You can really tell when an artist really cares about every single second on their album, JID has insane respect for his fans and his craft
@El_Kanto
2 жыл бұрын
It pays off when you see legends of the game like Yasiin and especially Wayne deliver some killer verses for his album.
@Jimmy-es8bc
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t happen often enough these days. We’re looking at you DRAAAKE!
@user-fj5ul9ci7d
2 жыл бұрын
yeah ive never seen such a genuine artist like JID. Dude really cares about what hes putting out and always interacts/reflects with his fan base.
@FunTheMentalist
2 жыл бұрын
calling it now, before I ever heard of this artist or album, ill start the first track and it will be some gibberish, possibly screamed lyrics over very difficult to enjoy instrumental. ill report back after.
@user-fj5ul9ci7d
2 жыл бұрын
@@FunTheMentalist please do!
@khronos9942
2 жыл бұрын
My beautiful dark twisted marriage
@rawn8454
2 жыл бұрын
You would haven given this album at 10 if it was called "GOD JID"
@KINGBENJOE
2 жыл бұрын
This needs more likes🤣🤣
@leviathan3630
2 жыл бұрын
lmfao
@slimesuckingsonofason9028
Жыл бұрын
Maybe would have been in the Grammys too
@Ismael-kc3ry
Жыл бұрын
Bro I’m screaming
@mrboooogle
Жыл бұрын
lmao
@benwakely6201
2 жыл бұрын
The most impressive thing about the forever story is how diverse everyone’s favourites from the album are.
@ahmedfiasco6412
2 жыл бұрын
Whats your favorite?
@benwakely6201
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahmedfiasco6412 it was crack sandwich on first listen, but now it’s Sistanem. Been blasting it all day
@walterlippmann6292
2 жыл бұрын
true. that's always a good sign. some people don't like my favorite songs, and i don't like their favorite songs, but neither of us are skipping a track.
@thepsychicpeach8425
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahmedfiasco6412 kody blu 31 and stars
@ethansingleton6125
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepsychicpeach8425 stars ascends you
@Tmelton-bj3kf
2 жыл бұрын
This is literally the perfect progression for album scores ( the never story 7/10)(DiCaprio 2 8/10)(Forever story 9/10) next album hopefully a 10
@rorterpobinson62
2 жыл бұрын
same thing went for kendrick, 8 > 9 > 10
@orionthatman9390
2 жыл бұрын
@@rorterpobinson62 WTF 💀💀 if anything it’s GKMC 9, TPAB 10, MMATBS 7 or 8
@rorterpobinson62
2 жыл бұрын
@@orionthatman9390 those were fantano's rating of kendrick's first 3 albums in order
@petra1698
2 жыл бұрын
@@orionthatman9390 my guy he meant section 80, gkmc, then tpab
@fdrilla
2 жыл бұрын
The Kendrick effect
@romilrh
2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how serious this comment section is for a Fantano video. It's clear everyone here has so much genuine respect for JID as an artist. I love joking around with y'all, but this is great to see
@bnobston
Жыл бұрын
And no one responded because responds are usually trolls. Love to see it I agree!
@tinktink360
2 жыл бұрын
Kody Blu is such a beautiful track man wow. He sounded so comfortable singing it’s crazy.
@_Michael_.
2 жыл бұрын
Jid loves to sing listen to hereditary
@skycole1234
2 жыл бұрын
Best track fs
@Available_InHD
2 жыл бұрын
You should listen to his feature on Mereba’s “Sandstorm” he’s great on it
@_Michael_.
2 жыл бұрын
@@Available_InHD also a great song
@LitCactus
2 жыл бұрын
He hired a vocal coach and his work on improving his singing paid in dividends
@vinhxo2k632
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely deserving of a 9. Even though this is an incredible album, I bet this is not JID's peak, we'll just have to wait.
@seanmundyphoto
2 жыл бұрын
100 %
@lachlanwhittle
2 жыл бұрын
I swear a big reason this wasn't given 10/10 was because of this. He might be capable of doing even better than what is already an incredible album.
@align8325
2 жыл бұрын
couldn’t have said it better
@guts1258
2 жыл бұрын
Fantano did the same with GKMC and then Kendrick went on to drop TPAB, so he may be on to something here.
@Signal_in_the_noise
2 жыл бұрын
I agree It definitely ain’t his peak The potential is real and as good as it is I think his best is still to come
@pristinedecision1877
2 жыл бұрын
Saw the flannel, saw the score and all I can say is I am so fucking happy for JID man. I have been following him before "The Never Story" dropped and while most group him in with the younger rappers despite the fact that he is in his thirties it goes to show if you have the talent and the dedication success will find you in time, it may not be as drastic as becoming one of the best artist out on one of the premier hip hop labels but you can make it.
@iEKNOWS_
2 жыл бұрын
I needed to see this! Thank you
@Scrutinized4
2 жыл бұрын
JID? More Like MID
@perplexed1783
2 жыл бұрын
@@Scrutinized4 😐
@davidvillamonte2007
2 жыл бұрын
@@Scrutinized4 nobody talking about The Weeknd
@perplexed1783
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidvillamonte2007 both are amazing artists, no need to bring the other one down because of petty fans
@spiksplinter
2 жыл бұрын
Kody Blu 31 brought a tear to my eyes, fantastic track.
@joshiahphillips9219
2 жыл бұрын
highlight of the album
@KingDreams
Жыл бұрын
My favorite song in the album.
@aarondeyoung6315
Жыл бұрын
That song was amazing
@soysauce5023
Жыл бұрын
“ I watch my momma lose her momma Go through drama and trauma but had to keep her head high” had me sobbing
@cinycal00
Жыл бұрын
Best song fr
@FatherKisame
2 жыл бұрын
Remember to listen to "2007" as well. He left it off the album because the samples couldn't get cleared but he made a point to say that it was the true ending of the album
@joshuabryant438
2 жыл бұрын
You can see why it didn’t get cleared too, the amount of beat switches was crazy
@FatherKisame
2 жыл бұрын
@@joshuabryant438 Yeah it's unfortunate but he's just floating on there
@alexduran1711
2 жыл бұрын
The perfect ending to the album, absolutely beautiful song. Especially his father in the song praising his son, to the ending with Jcole talking.
