JID - The Never Story (album reaction)

[@jcnot9712]

Path’s top 3 artists this year: 1. J 2. I 3. D

[@pathreacts]

so true

[@antiarezzo7630]

the meat riding is unholy

[@dygitalanimations42]

nah d is better than i imo

[@jcnot9712]

@@antiarezzo7630 JID wasn’t in my top 3, but _The Forever Story_ is a great album so I don’t blame path or anyone who has it as their favorite.

[@kaneoneill1858]

@@jcnot9712 bro jid been in my top 3 since 2018 ong

[@alexmueller9837]

jid has become one of my top artists very quickly. his flows and storytelling are insane

[@pathreacts]

same!!! what a precious treasure

[@cordyceps9360]

cant believe he didnt get nominated for any grammys

[@dais.2620]

@@cordyceps9360 present day gkmc, in more ways than one LOL

[@beskio]

listen to saba - care for me.

[@isaaczavala5238]

Great pick

[@ebreeze242]

Please @pathreacts

[@edinse7391]

PLEASE BRO

[@alexbaynard1786]

Incredible album

[@KClips1991]

Please dawg

[@kelseygiddings1119]

YES TO SMINO!!! Black Swan is one of my favorite albums in the last 10 years. So groovy, slick, and smooth and it will introduce you to NoName and Raven Lenae (who is the vocalist on lauder too) both of those artist’s collaborate heavily with Saba which is an amazing artist from the Chicago scene. So the melting pot of artists are JID, Earthgang, Smino, Saba, NoName, Chance the Rapper, Denzel Curry, Raven Lenae, and list goes on but that batch have made some of the best independent of the new generation. Ok rant over lol but

[@leeb5112]

father son holy smoke off of blkswn is legit one of the best songs ive ever heard - found it pretty soon after it came out and its been in my rotation pretty consistently ever since, something about it is just so entrancing and he falls in and out of the pockets in that knocking beat so easily. great intro to smino bc he’s done nothing but impress since and his new album is great (curtains is my favorite)

[@anthonyz.9616]

Amphetamine is mine but that’s my 2nd …. Such a great album

[@b-loc381]

Smino is criminally slept on I hope he gets the recognition he deserves 🙏🙏

[@pathreacts]

i am big jid fan now :) Patreon perks for this video: 📝 research document www.patreon.com/posts/shallow-dive-jid-75904723 🎧 version without voiceovers www.patreon.com/posts/no-vo-jid-never-76127368 ⬇️ mp3 download www.patreon.com/posts/mp3-jid-never-76154104

[@novaismajin]

Jid honestly went from someone i knew nothing of to my favorite rapper/artist in the game right now, all in the span of this year. It’s crazy, he’s so unique yet not overwhelming.

[@myronmanansala8001]

Hi Path! I was just wondering if you could react to Smino’s “Luv 4 Rent” album, idk if you take suggestions from your comments but ive loved this album sinced it dropped and seeing someone that can see what you see in art would make me excited to see. Thank you and keep it going!

[@Titaneiko]

You should react to Saba! Care for me is a great album by him.

[@marlonstokedjr.3404]

Still got 1 more project left. The dicaprio 2

[@alexjamesfox]

i just want to say, if you ever dive into j. cole and/or dreamville as a whole you should check out revenge of the dreamers 3, as well as the mini doc that came with it. the two together are quite a cool experience.

[@danielmerriman8118]

DiCaprio 2 is an absolute must listen with some of his best songs of all time. Thanks for taking a journey through JID’s catalog for all of us to watch :)

[@CramosReacts]

YES PLZ LISTEN TO DICAPRIO 2

[@mrscruffy0659]

Pls

[@TheDimsh]

Yes! JID is my new favorite rapper as of his last album, The Forever Story, which leaves Kendrick as my number 2 now. He is absolutely amazing, humble and hardworking and truly a stellar artist!

[@pathreacts]

sameeeee

[@DynastyLuminous46]

Kendrick used to be a lone ranger in the current GOAT conversation for me personally, but JID is definitely in it now. JID is probably also the only other rapper I'd like to see Kendrick make a collab album with.

