Debut albums are often difficult to quantify, but sometimes they create unbreakable expectations. Meek Mill’s Dreams and Nightmares or Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid M.A.A.D City come to mind. With The Never Story J.I.D creates that same level of expectation. It’s not just bars, if expectations were formed simply off rapping well, we’d still be talking about Papoose. Rather, J.I.D raps well enough to keep up with or to better his contemporaries while supplying melodies that are all his own (see “Hoodbooger”). (Label: Dreamville Records)
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The following record stores carry local albums or can easily source them for you. When you purchase them, let them know how much you appreciate their support for local bands!
- Criminal Records (L5P)
- Decatur CD & Vinyl (Decatur)
- Fantasy Land Records (Buckhead)
- Wax’n’Facts (L5P)
- Wuxtry Records (Decatur)
Buy it here: dreamville.com
Items Under $50