@moddrrrusky2910
2 жыл бұрын
It would actually be a 10 with 2007 on it, track is phenomenal
@RM-wp7df
2 жыл бұрын
@@moddrrrusky2910 and J. Cole giving a monologue in the end is like the cherry on top 🔥 perfect ending to the album, I downloaded the track on my phone and I'm using local files on Spotify to lisen the album in it's entirety 🔥🔥
@kc.21k
2 жыл бұрын
Rightfully deserves that 9 out of 10! JID has made his best album yet and I can’t wait for what he does next! Mans starting out like Kendrick from a 8 to a 9 to a 10 soon
@R-H-B
2 жыл бұрын
Even though I wasn’t crazy about this album I thought Melon would give this a 10/10 from the intro and the description
@Wavy-fs4mr
2 жыл бұрын
GKMC is absolutely a 10
@kc.21k
2 жыл бұрын
@@Wavy-fs4mr it’s Fantano that rated it a decent 9 Kendrick got 2 10s in my book
@Ollieisskaxxx
2 жыл бұрын
When JIDs deluxe drops this album for sure gonna bump upto a 10 . No doubt about it
@R-H-B
2 жыл бұрын
@@kc.21k I think he gave it a light to decent 9 but hey basically same thing
@stefanogasasira9406
2 жыл бұрын
his best work to date. JID’s ability on the mic is just ridiculous. the themes on this album were great and the music itself was amazing. always listening when he drops bc of his storytelling, wordplay, voice, and flow.
@southmage4350
2 жыл бұрын
the album was boring tbh
@perplexed1783
2 жыл бұрын
he'll keep getting better and better, i have a strong feeling he'll pull a 10/10 album in future
@Rob_M_8
2 жыл бұрын
@@southmage4350 it’s just not though
@davidvillamonte2007
2 жыл бұрын
@@southmage4350 that's your opinion not a fact.
@jayonproductions
2 жыл бұрын
@@southmage4350 i said the same thing thru my first listen and he’s my favorite artist. During the second listen I really understood the album. It’s beautiful
@harrysvu
2 жыл бұрын
Fantano’s comment section is typically full of jokes but this one is exclusively filled with praises for the album. JID is no joke. He’s the next upcoming goat I’m calling it now
@romilrh
2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how serious this comment section is for a Fantano video. It's clear everyone here has so much genuine respect for JID as an artist. I love joking around with y'all, but this is great to see.
@Kaibum
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. With the passion JID seems to have so far for music I just see him getting better and better. I'm really excited to see where he ends up!
@ziggle5000
2 жыл бұрын
You're a few years late harry but ok anyways.
@boxingguru4750
2 жыл бұрын
Goat? LMAO WHITE BOY comment, stay out of hip hop
@scotts3335
2 жыл бұрын
Melon, you can't just vomit for 11 minutes straight and call it a review, do better.
@lukepizza8117
2 жыл бұрын
You know when “Stars” is the weakest track in your album, you have a pretty great fucking album
@ag_24
2 жыл бұрын
Bro what stars is my favorite song, that beat switch and Yasin bey feature was amazing But I guess it’s subjective but didn’t think people considered it the weakest song
@WardollInc
2 жыл бұрын
The best song in the album imo
@lukepizza8117
2 жыл бұрын
@@ag_24 fr me too. fantano didnt seem to like it as much tho🤷🏻♂️
@ceefahie
2 жыл бұрын
@RunningOnEmpty I thought he didn’t like the beat? That’s what he said right
@jamaalbaker7915
2 жыл бұрын
Money is the weakest for me.
@samyu986
Жыл бұрын
JIDs singing took me by surprise, as a mostly lyrical focused rapper, I was surprised his vocals were absolutely beautiful.
@ibleminen
Жыл бұрын
Well he was also singing on his prior albums
@nickisnotgreen
2 жыл бұрын
fantano introduced me to jid 4 years ago when “off deez” was on his best songs of the week. since then he has become my favorite rapper and it’s amazing to see how far he’s come. definitely my favorite album of the year so far :-)
@n8glo
2 жыл бұрын
ello nick , go bak on hivemind immediately
@dreamer5687
2 жыл бұрын
Let’s go Nickisnotgreen is a JID Fan Holy W🔥🔥🔥
@skullymoon
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick
@johryt4293
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Nick, love you, mwah😁😘
@DerpyJustice
2 жыл бұрын
vouch
@hiphopnumbers787
2 жыл бұрын
148 flow switches (1 every 13.9 seconds) 124 vocal tone switches (1 every 16.6 seconds) 20% of his vocals are sung (he hired a singing coach for it) 9 out of 10 is fair
@dreamer5687
2 жыл бұрын
Wait he hired a voice coach?????
@celestialtay
2 жыл бұрын
s/o for the analysis & play by play.