[@TheDimsh]

@@DynastyLuminous46 Damn a Kendrick x JID collab would be absolutely fire guaranteed

[@Hamdanwun]

You like fighting games AND have good music taste? Can we be friends?

[@DynastyLuminous46]

@@TheDimsh It's the only Kendrick collab I could picture being potentially amazing. Both of them have similar voices and vocal ranges which they frequently vary, but different enough to distinguish from one another. Both of them can rap their asses off so that could bring a great competitive element into the mix of them trying to outperform each other. Both can also sing and that's where JID takes the cake, Kendrick has a bit more diversity in overall sound which would be interesting for JID to play around with. It's genuinely the one collab I'd love to see in the upper echelon of the rap game right now other than maybe a Pusha T/Jay Z collab.

[@egodrunk]

Need to do a reaction video on his features. He absolutely steals the show on each one he's on to the point where rappers don't want to feature him. His verse on "Scatter Brain" with Conway is one of my favorites from him. It was so good that Conway had to follow up with a few more bars LOL

[@pathreacts]

he ABSOLUTELY stole the show on Aint No Way so i am not surprised to hear this at all ahahaha

[@gregorymckee724]

Fr he killed home remix with Mike dimes too, doesn't miss on a feat

[@imeantherearethedarktownsy5210]

Bruuuh with Denzel Curry is a great feature aswell

[@SemanticallyObscured]

I swear to god go and click on any song jid is featured in on KZbin 99% of the time the most replayed part will be the beginning of his verse

[@vibezworldwide]

@@imeantherearethedarktownsy5210 Bruuuh is Jid’s song tho lol

[@ONYX_DJM]

I would highly recommend JID's Tiny Desk Concert, live singers and instrumentals it's so incredibly good!👀

[@Simon_E32]

Continuing on the point of people being surprised by JID's singing, he has an absolutely beautiful verse on Mereba's "Sandstorm" which came out in 2018 (I think). TNS came out my senior year of high school and I'll always remember when my friend first played D/vision on the aux for us a few weeks before the album came out. TFS capturing the progression in his personal life and musicianship makes me so happy as a fan.

[@Simon_E32]

Oh another thought as I remember this album is how much emphasis was put on JID's old Pontiac that he'd lived in and was still driving at the release of the album. He references it most prominently in Never "pushin the same piece of shit until I get me a Bentley" and Hoodbooger. I just thought it was cool a rapper signed to a major label was transparent enough to tell his audience he wasn't rich

[@amarmiller]

would HIGHLY suggest tuning into 6LACK's debut album "FREE 6LACK." Amazing combination of cinematic production, soulful vocals, and relatable subject matter.

[@JORDan-bh8qw]

Yeah I second this, free 6lack was one of the first times I ever listened thru a whole album in a single sitting, it was so good.

[@iDaVisionEnt]

I 3rd this

[@redhood1377]

Agreed. I feel like she should also do a deep dive to the rest of Spillage Village like EarthGang and Mereba.

[@ziyamahmed8696]

She’s gonna be sad as hell by the end 😂😂

[@jared4978]

hard agree, it’s one of the most underrated RnB albums of the 2010’s, it’s so overlooked and that’s a shame

[@original_shmirko_account]

I don't care, I love this one more than the Forever Story. I think it's because how his voice sounded in 2017 and how damn simple some of these beats are. EdEddnEddy is undefeated for smoke sessions 😂

[@pathreacts]

totally valid ahahha

[@jesuskiller100]

EdEddnEddy is a must for the smoke sesh

[@mellygokrazy6542]

@@pathreacts smino please

[@kc.21k]

I didn’t even know this was coming! But I’m already pumped to see how she likes this. I have been listening to this and DiCaprio 2 a lot

[@blpst]

7:25 this sample is actually taken from a tribe called quest's 'scenario,' which of course samples the original. atcq is a group that's been a big inspiration to many modern hip hop artists including jid you should check them out

[@C116-b1z]

J Dilla also remixed Oblighetto for Blue Note. He made it sound like a cut from Welcome 2 Detroit

[@daniiitoma]

all bad def has d’angelo vibes, it’s crazy how versatile he is. jid and this album as a whole really are both ahead of their time and rooted in the past. gotta see him perform when u get the chance to see the energy some of these tracks get live.

