The Never Story

The Never Story
Studio album by J.I.D
Released March 10, 2017
Recorded 2016
Genre
Length 39:51
Label
Producer
  • J. Cole (also exec.)
  • Ibrahim Hamad (exec.)
  • Childish Major
  • Christo
  • Hollywood JB
  • Latrell James
  • OZ the Additive
  • Sean McVerry
  • SMKA
  • Tha Officialz
  • The Imaginary Kids
J.I.D chronology
DiCaprio EP
(2015)DiCaprio EP2015		 The Never Story
(2017)		 DiCaprio 2
(2018)DiCaprio 22018
Singles from The Never Story
  1. "NEVER"
    Released: February 24, 2017

The Never Story is the debut studio album by American rapper J.I.D. It was released on March 10, 2017, by Dreamville Records, Spillage Village and Interscope Records.[1]

Background

On February 24, the first single "Never" was released.[2] On March 6, the second single, "D/vision" was released, and the tracklist for the album was revealed. The album features guest appearances from EarthGang, 6LACK, and Mereba, with production coming from J. Cole, Hollywood JB, Childish Major, Christo, Sean McVerry, Latrell James, OZ the Additive, Tha Officialz, SMKA, and The Imaginary Kids. [3]

Singles and promotion

On February 20, 2017, the same day of announcing signing to Dreamville, the album's first single "NEVER" was released. On March 6, after revealing the tracklist, he also released "D/vision" as the second single, with the music video released on August 17.[3][4] On September 27, the music video for "Hereditary" was released as the third single.[5] On February 8, 2018, the album's fourth single, "EdEddnEddy", accompanied by an animated music video was released.[6] J.I.D also toured the album on his "Never Had Shit" tour with EARTHGANG, Chaz French, and Lute.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX[7]
Medium8/10[8]
Sputnikmusic[9]
XXL (XL)[10]

Upon its release, the album received critical acclaim from critics. Scott Glausher of HipHopDX said "If there is one hypothesis that J.I.D wants you to walk away with after bumping The Never Story, it’s the notion that he can rap well. We all know southern lyricists do in fact exist but in today’s mumble game, it’s refreshing to have him remind us with 12 tracks of crafty lyrics and crisp beats."[7] XXL said "J.I.D possesses the lyrical capability and knack for songwriting that could one day put him in a similar space as the 4 Your Eyez Only creator. Announcing his signing with Dreamville in February, the Spillage Village member wasted no time finding his footing, unleashing his The Never Story project just a month later, a collection of songs that validates the hype and makes for a glowing first impression of all that J.I.D has to offer."[10]

Accolades

Publication Rank Ref.
Complex
46
HipHopDX
18
Rolling Stone
9

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Doo Wop"
Sean McVerry1:15
2."General"
  • Route
  • Latrell Boyd
  • Brandon Coleman
  • Latrell James
  • OZ the Additive
3:18
3."NEVER"
  • Route
  • John Welch
  • Marcus Randle
  • Christo
  • Childish Major
4:01
4."EdEddnEddy"
Hollywood JB2:20
5."D/vision" (featuring EarthGang)
4:25
6."Hereditary"
  • Route
  • Welch
  • Randle
  • Bryant
  • Vincent Jenkins Jr.
  • Tha Officialz
  • Childish Major[a]
4:03
7."All Bad" (featuring Mereba)
Hollywood JB4:51
8."Underwear"
  • Route
  • Welch
Christo3:34
9."8701" (featuring 6LACK)
Childish Major1:51
10."Hoodbooger"
SMKA2:36
11."Somebody"
  • Route
  • Welch
  • Bruce Swedien
  • Richard Boyell
  • Joel Georges
  • The Imaginary Kids
  • Christo[a]
3:35
12."LAUDER"
  • Route
  • Welch
  • Cole
  • J. Cole
  • Christo[a]
4:02
Total length:39:51

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer.
  • "D/Vision" contains elements from "Hard Times" written and performed by Johnny B. Moore.
  • "Hoodbooger" contains elements from "Slightly All The Time" performed by Soft Machine
  • "Somebody" contains elements from "Time" performed by Ju-Par Universal Orchestra

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[14] 197
US Heatseeker Albums[15] 14

References

  1. ↑ "Stream J.I.D's Debut Album 'The Never Story'". rap-up.com. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "J. Cole's New Artist J.I.D Ducks the Cops in 'Never' Video - XXL". xxlmag.com. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  3. 1 2 "J.I.D Reveals 'The Never Story' Tracklist, Drops "D/Vision" With EarthGang". Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  4. ↑ Findlay, Mitch. "J.I.D Feat. EarthGang "D/Vision " Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  5. ↑ "J.I.D EXAMINES INFIDELITY IN "HEREDITARY" VIDEO". Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  6. ↑ Mojica, Nick. "J.I.D GETS ANIMATED WITH J. COLE, EARTHGANG AND MORE IN "EDEDDNEDDY" VIDEO". Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  7. 1 2 Glaysher, Scott (March 20, 2017). "Review: Dreamville Rookie J.I.D Tells His Truth On "The Never Story"". HipHopDX.
  8. ↑ Farewell, Austin (September 3, 2017). "Album Review: J.I.D.'s The Never Story". Medium. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  9. ↑ Josh F. (June 30, 2017). "J.I.D - The Never Story". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  10. 1 2 Preezy (April 6, 2017). "J.I.D Sets a Solid Foundation With 'The Never Story' Album". XXL.
  11. ↑ "The Best Albums of 2017". Complex. December 6, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
  12. ↑ DX Staff. "The Best Rap Albums Of 2017". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  13. ↑ "40 Best Rap Albums of 2017". Rolling Stone. December 22, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  15. ↑ "JID – Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
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