JID Highly Anticipated Album “God Does Like Ugly”
JID Drops Highly Anticipated Album “God Does Like Ugly” – Full Tracklist, Features & First Impressions
Dreamville’s lyrical powerhouse JID has returned with his fourth studio album, God Does Like Ugly, released 8 August 2025 via Dreamville / Interscope Records. The 15-track project is packed with high-profile collaborations, bold storytelling, and genre-bending production that prove JID is still pushing hip-hop boundaries.
A Bold Title with a Bigger Message
The title God Does Like Ugly sparks curiosity, but the music explains it all. JID leans into raw honesty, unfiltered lyricism, and deeply personal narratives, blending introspection with hard-hitting verses. The project explores themes of survival, identity, love, community, and redemption, making it one of his most cohesive works yet.
Star-Studded Features
The album boasts an impressive roster of collaborators:
- Westside Gunn on the gritty opener “YouUgly”
- Clipse (Pusha T & No Malice) on “Community”
- Vince Staples on “VCRs”
- Ciara & EARTHGANG bringing R&B vibes to “Sk8”
- Don Toliver with smooth hooks on “What We On”
- 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign on the heartfelt “Wholeheartedly”
- Jessie Reyez on “No Boo”
- And more appearances from Lordkez, Mereba, Baby Kia, Pastor Troy
This lineup blends old-school grit with modern polish, giving the album a dynamic, replay-worthy sound.
Full Tracklist – “God Does Like Ugly”
- YouUgly (feat. Westside Gunn)
- Glory
- WRK
- Community (feat. Clipse)
- G’z
- VCRs (feat. Vince Staples)
- Sk8 (feat. Ciara & EARTHGANG)
- What We On (feat. Don Toliver)
- Wholeheartedly (feat. 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign)
- No Boo (feat. Jessie Reyez)
- And We Vibing (Interlude)
- On McAfee (feat. Baby Kia)
- Of Blue (feat. Mereba)
- K-Word (feat. Pastor Troy)
- For Keeps
Bonus Track: “Sun” – dropping August 11, 2025.
First Impressions & Standout Tracks
Early listeners are praising “Community” for its nostalgic Clipse verses, while “VCRs” and “Sk8” are emerging as fan favorites for their unique production and smooth flows. “Wholeheartedly” is an emotional high point, balancing vulnerability and melodic depth.
Why This Album Matters for Hip-Hop in 2025
With the hip-hop landscape shifting towards shorter attention spans and singles-driven strategies, JID has delivered a full-length, conceptually rich project that rewards start-to-finish listening. God Does Like Ugly proves there’s still an audience for dense lyricism, layered production, and carefully crafted albums.
Stream “God Does Like Ugly” Now
The album is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and all major streaming platforms. Whether you’re a longtime Dreamville supporter or new to JID’s catalog, this release is
