depth to the lyrics, making you feel as if you've stepped into the world that J.I.D and EARTHGANG are creating.

With "D/vision," J.I.D proves that he is a rising star in the hip-hop world. The track showcases his lyrical ability and provides us with a glimpse of what we can expect from the rapper in the future. Coupled with the effortless flow of EARTHGANG and the production skills of J. Cole, "D/vision" is a must-listen for any fan of the Atlanta-based rap scene.

• Release Date: March 10, 2017
• Artist: JID