The Forever Story
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The Forever Story is the upcoming third studio album by American rapper JID. It is scheduled to be released on August 26, 2022.
Background
The Forever Story was a highly anticipated project,[1] as it marks JID's first solo output in four years, since the critically acclaimed DiCaprio 2 was released in 2018. Our Generation Music wrote: "With a forthcoming album that's been in the works for nearly a half decade, fans could ironically call the wait for JID's next project 'The Forever Story.'"[2] He began teasing his third studio album in 2019 through use of social media, but promotion did not begin until January 2022, when the lead single, "Surround Sound", was released. In March 2022, JID promised fans that "[A]fter I drop[,] [you] guys will never wait this long for music from me again". During his performance at Coachella in April 2022, he told the crowd he would announce the album release date during another performance the next week; however, he never ended up doing it.[3] On August 9, 2022, he unveiled the album artwork and revealed that it would be released on August 26. A second single from the album, "Dance Now", was also released the same day.[4] On August 19, JID released "2007"—a song which was originally meant to serve as the album's outro, but could not be included in the end due to problems with sample clearance—exclusively through YouTube.[5]
Conceptually, The Forever Story is a sequel to JID's debut studio album, The Never Story, released in 2017.[2] The title is a direct reference to the 2017 album's title, and the artwork alludes to the 2017 album's artwork.[4] The artwork also "captures the different realities Black people face in America."[6] Prior to the release, JID commented on the album's themes and creation process: "Initially I wanted to create an album that serves as an origin story and speaks to who I am and what I came from. [...] This has been the heaviest project for me to make and I take pride in my vulnerability that came in the midst of creation."[7]
References
- ^ "J.I.D. × Surround Sound". 360 Magazine. January 16, 2022. Archived from the original on January 16, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Galindo, Thomas (August 8, 2022). "JID drops 'Dance Now' with Kenny Mason ahead of 'The Forever Story'". Our Generation Music. Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Williams, Ian (June 21, 2022). "Everything we know about JID's 'The Forever Story'". Our Generation Music. Archived from the original on July 2, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Kress, Bryan (August 9, 2022). "JID Announces New Album The Forever Story, Shares "Dance Now" with Kenny Mason and Fousheé: Stream". Consequence. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (August 19, 2022). "JID Tells His Story With Help From His Dad, J. Cole, & More On "2007"". Stereogum. Archived from the original on August 20, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (August 9, 2022). "JID Shares New Single 'Dance Now' & 'The Forever Story' Album Cover Art". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ Powell, Jon (August 19, 2022). "JID unveils autobiographical new single "2007"". Revolt. Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
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