J.I.D Taps His Father, J. Cole, & Ibrahim Hamad For New Single, "2007"

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This former "The Forever Story" outro track arrives over a jazzy production that complements J.I.D's storytelling bars.

We're a week away from receiving J.I.D's latest effort and his rollout has been a firestorm. We recently received "Dance Now," his collaboration with Kenny Mason, and today (August 19), the Dreamville spitter is back with another art-of-storytelling release, "2007." The Forever Story is shaping up to be a must-hear record as J.I.D's releases have been met with warm receptions. This time, he walks listeners through his story with the help of his father, as well as J. Cole and Dreamville's president, Ibrahim Hamad.

Of his forthcoming album, J.I.D wrote:

“As we draw near to The Forever Story, I wanna give insight on the process of trying to put together a solid body of work. Initially I wanted to create an album that serves as an origin story and speaks to who I am and what I came from. This song has been in the works for 2 years and was supposed to be the outro on the album. Things didn’t work out but this story is too pertinent to the picture we want to paint. This has been the heaviest project for me to make and I take pride in my vulnerability that came in the midst of creation."

Stream "2007" and let us know what you think. The Forever Story arrives on August 26.

Quotable Lyrics

I never dreamt of mumblin' words In front of 100s
Studying play all summer
I hit the league if my growth spurt come in on my mama
2009, bro dropped 'The Warm Up'


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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