JID – God Does Like Ugly [2 LP, Tan Colored Vinyl, Gatefold]

Description

JID’s fourth studio album God Does Like Ugly was released through Dreamville and Interscope on August 8, 2025, following his critically acclaimed 2022 album The Forever Story. From the mind of Grammy-nominated rapper and performer, JID, his new studio album is a testament to prioritizing lyricism and artistry above all else, carrying the torch for Southeast Atlanta, its stories and people. The album features guest appearances by Westside Gunn, Clipse, Vince Staples, Ciara, EARTHGANG, Don Toliver, Ty Dolla $ign, 6LACK, Jessie Reyez, Baby Kia, Mereba, and Pastor Troy, with production contributions from Childish Major, Christo, Lex Luger, Pluss, Jay Versace, Buddy Ross, Chase B, Thundercat, Boi-1da, Cubeatz, and Vinylz. This translucent tan double vinyl edition comes housed in a gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeves.

The lead single “WRK” was released on April 18, 2025, setting the stage for the 15-track project. The album opens with “YouUgly” featuring Westside Gunn, followed by “Glory” and “WRK,” establishing JID’s lyrical prowess and dynamic flow. “Community” reunites him with Clipse, while “VCRs” pairs him with Vince Staples. The middle section includes “Sk8” featuring Ciara and EARTHGANG, “What We On” with Don Toliver, and the soulful “Wholeheartedly” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 6LACK. “No Boo” with Jessie Reyez and “On McAfee” featuring Baby Kia showcase the album’s emotional range, while “Of Blue” with Mereba and “K-Word” featuring Pastor Troy reveal deeper connections to Atlanta’s hip-hop legacy. The interlude “And We Vibing” provides a brief respite before the closing track “For Keeps” completes the narrative journey.

The pressing sounds good with plenty of bass where it is intended, clear vocals and dynamic front end. This translucent tan vinyl edition delivers the album’s jazzy, conscious, and trap-blended production with clarity. The gatefold packaging and printed inner sleeves provide the complete visual presentation for an album that balances technical lyricism with accessible hooks. At Metacritic, the album received a weighted average score of 73 from six reviews, indicating “generally favorable reviews.” This pressing captures JID at a crucial point in his evolution, delivering an ambitious project that cements his position among hip-hop’s most compelling storytellers.

• Format: Translucent Tan 2LP
• Standout tracks: “WRK,” “Community,” “Wholeheartedly”
• Pressing details: Gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeves
• Genre/style: Hip-Hop, Rap, Conscious Hip-Hop, Southern Hip-Hop
• UPC: 602478012969

This translucent tan vinyl edition presents JID’s ambitious fourth album, showcasing his technical mastery and storytelling prowess across a star-studded collection that represents Southeast Atlanta’s hip-hop legacy.

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* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. YouUgly
2. Glory (Feat. WestsideGunn)
3. WRK

Side B:

1. Community (Feat. Clipse)
2. GZ
3. VCRs (Feat. Vince Staples)
4. SK8 (Feat. Ciara &EarthGang)
5. What We On (Feat. Don Toliver)

Side C:

1. Wholeheartedly (Feat. 6lack & Ty Dolla $ign)
2. No Boo (Feat. Jessie Reyez)
3. And We Vibing (Interlude)
4. On McAfee (Feat. Baby Kia)

Side D:

1. Of Blue (Feat. Mereba)
2. K-Word (Feat. Pastor Troy)
3. For Keeps