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Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
JID's 'God Does Like Ugly' Is a Polished Patchwork
Summary One of the most eyed albums across the entirety of the vast hip hop ether,JID's fourth studio album,God Does Like Ugly,is here. Arriving about three years afterThe Forever Story,the 15-track album is a profoundly penned tale, piecing together a plethora of genres, guest verses and appearances, and raw anecdotes to create a truly boundless sonic story. A-list collaborators are ubiquitous, kicking off from the jump withWestside Gunnon 'YouUgly,' a two-part track that sees each rapper take the stage solo for about two minutes. Single 'WRK' falls at track 3, which builds on the predecessor 'Glory''s themes of reaping the benefits of hard work. Clipsesteps in for 'Community,' with JID handling 'Gz,' track five, – another highlight – fully solo almost to just remind us that he can. The streak of features picks back up, withVince Stapleshopping on 'VCR,' and, what seems to be the fan-favorite at the moment,CiaraandEARTHGANGsplitting up 'Sk8.'Don Toliverdelivers on 'What We On,' a slower, softer offering, followed up byTy Dolla $ignand6LACK, elevating the ethereal 'Wholeheartedly.'Jessie Reyez, Baby Kia,Mereba, and Pastor Troy contribute to 'No Boo,' 'On McAfee,' 'Of Blue,' and 'K-Word,' respectively. Intentional interludes carefully splice the selection of sleekly produced tracks, with the rapper's pastor and someone on his team both appearing on 'Glory.' 1. YouUgly (with Westside Gunn)2. Glory3. WRK4. Community (with Clipse)5. Gz6. VCRs (with Vince Staples)7. Sk8 (with Ciara & EARTHGANG)8. What We On (with Don Toliver)9. Wholeheartedly (with Ty Dolla $ign & 6LACK)10. No Boo (with Jessie Reyez)11. And We Vibing12. On McAfee (with Baby Kia)13. Of Blue (with Mereba)14. K-Word (with Pastor Troy)15. For Keeps While not necessarily as unified in sound asDiCaprio 2orThe Forever Story,the entirety of the genre-blurring tracklist is woven together by the rapper's impeccable storytelling capabilities. StreamGod Does Like Ugly– out everywhere now.
Axios
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Celebrate 404 Day in Atlanta with these events
404 Day has arrived, and there's no shortage of celebrations happening around the city this weekend. Why it matters: 404 Day, which is named after the month and day that coincide with Atlanta's OG area code, celebrates the cultural hub of the Deep South. And y'all know there's nothing ATLiens like to do more than put our hometown pride on blast. 404 Day - Piedmont Park (Friday) From noon to 9pm, visitors can expect a DJ lineup that's "curated with meticulous care to deliver an unparalleled musical experience," according to the 404 Day website. You'll hear sounds from electronic dance artists, indie acts and everything in between. The free festival will include art and food and drink vendors. Sine Die 404 Day Block Party (Friday) Before you head to the state capitol to watch the last day of the legislative session, check out this gathering at Liberty Plaza where you'll be treated to music, food and family-friendly games. The fun begins at 1pm. Old Atlanta MegaMix Listening Party (Friday) Old heads, assemble: The Trap Music Museum has a night of nostalgia for you. The party, which starts at 8pm Friday, will give you a chance to hear the soundtrack to the "Bo Legs: Marvin Arrington, Sr., An Atlanta Story" documentary. Some of the artists on the soundtrack include Dungeon Family, Young Dro, Raheem the Dream, BlackOwned C-Bone and Pastor Troy. Official 404 Day After Party (Friday) 2Chainz will be at The Stave Room for a performance at 8pm Friday organized by the 404 Collective (Atlanta Influences Everything, ButterATL, Finish First, Trap Music Museum, etc.) 404 Day Parade (Saturday) What's a celebration without a parade? New this year, the inaugural procession steps off at 10am Saturday and runs along Peachtree Street from Ralph McGill Boulevard to Marietta Street. Celebrity softball game (Sunday)