@peterpop-off
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the numbers 👍
@chrismalinowski654
2 жыл бұрын
Yup he confirmed it on twitter
@MrStarman926
2 жыл бұрын
How do you quantify a “vocal tone switch”
@David-md8bd
2 жыл бұрын
Strongly believe it would’ve been a 10 if 2007 was on the album
@thermonucleardom
Жыл бұрын
well
@nathanehnis
Жыл бұрын
suprise
@cloudgummykasi7642
Жыл бұрын
It is on the extended piece
@Djdjd977
Жыл бұрын
@@cloudgummykasi7642 it wasn't at the time
@gio7264
Жыл бұрын
Same here
@danyil8188
2 жыл бұрын
I actually teared up when I reached stars and heard the “and now a word from our ancestors” transition into Yasiin Bey. Such a cool, creative, and beautiful hip-hop moment
@kwakuarhin4071
2 жыл бұрын
You caught the response after the word of the ancestors "I like these New Slaves' so funny to me😂 It's so spot on how yasin bey wraps up the song with his verse speaking to the superficial nature of black ppl these days and it being an ode to being a new form of slavery. Stars easily the most creative song and so underrated
@chriscrowley3904
2 жыл бұрын
Best Yasiin verse since he came out of retirement
@fonsiederuvo3535
2 жыл бұрын
BROOO when I heard that fucking whistle oh my days I wasn't looking at the tracklist and was just listening to it on the bus shit was amazing
@henrywillis2226
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't that transition sound like something off of Slauson Malone's "A Quiet Farwell, 2016-2018"?? Both are incredible albums
@moddrrrusky2910
2 жыл бұрын
@@kwakuarhin4071 Another possible Kanye reference after mentioning him earlier in the track and low-key dissing him as well.
@HL_25
Жыл бұрын
pitchfork is actually nuts for giving this album a 7.3
@spongybear1926
Жыл бұрын
pitchfork is probs the worst music review website lol
@blandomrigdlackbude
Жыл бұрын
no one cares about pitchforks reviews tbh, i just go there to laugh at them
@Amaling
Жыл бұрын
idek what audience they're aiming for at this point with their reviews. Forever Story and Hellfire are both 7s on the site, and those are arguably the main albums that music nerds from hip hop and rock respectively are interesting in hearing people's opinions for Nobody cares that you gave Beyonce record high rating, she's way fuckin bigger than any music reviewing platform
@HL_25
Жыл бұрын
@@Amaling i mean, I wouldn't want them to pander to a specific audience, they are totally entitled to their opinion. I just really disagree with a 7.3 for an album that I consider one of the best of the year, but the beyonce album was cool too
@Prodbyjah464
Жыл бұрын
They gave the big day a 6.9 over rodeo by Travis Scott which is 6.4 so I think there opinion is invalid
@seanmundyphoto
2 жыл бұрын
Had the honour of working on the album artwork for this project (did the compositing work in photoshop) and it's so awesome seeing the amazing reception to this project, and pretty surreal seeing you review and have such great thoughts. JID has such a wild future ahead of him and he's still super young, stoked to see what he does next !
@seanmundyphoto
2 жыл бұрын
Shoutout to Naska Demini and his team for killing the photography/design for the cover and the opportunity as well
@Howitgoes799
2 жыл бұрын
Welp, just wanted to say that you did a fantastic job mon.
@aestheticsounds3107
2 жыл бұрын
Good job sean! You guys made history
@y1hj2
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, as a young designer I can't imagine working on a such great piece of work that's gonna live forever. You sir are a part of history.
@user-fs1lc2cj5s
2 жыл бұрын
this cover art was fantastic big ups
@Hayduke0
2 жыл бұрын
Also worth noting that JID can perform all his songs flawlessly. Probably the best live rapper I've ever heard to be honest.
@AndreiBerezin
2 жыл бұрын
I love there are rappers who dont make you want to kill them on stage (like Lil Wayne does).
@Lachy314
Жыл бұрын
Saw him @Hulaween and he was insane But he stopped like 25% thru Crack Sandwich b/c he said he was fuckin up and that he “hates that song”. That’s my favorite song on the album 🥲
@hadesedits1501
Жыл бұрын
@@Lachy314 really he hates it? Cuz he said that was also the hardest to write
@Lachy314
Жыл бұрын
@@hadesedits1501 that’s what he said @Hulaween I got blue-balled that’s like my favorite song in the album and he stopped like a minute in and was like “I hate this song”. Maybe he meant performing it? I dunno
@maxhoeschen3399
Жыл бұрын
@@Lachy314 yeah he’s said in interviews he hates a few songs on that album not cuz he thinks they’re bad songs but cuz they’re super personal and sad story’s, like he hates sistanem cuz it’s about how him and his sister don’t talk and crack sandwich cuz that story was really traumatic
@LightPink
2 жыл бұрын
Based Anthony
@5679_
2 жыл бұрын
rated too high. 8/10
@rileyp1506
2 жыл бұрын
@@5679_ every song is a 10
@mo5torm
2 жыл бұрын
Based and JID pilled Fantano
@EyeDeeTenTee
2 жыл бұрын
Basedthony
@5679_
2 жыл бұрын
@@rileyp1506 lol no bruddanem and sistanem were pretty average but ok 👍🏼
@johann392
Жыл бұрын
Shy of a ten because it wasn’t called The Money Story
@hid3f_
Жыл бұрын
made me laugh
@aliragingfire9958
5 ай бұрын
underrated comment
@bryceinnerst7963
Жыл бұрын
no one talking abt how stars is his least favorite?
@tommyhofer1176
Жыл бұрын
yeah that set me off
@royalwarlord2342
Жыл бұрын
Thats just if he had to pick one, he still gave it tons of praise
@hikarudoesthings9481
Жыл бұрын
fr specially when he was stalking about how songs have songs inside them. Stars is literally one of those "songs that has songs" in it self
@rodney7277
Жыл бұрын
Facts, to me my least fav would probably be Just in Time; the placement of that track in the track-list throws me off a bit cause its a song that would fit in the first leg of the album, not the heavy and deep last leg. Also as a banger, it just doesn't hit the same as say, Surround Sound or Raydar, or Can't Punk Me.
@Friedrich2DerGrosse
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing year for hip-hop! Couldn't agree more on the score, my man Jiddy really showing a lot of grow and probing that he truly has potential to be one of the greatest
@ashleyyoung1978
2 жыл бұрын
trust me the new zootey album "pop star" iz AMAZING
@nickmassey2379
2 жыл бұрын
Just a technical note: On your camera if you set the White Balance to a specific color temp instead of auto, you’d stop getting those blue pulses that are noticeable when you jump cut. Also might make your green screen easier to key as well. Just a tip!
