J.I.D. wanted to make a bold statement for the album’s first song. On this … Read Full Bio ↴J.I.D. wanted to make a bold statement for the album’s first song. On this track, he delivers a lot of “Slick Talk” to his fellow rappers, explicitly stating his superiority to them. He warns them that his rise to the top of the rap game is undoubtedly imminent, and he challenges his peers to prove him wrong. Because of the trials and tribulations he has experienced in his life, J.I.D. has no reason to suppress himself or sugarcoat his intentions.
This song perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the album as J.I.D. continues to challenge his competition and showcase his artistic abilities throughout.
In a tweet posted on November 22, 2018, J.I.D. wrote:
“the Level of shit talk I produced on “Slicktalk” is unparalleled“
He previewed a significant portion of the song in an Instagram Live session on July 6, 2018. The first six lines of this song’s third verse are taken directly from J.I.D’s XXL Freshman Freestyle, which was released five months prior to this track. On “Slick Talk,” some of the wording is slightly adjusted.
This song perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the album as J.I.D. continues to challenge his competition and showcase his artistic abilities throughout.
In a tweet posted on November 22, 2018, J.I.D. wrote:
“the Level of shit talk I produced on “Slicktalk” is unparalleled“
He previewed a significant portion of the song in an Instagram Live session on July 6, 2018. The first six lines of this song’s third verse are taken directly from J.I.D’s XXL Freshman Freestyle, which was released five months prior to this track. On “Slick Talk,” some of the wording is slightly adjusted.
Slick Talk
Jid Lyrics
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Activate, activate, activate
Activate, activate, activate
You know I'm about to activate
Activate, activate, activate
Activate, activate, activate
Activate
Whoa Kenny!
Activation, activation
Maturation, Process rap game too saturated
Grab your lady, masturbation on her face
A acne patient acting patient, so complacent
Comfortable, a basic bowl of shit
Hold my own, I own my dick
Go shaloma unpredictable and roll with the clique of fold of big clips
Y'all know I feel activated when I came in this bitch
Claiming the 6, I don't care about being famous and shit
I was a bad little never had, nigga get the bag
Give it back to my fam, boy I am who I am
Hope I don't get in a jam in the jam
Had a dream of eating lamb in the Lamb
And the label come off fam with the ram
Like Martin, Gina, Cole, Tommy, and Pam
Start scheming boy, you die where you stand
Ok
This the type of shit that have niggas in beef
Dat slick talk followed by some stick talk then sleep
Pissed off, I done took my fifth loss this week
Big dog, I can scratch that shit off like fleas
I got a 'lotta shit to say, but I'ma keep my list short
I know alotta your favorites not gon' fuck with this part
When I'm done, please know that I was trying to diss y'all
'Cause if this is a competition, then I'm setting this bar
In my city, who's with me?
I'm in my own lane Jack
Nickel said J.I.D. so flame I propane rap
I'm from East Atlanta like Gucci and Travis Porter
But my story is similar to the hare and the tortoise
Pen so sharp told stories you thought I forged it
Back in the fourth grade, never read Curious George
My nigga Corey kept a little 40 inside his North Face
Left a nigga with no face and beat the court case
Coming home from ball practice, took the street the short way
We from the East, but never gave niggas a reason to try it or think it's easy
Soft pussy niggas eat the Sorbet
Or eating your face, squeeze the heat, then leaving your place
I've been telling you life's a bitch, but it's a beach in your case
I've been yelling and throwing fits
I'm tired of screaming all day
I've been fighting these fucking demons all day
Man, this shit ain't never been easy
Maybe I just need a breather
Hand your boy the blower, let me squeeze it
Blow a little steam, ain't hating, I'm just heated
Niggas know what I mean, but niggas don't know what I been through
So, if I offend you, then
Uhh uhh uhh uhh
I heard niggas looking for a problem
But we don't need to move until the rent due
My niggas hands itching finna rob something
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you (Our Father)
Better pray to God
Look, ok, fuck what a nigga say
Or what my mama think I made it
Lift my head to skies, I cry and begin prayer
Thanks to the maker, got me out of an awful place
My nigga gone for 17 years like a cicada
More than a motivator for me to get off my anus
And kick ass like I'm Danny Mainus
Put the pen pad to the paper
Big mad with a painting brush
Splish splash, drawing scenes from my dim lit past
Dimwit, pimp shit, syndicate with the pen grip
Ripping shit, intimate, infinite rhyme kicking
L-L-Let's begin
Who's your list? Your top 10?