[@C116-b1z]

I never made that D’Angelo connection. Definitely sounds like something off Voodoo, like One Mo’ Gin or The Root

[@kc.21k]

2:46 And if your getting into J Cole 2014 Forest Hills Drive or 4 Your Eyez Only is the perfect starter in my opinion. Off Season is amazing too

[@pathreacts]

4 your eyez & 2014 are both on my radar :)

[@kc.21k]

@@pathreacts great choices

[@NoahIsThaGOAT]

also his early mixtapes (The Come Up, The Warm Up, Friday Night Lights) are good to start off too

[@JA-tu8ig]

Not off season, I’d say born sinner

[@alec57]

J.I.D, 6lack, and Earthgang are actually in a collective group called Spillage Village together. They've put out four albums you may wan't to check out. Also, Cilvia Demo by Isaiah Rashad is a must. Probably one of the best Hip-Hop albums of all time.

[@cheezylad566]

+Mereba too

[@JePaKy66]

JID is already up there with the greats. In a few years as he comes out with more music and projects, he WILL be one of the GREATEST EVER.

[@pathreacts]

exactly, just needs time 🙏

[@JePaKy66]

@@pathreacts Yep. Same thing with Smino. Smino has quickly become my favorite artist out with his unique style and melodic flows. My personal fave from him is his debut album "blkswn" and if he continues to release music consistently, he will be on top.

[@三三三三-f9y]

you should check out 6lack for sure, one of my favorites, his debut album "free 6lack" is a great introduction to him with a lot of hitters

[@gravitybag7203]

when you get a chance, listen to 'Off Da Zoinkys,' it's a very powerful song from JID expressing his actual feelings towards drugs. i highly recommend it

[@JaredTSM]

hopefully she reacts to the whole album because there were a lot of gems

[@gravitybag7203]

@@JaredTSM 100% agree, there are so many songs on there i believe are JIDS best

[@KamisatoElias]

Off da zoinkys and 151 rum best rap songs I’ve ever heard

[@jyzako]

Yes! I love this album and I couldn't wait for you to do it :)

[@xa_RGI]

Omg yes jid is so good and you can see his progression through each album. My personal favorite song of his is workin out from DiCaprio 2. I have to put the obligatory Isaiah Rashad Cilvia Demo recommendation here lol.

[@pathreacts]

i think isaiah was recently recommended too, seeing that name everywhere

[@DynastyLuminous46]

Cilvia Demo was one of the, if not the best hiphop album to drop that year, every song is great.

[@luqmanymohammed]

Workin out is one of my favs too, honestly I can’t tell if I like the colors version or the original version of the song

[@xa_RGI]

@@luqmanymohammed I like the colors version more, not sure why though. It’s probably just the way it’s mixed.

[@JaredTSM]

YESSSSSSS! You reacted to TNS! I think the best part about being a relatively new JID fan is being able to go back into some of his older songs and still find high quality music. Somebody is one of my favorite songs in the album

[@LeBeautiful]

Such a fire album. So glad you reviewed this.

[@snappytofu2301]

The Never and Forever Story are both great but Dicaprio 2 is by far his most entertaining album. Can’t wait for whenever you listen.

[@Thickardo]

Been waiting for this reaction since The Forever Story. The feeling that comes with watching another person get into and genuinely enjoy an artist that you love is unmatched frfr

[@luqmanymohammed]

JID and Merebas other song Sandstorm is literally one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. it’s level of maturity is amazing, highly suggest watching the music video because there’s a poem that’s recited at the start that isn’t in the actual song

[@robbyc8926]

Seeing someone enjoy this album makes my heart smile. This album has been one of my favorite\most beautiful things I've come across in my life

[@Renuu]

JID is incredible and I'm glad to be here to listen to his albums as they release

[@jkoooll9930]

Also Noname is one of like the most intellectual lyricist I’ve ever heard

[@jackyvstheworld]

Ooooh if you're seeing the Luv is 4Ever tour then you have to listen to Smino's Luv 4 Rent. It, The Forever Story, and Mr Morale are my top 3 of the year with each fighting for first place. It has a lot of roots in rap, rnb, and even neo-soul and psychedelia and Smino performs it with one of the most unique and innovative flows in rap right now.