@OrangeConsumer
2 жыл бұрын
Including 2007, I feel like this album is definitely a 10/10 contender
@leviathan3630
2 жыл бұрын
tbh
@albinortiz876
2 жыл бұрын
I discovered JID randomly on a "for you" Playlist from Spotify maybe 4-5 years ago. First song I ever heard from him was Hasta Luego. I just remember thinking whoa this guy is so different and talented. I was so surprised that he was basically unknown at that point. So glad he's being recognized and what a breath of fresh air this project was. J Cole has a great ear for talent. JID, Bas, Earthgang, etc. Dreamville is the best label in the game rn.
@2biggunz598
Жыл бұрын
I just discovered JID this year when he was featured on boom by token
@T1m1th
Жыл бұрын
@@2biggunz598 boom is a great track as well
@2biggunz598
Жыл бұрын
@@T1m1th absolute banger but why JID’s part so short 😭
@T1m1th
Жыл бұрын
@@2biggunz598 sooo true bro, wish it was longer, but i enjoy token's verses as well
@firetechnics19
2 жыл бұрын
Anthony, you can’t just repeatedly call him M.I.D for 10 minutes and call that a review
@ly2
2 жыл бұрын
??
@dogwater6263
2 жыл бұрын
@@ly2 Welcome to the community
@fredfred4793
2 жыл бұрын
This album is definitely Hiphop's album of the year. JID needs more recognition for his work.
@Sportssoundtracks
2 жыл бұрын
It’s Almost Dry>>>
@best.cock.handler
2 жыл бұрын
mr morale>>>
@GraveDigginDave
2 жыл бұрын
ghais guevara>>>
@alecbarrett1
2 жыл бұрын
NAV >>>>
@thehomelander1440
2 жыл бұрын
@@best.cock.handler close but the forever story clears
@dwahwuiadhwaiudwuhwaiudhwa1494
2 жыл бұрын
You should've included 2007 in the review, it's the real outro was just not included due to sample issues. It's an incredible track, would definitely be a 10 including it.
@TheHolySandwich
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely would've been a 10. Was a 10 for me!
@perplexed1783
2 жыл бұрын
2007 was my favorite on the record
@xanderreimers4445
2 жыл бұрын
The album isn’t done without this song, the way it ties in everything is truly special
@TheHolySandwich
2 жыл бұрын
@@xanderreimers4445 track makes me cry at the end with that amazing last sample Cole speaks over. It makes me wants to reach out and take Cole's hand like I'm starting a legacy.
@xanderreimers4445
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHolySandwich ngl I’m in the same boat. I tear up hearing that. Hearing his father and then his father figure in rap speak about his success is very emotional
@Big_Stepper2435
2 жыл бұрын
This year has been a phenomenal one for hip-hop. Mr. Morale, Drill Music in Zion, Aethiopes, Melt My Eyez, Forever Story, and upcoming albums like Danny Brown’s record and Freddie Gibbs’ record. One of the best years for hip-hop in quite a while.
@ofcourseayo391
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, cheat codes was also amazing
@pranavprankstergangster
2 жыл бұрын
Not to mention the new DJ Khaled (another one)
@fakhrulsamli806
2 жыл бұрын
@@pranavprankstergangster nice joke
@scottiebarnes7417
2 жыл бұрын
Not to mention “honestly, never mind”
@xanderreimers4445
2 жыл бұрын
Whole heartedly agree because of what you just stated but the fact there’s even more albums just as crazy as the ones you listed make it even better
@NicholasKarimzadeh
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting take on "Stars", Anthony! It's been one of the tracks with pretty high replay value for me
@eddiebusey3652
2 жыл бұрын
Bey ate that
@ashleyyoung1978
2 жыл бұрын
trust me the new zootey album "pop star" iz AMAZING
@incidentlyaniguana2193
2 жыл бұрын
Right? I've had the undeniable urge to play that song whenever I get in my car since I heard it. There isn't a bad track on the album but Stars has been the one that's stayed the freshest. That and Lauder Too.
@martondenes240
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah stars is honestly my favourite
@davidvillamonte2007
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, still, the fact that this album is a 9/10 only means quality overall
@JJ-zd9vs
2 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy when you realize you been listening to JID since he dropped “NEVER” and now he’s easily top 5 arguably top 3 in the game rn
@mentalfortitude5718
2 жыл бұрын
So glad I got to witness him come up like this. Coming from someone who had major talent, to someone who’s realized that talent.
@TheArcticKitten
2 жыл бұрын
agreed! i saw him 5-6 years ago around never story time when he was still relatively small. ticket was only like $15 and i got to meet him and earthgang after by chance. always said he'd be as big as kendrick one day or close and here he is
@pornhubmante
2 жыл бұрын
i started listening to him in 2019 and hoooly fucking shit this guy is crazy good, i loved this album. it was so much over my already high expectations that i was literally shocked on the first listen
@ashleyyoung1978
2 жыл бұрын
trust me the new zootey album "pop star" iz AMAZING
@mentalfortitude5718
2 жыл бұрын
@@ashleyyoung1978 that ain’t the way you promote your music.
@BradTasteInMusicOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY BASED! STANDING OVATION FOR THE MELON! BASED!
@nbabackcourtmedia
2 жыл бұрын
It was amazing to hear him expand his sound a bit. His singing was pretty good on here, and there was also some amazing storytelling, obviously great flows, and just overall an exquisite showcase of skill with great lyrical content as well. Easily his best work to date, 9/10 imo. Favorite tracks: Can’t Punk me, sistanem, kody blu 31, Crack sandwich, better days, lauder too, etc.
@leehamz3885
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more and same favourites.
