J.I. has been quietly dropping heat throughout the year. After an incredibly productive year in 2020, despite the pandemic, the rapper has slowly let off a few records since the top of 2021. He closed out last year with Hood Krisis Vol. 3, a follow-up to Welcome To GStarr Vol. 1. His latest singles have offered a sense of maturity from the Brooklynite, which hopefully is what informs his next body of work.
On Friday, the rapper let off a brand new single titled, "Murda." His penchant for melodies takes the lead over glitchy yet opulent production. J.I. revs up as he details dealing with haters and the enemies that continue to test him. It's another hit for J.I. as we enter the holiday season. Either he drops something new before the year ends or he's preparing to kick off 2022 with some heat.
Quotable Lyrics
Keep a choppa by my side just like I'm Superman
We not gon' let him rock, if on this side, we might just shoot the man
Keep a gun with loaded clips, test me, you a stupid man
Try to tell me I ain't shit, she must forgot 'bout who I am
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