JID is set to release his long-awaited “GDLU PRELUXE” project this Friday, July 4, and he has made another contribution to his devoted fan base with this release. Describing the new drop as a prelude to his forthcoming album, “God Does Like Ugly,” the artist also explained that it serves as a warm-up to prepare fans for the official album release, which is scheduled for release in a month. The announcement came with a cover illustration of JID in his high school football uniform, channelling his childhood roots as he advances towards this next stage of his career.
This “preluxe” endeavor has had fans salivating, but details have been scarce. Although JID has yet to detail what fans can expect from the project, a new single, “32 (Freestyle),” along with its matching video, is now available for consumption. The song serves as a taste for fans on the energy and lyrical deftness JID has been tapping into over the past year.
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The news also follows JID’s initial announcement of “God Does Like Ugly” in May, a project that’s been billed as the beginning of an aggressive new era for the rapper. For the last press release, fans were treated to the single “WRK,” which showcases how the artist has matured and developed his new artistic direction. On social media, JID took a moment to share a post reflecting on his trajectory so far, explaining how his previous album, The Forever Story, made him feel like he didn’t get what he recognized as his, but as for his next album, it will spotlight a new world that he’s running.
With this combination of vulnerability and honesty, JID explains the nuances of re-entering the studio, inspired by his “OG coach,” who told him to “go to WORK.” It’s this raw intensity and refusal to bend to the narrative that have grounded the project at every stage of the creative process, suggesting a record that’s pure Dillon Francis, grit, fight, and a promise to break through. “GDLU PRELUXE” is JID’s first release since 2022’s “The Forever Story,” and while fans can hardly wait around for the whole album, this is going to be a bit of a “preluxe” drop set to take over already. The countdown’s on, and the suspense is palpable, and keep your ears perked for what might be the first litmus test for the year in hip-hop.
