JID – DiCaprio 2 (Album Review)

JID’s “DiCaprio 2” proves he’s Atlanta’s sharpest lyricist.

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5. Slick Talk

“Slick Talk” opens up ‘Dicaprio 2’ dynamically!

Initially, “Slick Talk” hits with a dark, heavy energy. Then, midway through, it slows into a gritty, drawn-out gem, with JID spitting ferociously about his rough come-up and taking shots at his weak competition. It’s almost like the track comes down from a high halfway through, only to sharpen its edge.

4. WESTBROOK

“Westbrook” might just be the rowdiest track on ‘DiCaprio 2’—who would’ve thought?

JID’s explosive energy is what makes him such a captivating listen. You know who else thrives on pure, unfiltered energy? A$AP Ferg. On “Westbrook,” the two feed off each other’s chaos for four relentless minutes.

Ferg sets the tone with a rebellious hook that makes you want to climb on top of a car and start a riot. JID’s first verse is packed with reckless, sharp-edged bars, delivered in a surprisingly controlled flow, like he’s holding the beast back. But by his second verse, all restraint is gone. He’s practically screaming, channeling the fury of a coach who just watched his star player get hacked on a drive to the rim.

The result? “Westbrook” is a loud, sweaty, adrenaline shot of a track. And yeah—it left me with one of the worst hangovers I’ve ever had.

3. WORKIN’ OUT

“Workin’ Out” is too passionate to ignore.

I believe every up-and-coming rapper needs a song like “Workin’ Out” in their catalog. Music fans love it when artists drop the bravado and show their human side—and that’s exactly what JID delivers here. He spits powerful bars about the grind he’s put in over the past few years, while also calling out a few of his dirty-ass friends.

The flows on “Workin’ Out” are razor-sharp, the bars hit hard, and most importantly, JID raps with a level of passion that’s nothing short of astonishing.

2. Off Deez (Ft. J. Cole)

JID and J. Cole are two of the hardest rappers in the game right now, and on “Off Deez”, they prove exactly why.

For most of his verse, JID raps like a malfunctioning computer spitting out rapid-fire error messages—chaotic, relentless, and somehow still flawless. Cole, on the other hand, comes in with a slightly calmer delivery, but don’t get it twisted—he still sounds unhinged. Together, they flex with ruthless precision: putting rivals in their place, declaring themselves the greatest since sliced bread, and casually name-dropping their guns like accessories.

By the time “Off Deez” ended, my brain was fried. Honestly, canceling my health insurance before hearing this was a terrible life decision.

1. 151 RUM

JID sounds possessed on “151 Rum.”

JID wreaks absolute havoc on “151 Rum.” He tears through the rowdy, bass-heavy beat with flows so vicious I nearly called off work just to recover. Lyrically, he balances depth with pure competitiveness, weaving sharp storytelling into a flex-heavy performance.

This isn’t just another JID track—it’s one of the best rap performances I’ve heard all year.

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From the moment you press play on DiCaprio 2, you’re dropped headfirst into JID’s Looney Tunes rap universe. He’s the perfect tour guide—darting, bouncing, and ricocheting off whatever beat gets thrown his way. It’s chaotic, unpredictable, and completely captivating.

JID thrives in duality here. On one hand, he’s gritty, disrespectful, and razor-sharp with his pen; on the other, he’s introspective, repping Atlanta with a chip on his shoulder like the city’s underdog status is a personal offense. That mix of pride and aggression fuels some of his most electric performances to date.

The features only add to the fire. J. Cole bodies “Off Deez,” A$AP Ferg brings riot-starting energy to “Westbrook,” and Joey Bada$$ plus Method Man inject pure boom-bap grit into “Hot Box.” Meanwhile, 6LACK, Ella Mai, and BJ The Chicago Kid soften the edges, giving the album breathing room without killing the momentum.

Hungry, fearless, introspective, unfiltered, and endlessly competitive—JID’s DiCaprio 2 is everything you want from a rapper on the verge of greatness. As a fan, it’s a thrill to hear him in this zone.