"Off Deez" is a song by American rappers JID and J. Cole. It was released on November 6, 2018, released as the second single for JID's album DiCaprio 2. The song is produced by ChaseTheMoney and Dro Fe. It also includes vocals from DJ Drama, who was the host for the album.[1][2] The song samples "Esclavo Y Amo" by Los Pasteles Verdes.[3]
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| Single by JID and J. Cole | ||||
| from the album DiCaprio 2 | ||||
| Released | November 6, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
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| Off Deez on YouTube | ||||
Background
editOn November 4, 2018, JID announced the album's second single, "Off Deez", which is a hip hop song and a collaboration with J. Cole, JID previewed the song on Instagram live a few days earlier.[4] The song was released on November 6, and was produced by ChaseTheMoney, with additional production from Dro Fe.[5]
On November 17, in an interview, JID revealed that he originally sent the song to Kendrick Lamar before sending it to J. Cole, however due to scheduling differences, the collaboration did not happen.[6][7]
I sent it to Kendrick [Lamar] first. Facts, that’s 100% what happened. I sent it Kendrick first. Long shot, Kendrick was going on The Championship Tour so it was just a long shot. I knew it wasn’t gonna happen and it’s understandable because he’s a superstar and has obligations. I sent it through the proper channels it just didn’t work out, but he fucked with it.
Critical reception
editThe song received positive reviews for its rapid lyricism with Yoh Phillips of DJBooth saying "Chase The Money gave J.I.D a moon bounce to jump on. This beat is so animated and fun. This rhyme pattern for the hook is a mouthful. The entire song, really. I can't imagine his fans being able to follow this scheme, but they will try and that’s fun. His breath control isn’t human. Cole is crazy for jumping on this."[8] Jonah Bromwich of Pitchfork said "Cole gets off a strong verse, and the song, 'Off Deez', is one of many standouts here. But you can just imagine them stepping out of booth, J.I.D pumped and ready for more; Cole relieved that he can still rap as well as his younger signee."[9]
Music video
editThe music video for "Off Deez" was released on December 4, 2018, and was directed by Cole Bennett. The video features a cameo from rapper Joey Badass.[10] HotNewHipHop described it as "a perfect visual that matches the frantic energy of the song itself."[11]
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[12] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Off Deez". iTunes. November 6, 2018.
- ^ "J.I.D "OFF DEEZ" FEATURING J. COLE: LISTEN TO NEW 'DICAPRIO 2′ SONG". XXL.
- ^ "JID feat. J. Cole's 'Off Deez' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (November 2, 2018). "J.I.D. & J. Cole Absolutely Spaz In New Song Preview". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ Jahmal, Karlton (November 6, 2018). "J.I.D & J. Cole Lay Down A Lyrical Massacre On "Off Deez"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ "J.I.D Sent "Off Deez" To Kendrick Lamar & Ski Mask The Slump God Before J. Cole". Genius.
- ^ "Bossip Exclusive: J.I.D Talks DiCaprio 2 And Reveals How Kendrick Lamar Almost Ended Up On "Off Deez"". Bossip. 17 November 2018.
- ^ Phillips, Yoh. "J.I.D 'DiCaprio 2' 1 Listen Album Review". DBooth.
- ^ Bromwich, Jonah. "J.I.D: DiCaprio 2 Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Saponara, Michael. "J.I.D. & J. Cole Get Animated in New 'Off Deez' Video: Watch". Billboard.
- ^ A., Aron (December 4, 2018). "J.I.D & J. Cole Link Up For "Off Deez" Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – JID – Off Deez". Music Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – JID – Off Deez". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 9, 2020.