@yummygopher1065
2 жыл бұрын
Sleepin on raydar
@nbabackcourtmedia
2 жыл бұрын
@@yummygopher1065 not at all it’s just not top 5 or so
@ashleyyoung1978
2 жыл бұрын
trust me the new zootey album "pop star" iz AMAZING
@SnipeGhost
2 жыл бұрын
i haven’t listened to a Rap album or any Rap in the last year or so and holy shit i just finished this and my critic ass even thinks this may be a 10. it reminds me a lot of Section 80 for some reason and oh my god I’m gonna be talking about this album for the rest of my days. this is unbelievable everyone needs to hear this.
@DaygoKid94
2 жыл бұрын
You should look up Kenny mason angelic hood rat and pusha t last album.
@jaywilliams6250
2 жыл бұрын
You should listen to the album dreamville (JID’s record label) dropped it’s called gangsta grillz mixtape.
@PakRT84
2 жыл бұрын
On top of that you should listen to more hip hop albums then. This year has had quite a few gems yet. This isn't even MY favorite...
@yallTweakin
2 жыл бұрын
@@PakRT84 my personal fave was DRILL MUSIC IN ZION. With Melt My Eyez See Your Future & ITS ALMOST DRY at a close 2 & 3
@Bliind
2 жыл бұрын
Wow.. great to hear!! Not a troll I’m A big fan of his so is good to see people connecting with it even tho they aren’t big hiphop fan
@LeBeautiful
2 жыл бұрын
W album by JID. One of hip hop's finest indeed.
@ElChistes01
2 жыл бұрын
Good on you to give him a 10, he really deserves it
@Roadrunner-n9k
2 жыл бұрын
he really came through this time
@TheDeathvice187
2 жыл бұрын
9
@woteverr6320
2 жыл бұрын
i thought he was fr gonna give it a 10 damn
@andrew_gould
2 жыл бұрын
he still got a Strong 9, which is basically there
@RUSHYRUSHY39
2 жыл бұрын
What’s funny is how close it literally is to a 10
@martinfreemon7134
2 жыл бұрын
Hearing JID singing is like seeing Goku hit super-saiyan. I didn't even know he could get any better but then boom, he pulls out a new phase and skyrockets his power
@traplover6357
2 жыл бұрын
JID singing was a WTF moment but IT WAS SO GOOD moment as well. Like when has he develop this singing ability he never showed until now? Gotta be a church most likely
@ts-wo6pp
2 жыл бұрын
@@traplover6357 there was some on hereditary, but not like on this album
@Twitch13JesseWayne
2 жыл бұрын
Boom? Like by token ?
@ts-wo6pp
2 жыл бұрын
@@Twitch13JesseWayne token 💀💀💀💀
@tree1214
2 жыл бұрын
@@traplover6357 he’s sung on a bunch of tracks before, he’s definitely improved a lot tho and it rlly stood out on this project
@CrustyDonutts
2 жыл бұрын
JID has been releasing absolute HEAT since "BRUUUUH" with Denzel. Absolutely crazy album - instant replayability.
@xanderreimers4445
2 жыл бұрын
Since before my dude
@trillmike4494
2 жыл бұрын
Before my dawg
@smcmurray123
2 жыл бұрын
bruh u obviously never listened to og dicaprio or the never story. even his high school mixtapes are gas. jiddy done been all across the globe
@ogbroly8262
2 жыл бұрын
He’ll get a grammy for it watch
@wyguy1212
2 жыл бұрын
Been releasing straight heat since general on the never story fym
@JCfromJohto
Жыл бұрын
bruh i'm just here because it got snubbed from the grammys. gotta remind myself and lowkey self-validate my unbias that this was amazing
I've been waiting for an album like this for nearly a decade. The Forever Story is officially in my top 3 Hip Hop albums of all time. Review the real outro "2007" Anthony!
@sukulbembe4657
2 жыл бұрын
what are the other 2?
@axelolsson7591
2 жыл бұрын
HELL YES! This album really is a strong 9. It falls short of a masterpiece, but it just exudes quality from front to back. One of the most impressive and lyrically dense albums I've ever heard.
@pdut23
2 жыл бұрын
I disagree with you. It's a masterpiece.
@wealthywop
2 жыл бұрын
The Never Story is better imo, I love that album
@Broctis
2 жыл бұрын
@@wealthywop sorry how? I've been a fan since TNS dropped but he's blown it out of the water with each new project
@wealthywop
2 жыл бұрын
@@Broctis naw man, personally. I love every song on the never story. It feels unlike all his other albums. I used to bump it all the time early high school so it is sentimental to me. 0 misses
@chrismalinowski654
2 жыл бұрын
Thats pure nostalgia talking. Theres not a single aspect of the never story that is better than this album. Never story is really good too but this is a step up in every way. You can prefer it, but it isnt better
@Liquid--Bacon
2 жыл бұрын
Best JID project to date. Been rockin with him ever since he dropped "NEVER". Back then nobody knew him and he was criminally underrated. So happy for him and glad to see he is capitalizing the way we all knew he would.
@failtolawl
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations
@dies3156
2 жыл бұрын
fr man I genuinely feel so happy for JID
@Sammmgill
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah when id first heard NEVER i was like bruh this girl on fire haha to find out it was a guy was still just as crazy and listening to more of their discography i began to love them even more
@jdub910
2 жыл бұрын
Never is such a great track still absolutely one of his best in my opinion
@bgduqc6876
2 жыл бұрын
First song i discovered from him was also never. It was on christmas 2018 my friends went steal alcool at the grocery store and never was the heist theme Great memories!
@judekaraki1650
2 жыл бұрын
strong 9 without 2007 included 😳. jid different.
@themoviecritic1092
2 жыл бұрын
Ong
@saccoli4919
2 жыл бұрын
Stars being the worst track is CRAZY man that song is fire
@Leave380
2 жыл бұрын
he has to throw in a little bit of controversy into his videos
@tommyhofer1176
Жыл бұрын
@@Leave380 yeah maybe lol
@Kaibum
2 жыл бұрын
This album is just ridiculous. It's wonderful and there's just so many words I could use to describe it. JID absolutely hit the bullseye with this record.