[@C116-b1z]

Smino just scratches that part of my brain few others do. Him and monte booker are the perfect duo. Like how the hell do you come up with a song like Curtains? The fact that they’re not nominated for a Grammy is a disgrace.

[@jackyvstheworld]

@@C116-b1z Curtains is such a magical song it amazes me that it even exists. Smino and especially his work with Monte should be critical darlings dawg

[@JugsKise]

Missed ya Path :) This album blew me away when I first heard it. I went from never having heard of JID, to telling everyone of my friends about him lol. The Forever Story solidified my decision to call him my favorite rapper ever, but THIS album began that decision in the first place. Thanks for the reaction Path, always a pleasure! PS: YES Patreon content is HERE, hell yeah!

[@pane36]

"Sometimes I wonder, does anything that I'm saying make sense to you?" Of course. A big part of why I watch reaction videos for music I already enjoy is for additional insights into the art. Your brain and video layout are particularly good for adding alternate perspectives to appreciate art from. Lost in Vegas is another channel that's really great for this. You a good egg, Path.

[@pathreacts]

thank u so much :)

[@pane36]

@@pathreacts No problemo. Thanks for being you.

[@HyperAB]

As a relatively new JID listener, like you, all his music just.. SPEAKS to you. His flow, his storytelling, the voice. He’s an all time talent and i’m so glad you’re appreciating his ability. Can’t wait for more 🤩

[@apollo9826]

DiCaprio 2 is so good stg 😭🙏🏽

[@danielorozco4449]

I listened to The Never Story when it had first came out back in 2017 and the more I listened to The Forever Story I can't help but see it as a more polished vision that JID had for The Never Story, such beautiful pieces of art

[@justinwilliams636]

I can't recommend Smino enough, his music is so unique

[@luhzonia254]

i did not expect this but im so excited to see your reaction! this album is so cool and you can really see jids evolution especially in flow, delivery, and even his singing performances

[@tthomiv]

THIS INSANE i was just listening to this album for the first time early TODAY and i see this

[@madrex512]

You should listen to Little Simz new album No Thank You and her album from a last year Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. No Thank You has quickly rose to my top 3 aoty along with MMTBS and The Forever Story. SIMBI was aoty for me last year and one of the best albums i’ve ever heard.

[@niceguydizz]

tbh dicaprio 2 was my entire summer of 2020 and this was my summer of 19 so im happy were indulging in more jiddy.

[@BonesWasTaken11]

always a pleasant surprise when you upload

[@pathreacts]

[@woody4779]

I discovered JID for myself this year and Forever Story is now like my favourite album ever, so it's kinda cool to share the whole JID experience with someone, even if it's through a KZbin vid. Can't wait for DiCaprio !

[@dcs2162]

Less gooooo path X jid

[@pathreacts]

name a better duo ill wait

[@Shouttz]

great reaction and great taste. i've been waiting for JID to reach a larger audience for like 5 years. he really is amazing

[@royfablooo2810]

DiCaprio was a Big Step up for JID for me. It's a very good album and yes JID hasn't missed a project.

[@_SnipezZ_]

Dicaprio was a huge step up but forever story and never story are better imo

[@peterkaufman4312]

JID will forever have my favorite song, Hereditary. It's so good!!! Glad you're liking him too!!

[@afc5051]

YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jiddy appreciation finally I luvv the kinda shit we been on this past month of reactions.