@TheDimsh
2 жыл бұрын
Damn I cant believe you found the beat on Stars "tedious" ... I absolutely fucking loved it and how unique it was, but hey everyone has their taste, cant judge. But overall yeah, absolutely fucking stellar album. Quickly jumped in my top 5 if not top 3
@macke4662
2 жыл бұрын
fr
@bradyfox1221
2 жыл бұрын
Such a great album. Can’t wait to see where he goes next
@lukerapley9053
2 жыл бұрын
This album is mad, Jid is going to be one of the best of our generation. 9 is rightfully deserved.
@swang8862
2 жыл бұрын
Ppl say JID is like Kendrick Lamar… it’s easy to be like Kendrick Lamar?
@ricc220
2 жыл бұрын
I love this record so much and loved seeing your thoughts on it. I would've also liked to see your thoughts on 2007, a track that JID wanted to close the album with originally(after Lauder Too). IMO, it's an even better closer than Lauder Too, as good as that track is!
@zachbachar3473
2 жыл бұрын
Really can’t complain much about a 9/10 review, but I’m surprised that you didn’t enjoy the first half of Stars. That instrumental is one of the best on the album imo, the calm beat with the scattered flute is so relaxing and JID’s “R” flow is immaculate.
@lawlz888
2 жыл бұрын
I liked Starwars a lot too!
@swnk.
2 жыл бұрын
imo stars is my favorite song although a lot of them are pretty close which shows the strength of this album
@PackFan12
2 жыл бұрын
i agree... sad to hear him say it's the worst it's one of my favs
@JonisThaStolle
2 жыл бұрын
The vocal effects on Stars are super dope!
@mopenope4175
2 жыл бұрын
Same. Stars was the most enjoyable for me to listen to
@ianturnbow7011
2 жыл бұрын
I gave the album a listen before watching the review. This is the first JID project I’ve listened to. Wild album! Holy hell, this album definitely deserves respect.
@chrismalinowski654
2 жыл бұрын
Never story and dicaprio 2 are worth a listen as well but not as good as this one
@myyoutubeaccount4167
2 жыл бұрын
@@AzUxIgUy Who asked?
@user-ve9tu5rv6e
2 жыл бұрын
@@AzUxIgUy grow up
@AzUxIgUy
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-ve9tu5rv6e You sure u wanna argue? I'm giving you a chance to back off bich boi
@24Carrot
2 жыл бұрын
Ever since I was introduced to J.I.D when he opened up for J. Cole on the 4YEO tour, I loved him. Listened to The Never Story, then DiCaprio 2, loved them both. Couldn’t wait to see what he could offer on The Forever Story and he delivered above my expectations. I’m so happy seeing how far he’s gone from 2016 and now. Great review!
@ashleyyoung1978
2 жыл бұрын
trust me the new zootey album "pop star" iz AMAZING
@Bliind
2 жыл бұрын
Took the words out my mouth
@fakenames7065
2 жыл бұрын
STARS IS ONE OF THE WEAKEST SONGS ON THE RECORD DUDE ARE U SERIOUS?!?!?!
@alexpark1864
2 жыл бұрын
Just in time is easily one of the best songs of the year. JIDs growth has been so fun to watch and with each listen this album grows on me more and more.
@traplover6357
2 жыл бұрын
Just In Time is such an earworm and had hella rhyme schemes and quoteables from both JID (audible/all the bull rhyme + i draw stainless like you draw conclusions quotable) and Wayne (usage of the word time in his rhymes + quotable that switches the meaning of Diamonds are a girl's best friend)
@kaiiii2718
2 жыл бұрын
JID just proved himself to be one of the best artists of this generation
@EduardoGarcia-ww8su
2 жыл бұрын
Gus Fring.
@wealthywop
2 жыл бұрын
@@EduardoGarcia-ww8su season 4 finale 💀
@dorkknight7225
2 жыл бұрын
@@EduardoGarcia-ww8su gus fring
@judahcooper3476
2 жыл бұрын
Stars is personally my favorite song on the entire album
@adxdenerlx6969
2 жыл бұрын
Dunno if it's a hot take...but IMO JID is the rapper with the all time best flow/vocal abilities in rap. Does need a few more great albums tho.
@isaacheard4202
2 жыл бұрын
I think Andre takes vocal, and big boi takes flow but I also just love OutKast so I’m probably biased, but big boi has seriously underrated flow
@Boogalyhu
Жыл бұрын
@@isaacheard4202 Both of those rappers have top tier flow but JIDs technical abilities are one of a kind. The polyrhythms, the rhyme schemes, the wide selection of inflections. Simply the most dynamic and technically impressive rap flows ever from JID on this project. As a rapper myself it’s almost impossible to believe some can flow like he does from a technical standpoint. Jaw dropping.
@unimpressedalchemist
2 жыл бұрын
Love the score, but Stars being the worst track is mind-blowing to me. Yasiin absolutely destroys that shit.
@urbent3147
2 жыл бұрын
My fav track ffs 😂😂but I got weird taste in music
@sf7154
2 жыл бұрын
Worst makes it seems like he doesn’t like it. He thinks every song is good but just compared to the 10/10 songs on this album, he sees this as a weaker one.
@unimpressedalchemist
2 жыл бұрын
@@sf7154 yeah, but sometimes he doesn't put any. I guess if I had to pick one it would be Kody Blu 31. Still a great track, but I've skipped a couple times
@michaelpark672
2 жыл бұрын
No way this man dissed the production too like god damn
@chrismalinowski654
2 жыл бұрын
Its a grower. Im sure with time he’ll enjoy it more
@tinktink360
2 жыл бұрын
One of the few albums where I can sit down and listen to every single track. Amazing album that was definitely a 10/10 for me. All around fantastic!
@peterpop-off
2 жыл бұрын
Agree
@ashleyyoung1978
2 жыл бұрын
trust me the new zootey album "pop star" iz AMAZING
@ManGalvMoral
2 жыл бұрын
Great review overall, I just find kind of strange that Anthony havent mentioned “2007”, the real closer for the record, specially when is such an unskippable track to understand the FULL story conceptually. I hope he eventually reads this and notices out that miss.
@chrismalinowski654
2 жыл бұрын
He prolly didnt know the context behind that song or that it released at all. He is the busiest music nerd after all
@ManGalvMoral
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrismalinowski654 I mean, yeah, he probably omitted the song because he didn’t know of its existence at all. But I think it could be significant for the final score, so I’m trying to inform him
@charliewolf4411
2 жыл бұрын
STARS AS LEAST FAVORITE IS FUCKING CRAZY
@themoviecritic1092
2 жыл бұрын
Damn he didn't like Stars????
@brandonmeenan8075
2 жыл бұрын
Please review nouns “While of Unsound Mind”.
@xwiq6949
2 жыл бұрын
yes. YESS!!! i've already said to myself that this is hiphop album of the year, and i felt like this is about to be a light 9 for anthony, AND ITS A STRONG 9. This is incredible, watching JID getting the credit he deserves
@Numbnuts007
2 жыл бұрын
I love how nobody is memeing in the comments and they're just saying that this album got the score that it deserved and that they are happy that jid is getting his flowers and putting out fantastic music.
@Friedrich2DerGrosse
2 жыл бұрын
Off topic but, i know you've been through some really hard times lately Anthony and just wanted to say that while i do not agree with you sometimes i appreciate the work you do for the music industry/community in general and for introducing me to new music/artist and allowing to be entertained with some decent comedy while discussing the passion i love so much which is music in segments like "Let's Argue". This lil' empire you have built is well deserved, we love you Melon! That being said... Swimming 3, MBDTF 6, disliked, unsuscribed and reported
@Schafferyan
2 жыл бұрын
What he been thru lately?
@ostrich..
2 жыл бұрын
@@Schafferyan unfortunately facing marriage difficulties over the past few years. furthermore, his divorce documents were leaked on the internet post ken carson / destroy lonely review
@Tokollo_
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣he coukdnt keep his wife ?damnb
@SORIANSIST
2 жыл бұрын
@@Tokollo_ touch grass
@AnAwfulAccount
2 жыл бұрын
@@ostrich.. Dudes who make fun of Anthony for separating from his wife never gonna have a wife to divorce in the first place
@duhduhduhdiesel1436
2 жыл бұрын
I think what's refreshing about JID is how much bruh let's his music speak for itself. No drama, no beef, no bullshit, and when he does invite us into his life, it's artistically on wax He's given us 5 years of consistently incredible features, collabs, and singles but yet I'm never like "Jid needs to take a break." And while most rap shows are straight garbage with the rapper basically a glorified stuntman, bruh has a band and barely misses a beat. He has a solid case for top 5 all time with 1, maybe 2 more projects like this. This album made me feel like I was watching Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt at the Olympics. Just athletic, nimble, graceful, versatile...the whole damn package PS also power to him. He's the only 2018 freshman still relevant by a wide mile
@ZacS-i6t
10 ай бұрын
Bet he would have given it a 10 if the title was “To pimp a forever story”
@p-ruthless9005
2 жыл бұрын
It would’ve been a 10 if it was called mr morale and the big steppers: the forever story
@Sott96
2 жыл бұрын
This guy has been my favorite since 2018 and holy SHIT did he prove me right to all my friends. Fucking bonkers album
@buttermoth5861
2 жыл бұрын
Come on Anthony, we all know that if this was called My Beautiful Dark Twisted Forever Story you would’ve given it a 6/10.
@WiseDunagan
2 жыл бұрын
This running joke is getting so mf low-effort and old
@perplexed1783
2 жыл бұрын
To Pimp A Forever Story, 10/10
@devonhalford5522
2 жыл бұрын
The forever store-y would’ve gotten a 10
@mistermelon72
6 ай бұрын
this is JID's good kid m.a.a.d. city. I hope his next album is his TPAB
@petermahler853
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know how, but the addition of 2007 on the extended edition makes this album that much better. This is probably one of the best rap albums of the decade
@bumimub
2 жыл бұрын
this is great, the album is great and the review is well thought out but I am so sad 2007 wasn’t at least mentioned somewhere lol
@whiteace_t.k.o8060
2 жыл бұрын
Long awaited album🔥. Long awaited review 🫶🏾. Uhhh forever J.I.D interview he’s a nice guy it seems I’m sure he’d be glad to do it😁…foreshadowing?
@larrellhill1386
2 жыл бұрын
I can truly see this album getting a Grammy. Truly deserve it.
@KR-ew5ms
2 жыл бұрын
Kendrick Lamar dropped this year, while I love both albums. What are the chances anyone but Kendrick gets the award
@jonathanamalidosan5476
2 жыл бұрын
@@KR-ew5ms remember 2013 lol
@KR-ew5ms
2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanamalidosan5476 look at nas vs Alfredo,they’re tryna make up for controversial winners of the past
@jonathanamalidosan5476
2 жыл бұрын
@@KR-ew5ms that’s true although at the same time kendrick has already won two rap albums of the year where that was Nas’ first. Honestly though knowing the Grammys you’re probably right about Kendrick winning.
@dorkknight7225
2 жыл бұрын
@@KR-ew5ms as much as I love kendrick and mr morale, I gotta say jid dropped the best 2022 album
@xavierburgos4550
2 жыл бұрын
Been a JID fan since Cole signed him. I’m so happy to see Jiddy JID getting his flowers. He deserves it 🙏🏼
@nowlun
Жыл бұрын
fantano’s least favorite track being Stars is MIND BOGGLING
@frinreda7182
6 ай бұрын
what i was thinking
@ubesaaa
2 жыл бұрын
9 is the perfect score for this album. I don't always agree with you melon, but you hit a homerun with this one. Huge shame about the outro not getting its samples cleared. 2007 is a great song and could potentially make this album a light 10 for me. Hoping for a deluxe.