[@ozyssah]

woah, i JUST finished listening to this album, perfect timing

[@pathreacts]

time to listen again

[@ozyssah]

@@pathreacts fr, all bad was my intro to JID, so im glad I listened to more of his music this year

[@BabinksTv]

The goat is back🐐

[@lukecrossley]

hey path, you might enjoy checking out the group 'spillage village' - it contains JID, Earthgang, 6lack, Mereba and some other artists, and has some frequent collabs with J. Cole as well, so it's quite a good overview of several of the dreamville artists! their album Spilligion from 2020 was really cohesive and had interesting themes imo anyway, thanks for the great vid as usual

[@dr.kool-aid]

Although I got introduced to JID in "DiCaprio 2" and didn't really fall in love with his music until "The Forever Story," I can still appreciate this album for how good of a debut album it is because it does have its bangers. Keep up the great work 👍

[@o7Frantix]

the forever story is JID showing himself at his best, The Never Story is JID having fun and showing off his unreachable skills. Lauder with all the references and just the flow may be my favorite song from him. easily my favorite artist. thank you for reacting to this :)))

[@spark9_]

YESS JID love. I have been waiiiiting!

[@udontknowme00]

i was literally just thinking "man i really hope they react to the never story" u really are telepathic

[@victoree2904]

you need to check out their collab on Merebas project "sandstorm" if you havent done it yet. A truly beautiful duet. JID sings his heart out

[@blood9903]

As a person who has experienced drug addiction, and been surrounded by it my entire young life; I think it's important to note with drug references, is that they are not always intended to *romanticize* the speakers usage of that drug, nor the drug itself, but often an honest showcase of what the person is experiencing in their life. It's important to understand that some people just want to be brutally honest with their art, or whatever, and in some cases you will see a person struggling with drug abuse. great vid as usual. best wishes, path.

[@dondavid6514]

Ive been in a rabbit hole of path react vids Its crazy cause i just went from watching forever story and MMATBS months ago then to here Cause its nice to hear someones perspective and thoughts of someone outside of JID or any of these rappers environment Crazy

[@austinb1378]

JID has become one of my favorite artists over the last 3 years. He does more than just spit, everything he says has meaning. I would love to see you cover some Mac Miller, maybe go one album at a time like you did with Kendrick’s stuff. An amazing saga of albums that I think you would love!!

[@GabeThaViking]

You seriously need to listen to the song "sandstorm" by Mereba feat JID. its one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@novaismajin]

That’s crazy, i just relistened to both The Never Story and DiCaprio 2 yesterday and thought that you should react to them! I look forward for your review of this one!

[@stanrr1879]

I've been fucking with The Forever Story for months now. Sistanem and 2007 are still on repeat. Same like you, I had to go back to his first album, The Never Story. The evolution is crazy, and listening to Doo Wop and Lauder, NEVER, it gives a whole new meaning to The Forever Story. JID one of the greats for sure.

[@ethanak123]

I’m gonna see jid and smino in march too so excited! My two favorite rappers rn

[@corrupt_concept8582]

I really like hearing the difference in the way everyone interprets this album and others, ready for DiCaprio 1 and 2👌

[@Spectre0799]

YES I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE GETTING INTO JID THIS MUCH :)

[@Anderzon480p]

They are back!!!! I loved this one when it was released, i still go back for some tracks, it's a really good showcase of who JID is! Thanks for the videos! Love your content

[@natemathewson5200]

The Never Story was my first exposure to JID (other than features) and it will forever stay in rotation. Special album for me.

[@RickyyRickk]

I absolutely love listening to albums with your commentary. I've listened to this album before but your perspective always adds so much more depth and meaning it them!!

[@daniiitoma]

NEW PATH LETS GOOOOO

[@pigeoned]

ILY PATH BEST REACTOR ON YOUTUTBE

[@jackfry2786]

I highly recommend checking out Spilligion! It's from spillage village (Earthgang and JID) and I feel like you would really enjoy a lot of the themes and feelings portrayed !

[@Nick.Rodriguez]

this is my second time watching this video and i love it but i haven't seen anyone say but Micael Vick also played for the Atlanta Falcons which is where the famous JID guy is from.

[@scott5311]

I definitely will need to check out this album! Not sure if JID put The Forever Story up for nominations for Grammy's but not seeing his album not listed was sad to see. Also, would love for you to check out The Avalanches!

[@afrothundermusic4439]

JID is THE artist to look out for in the coming years

[@ai.6315]

always here for paths reactions 🙌

[@kimjunghoon02]

Forever Story AOTY CONTENDER UNDENIABLY. The Never Story is a great album as well

[@pathreacts]

undeniably +100000

[@alexleal6989]

Yesssss the never story is a greaaaat fuckin album 🔥 glad you reacted to it! 😎

[@ningom4531]

If you’re going to check out some J. Cole I’d highly recommend starting with 4 Your Eyez Only (although 2014 Forest Hill’s Drive is also amazing)

[@dudemanofdude]

The sample used in EdEddnEddy was originally used by Tribe's song scenario

[@hailedanny]

AHHH IM SO HAPPY YOU REACTED TO JID. Keep listening to JID, he is my favourite artist rn and he's pure talent.

[@DKJonez]

Ohh i clicked instantly when i seen this 💀 Hereditary is one of my favorite songs ever Pushed my through a sad time 🤣 i cant tell you how many times ive sung the end verse with my whole soul ITS LIKE SHE SPIT IN MY FAAAACEEEE Jid will always be one of my favorite artists ever. just off of what this song gave a me

[@awgetrey]

jid and earthgang actually have a band together called spillage village. both earthgangs solo stuff and spillage village tracks are definetly worth multiple listens.

[@tyreecetheman]

I am so excited for you to listen to smino, he is my favourite artist and all of his albums are incredible and you never know what to expect from him😁 you will love him

[@dylan98765]

2:45 if you do I recommend you start with 2014 Forest Hills Drive. That’s definitely the best way to get to know him and his music without going into his first and second albums

[@yamean8102]

19:06 yea it’s a drug reference cocaine (coke with cola),crack (which u make with baking soda and coke) ,and dope smells (so odor)

[@aritra1764]

great reaction! cant wait for u to check out smino, luv 4 rent is definitely a top 5 aoty for me this year!

[@Askemanden]

Fire album 😍 Section.80 next?

[@whybegin1285]

My all time favorite album lesgoo. You’re right that JID could always sing, people just forget about hereditary for whatever reason I think, or don’t know about it. One of my favorite songs of his too

[@MikeyMicale]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I was so lucky to find JID with this album a few months after it released. He's been on a hell of a journey.

[@TopherX4]

JID and EarthGang are part of a larger collaboration called Spillage Village. Check out their live acoustic Tiny Desk. Incredible.

[@xerxx.7543]

This video popping up on my recommended made my day, thanks! :)

[@djpgurl13]

I would LOVE to see a 6lack album reaction, another great ATL artist and mainly sings but also raps. Also JID, Earthgang, Mereba, and 6lack are all apart of a group called Spillage Village and they have a few projects together under that name as well as usually being featured on each other's main projects

[@xerxx.7543]

If you love EARTHGANG and JID you HAVE to check out Spillage Village !! :D

[@pathreacts]

someone just linked it in the discord server and i am soooo ready to check it out

[@gregorymckee724]

Spilligion was so underrated!

[@divinemattress]

Oh my God this album is so amazing I am so happy you're reviewing it

[@nhandang5105]

hey! a bit random - I just found your channel and I watched your mac miller video yesterday. and somehow found motivation through your video to finish a music composition. so thanks! can't wait to see more

[@raxxarus7345]

If you want a sort of inbetween look from this album to the forever story, he has a song with mereba that came out in 2019 called sandstorm, where he does some great singing as well

[@Skkrpio]

I would suggest : J. Cole - 4 Your Eyez Only // J. Cole - K.O.D // Mac Miller - Swimming // Mac Miller - Circles

[@SebWayYT]

YES ONE OF MY FAV ALBUMS AND ONE OF THE FIRST I LISTENED TO!!! SO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE

[@AlwaysStressed]

Jiddy jid jid, Noti Gang

[@SemanticallyObscured]

you should listen to the cool by Lupe fiasco he is known for his creative concept albums and lyrics having absurd depth and meaning I think the cool is a good place to start in the album there's literally song called dumb it down which is basically response to crictics saying he's doing too much. I would love to see you wrap your head around that one

[@saviomalek5304]

I really got into him too because of this album. Smino also got me hooked so i was really really happy to see em coming to Montreal for a show. Cant wait to see em!