@JaxDobba
2 жыл бұрын
Genuinely never been happier for such score. JID really outdid himself here. It's not really my favourite rap album of the year but it definitely deserves the praise it gets. Thanks for the review 🔥
@waltergutierrez1395
2 жыл бұрын
Not to nitpick but “Crack Sandwich” actually IS a linear narrative. The whole song takes place in one day; jid rapping about his brother being invited with his family to the club, by his brothers football team in the first verse.
@wellfedstarvingartist
2 жыл бұрын
The Elephant Man's Bones, next...
@basicjojo2118
2 жыл бұрын
I honestly appreciate the fact that it’s a strong 9, he’s gonna come out with even more fire later on because we still haven’t seen his peak, the whole record he sounded like it was a regular day to him. He’s gonna break the game even more than he already has, super proud of him!
@ashleyyoung1978
2 жыл бұрын
trust me the new zootey album "pop star" iz AMAZING
@GeckoZob
2 жыл бұрын
its actually funny that the only thing he had to do in order to have a 10 was changing his verse on a song and modify the beat on the same song it tells everything about the amazingness that this album is delivering
@davidyounan5774
2 жыл бұрын
i notice that you didnt mention the outro track, 2007 which couldnt make it on the spotify release due to sample clearance issues. it is a multifaceted lyrical masterpiece of a track that wraps up the project so well that it got me wondering whether your score would change if you were to consider this track part of the album?
@Torbinsky
2 жыл бұрын
These are the 37 scores from the records in the 2022 Loved List! 1- (STRONG 9) Viagra Boys - Cave World T2 - (Decent to STRONG 9) Black Midi - Hellfire J.I.D - The Forever Story T-4 (DECENT to Strong 9) Black Country,New Road - Ants From Up There Soul Glo - Diaspora Problems T-6 (LIGHT to Decent 9) Baby - Petrol Girls Silvana Estrada - Marchita T-8 (Strong 8 to a LIGHT 9) Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You Conway the Machine - God Don’t Make Mistakes 10- (STRONG 8 to a Light 9) billy woods - Aethiopes 11-(STRONG 8) Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul - Topical Dancer Chat Pile - God’s Country 13- (Decent to STRONG 8) Beyoncé - Renaissance T-14 (DECENT to Strong 8) Denzel Curry - Melt My Eyez See Your Future FKA twigs - Caprisongs Gospel - The Loser Leikeli47 - Shape Up Lupe Fiasco - Drill Music in Zion Otoboke Beaver - Super Champon Spiritualized - Everything Was Beautiful T-21 (Light to DECENT 8) Artificial Brain - Self Titled Foxtails - fawn Kralice - Crystalline Exhaustion Meridian Brothers - Meridian Brothers & El Grupo Renacimiento T-25(LIGHT to Decent 8) Beach House - Once Twice Melody Black Thought & Danger Mouse - Cheat Codes Pusha T - It’s Almost Dry T-28 (LIGHT 8) Daniel Rossen - You Belong There JER - Bothered / Unbothered Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Wormrot - Hiss T-32 (Strong 7 to a LIGHT 8) Benny the Butcher - Tana Talk 4 Black Dresses - Forget Your Own Face Bladee & Ecco2k - Crest Cheekface - Too Much to Ask Kilo Kish - American Gurl The Weeknd - Dawn FM
@therogue1542
2 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much for keeping track
@L3nngames
2 жыл бұрын
No anthony youre wrong. Stars does not have a tedious beat, infact it is one of the best beats on the album. It is incredibly layered , with beautiful singing throughout. The flow on the 2nd verse is insane aswell.
@ryanoconnell2834
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@relaxalways3704
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how he could consider this song a weak point for the album 🤨
@jeffreyliu7390
2 жыл бұрын
this was my favorite song on the album for sure tony trippin
@ethanhughes4735
2 жыл бұрын
my people
@2metalface_doom
8 ай бұрын
youy're 🐸
@williamdaniels4013
2 жыл бұрын
THAT KENDRICK LAMAR COMPARISON CAN STOP NOW. GLIMPSES AT FIRST BUT NAH THIS MAN IS HIS OWN ENTITY. PERIOD!!! ✊️👏🤝
@brettwissel6145
2 жыл бұрын
JID was at Lollapalooza a few years back and I had heard of him but wasn’t a fan. By the time he left the stage I knew I’d be a fan for life. If you have a chance to see him live do it. He’s the best live rapper I have ever seen
@Boogalyhu
Жыл бұрын
It really is stunningly the flows he is able to nail live. Insane talent, I’m lucky to have seen him live for each album cycle.
@humansaresilly2465
10 ай бұрын
I got to see him live this last January, he absolutely killed it. Brought so much energy but had great control throughout, and his vocals and singing were honestly fantastic. He is such a talent
@buttermoth5861
2 жыл бұрын
Truly an amazing album showing so much potential and talent already realized. JID went and will be going so far in his career and the forever story is just the start of that. Honestly 9/10 and even 10/10 could be justified. Incredible review melon. Unsubscribed.
@stooge_mobile
2 жыл бұрын
The unsubbed meme is a bit stale, but otherwise, hot take. I've subscribed to you now.
@gasslighterr
2 жыл бұрын
I thought Bandana was better and it received an 8/10
@naeemmohammed7439
2 жыл бұрын
Bruh if Ants From Up is not a part of this melon's top 5 of the end of the year smh
@idglet9565
2 жыл бұрын
Listened to this album literally the minute it was released on streaming because I was so hyped and it somehow lived up to the expectations.
@urbent3147
2 жыл бұрын
Jid different with it
@ashleyyoung1978
2 жыл бұрын
trust me the new zootey album "pop star" iz AMAZING
@antony-tv2yi
6 ай бұрын
If it was called "JIDS SEE GHOSTS", you would've given it a 10
@OK-fi4yq
5 ай бұрын
what an album, you wouldn’t believe it was ghostwritten by lil pump
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