Let's just say whoever better than
I'm ready now, I was ready then
I was headed down the aisle
Rap game in a wedding gown
She gave me the ring
I said, "Yes" and vowed for forever now
On the honeymoon, getting naked now
On a money pile, doing doggystyle
I'm a father now, and you are my child
Or you aren't my child
I'm on Maury now, and I'm talking loud
The results are found
You are not the, wow i should kill this bitch like a doggy pound
We divorcing now, I want the cars, ring, clothes, all the houses
You broke my heart, I'm re-organizing
Really trying to be mature about it
But I got a killer like a fucking dealer
Dream-villian spill-villain rhyme to the ceiling
Would I should I kill a rapper 'cause I coulda done
Nigga, this a gun and a bullet
I heard niggas looking for a problem
But we don't even move till the rent due
My niggas hands itching finna rob something
Better pray to god that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Not that I need it
This nigga cap as fuck man
Ain't no cap in my rap
You the cap in your rap
Where y'all niggas from for real?
Ohhh
Activate, activate, activate
You know I'm about to activate
Activate, activate, activate
Activate, activate, activate
Activate
Whoa Kenny!
Maturation, Process rap game too saturated
Grab your lady, masturbation on her face
A acne patient acting patient, so complacent
Comfortable, a basic bowl of shit
Hold my own, I own my dick
Go shaloma unpredictable and roll with the clique of fold of big clips
Y'all know I feel activated when I came in this bitch
Claiming the 6, I don't care about being famous and shit
I was a bad little never had, nigga get the bag
Give it back to my fam, boy I am who I am
Hope I don't get in a jam in the jam
Had a dream of eating lamb in the Lamb
And the label come off fam with the ram
Like Martin, Gina, Cole, Tommy, and Pam
Start scheming boy, you die where you stand
Ok
This the type of shit that have niggas in beef
Dat slick talk followed by some stick talk then sleep
Pissed off, I done took my fifth loss this week
Big dog, I can scratch that shit off like fleas
I got a 'lotta shit to say, but I'ma keep my list short
I know alotta your favorites not gon' fuck with this part
When I'm done, please know that I was trying to diss y'all
'Cause if this is a competition, then I'm setting this bar
In my city, who's with me?
I'm in my own lane Jack
Nickel said J.I.D. so flame I propane rap
I'm from East Atlanta like Gucci and Travis Porter
But my story is similar to the hare and the tortoise
Pen so sharp told stories you thought I forged it
Back in the fourth grade, never read Curious George
My nigga Corey kept a little 40 inside his North Face
Left a nigga with no face and beat the court case
Coming home from ball practice, took the street the short way
We from the East, but never gave niggas a reason to try it or think it's easy
Soft pussy niggas eat the Sorbet
Or eating your face, squeeze the heat, then leaving your place
I've been telling you life's a bitch, but it's a beach in your case
I've been yelling and throwing fits
I'm tired of screaming all day
I've been fighting these fucking demons all day
Man, this shit ain't never been easy
Maybe I just need a breather
Hand your boy the blower, let me squeeze it
Blow a little steam, ain't hating, I'm just heated
Niggas know what I mean, but niggas don't know what I been through
So, if I offend you, then
Uhh uhh uhh uhh
I heard niggas looking for a problem
But we don't need to move until the rent due
My niggas hands itching finna rob something
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you (Our Father)
Better pray to God
Look, ok, fuck what a nigga say
Or what my mama think I made it
Lift my head to skies, I cry and begin prayer
Thanks to the maker, got me out of an awful place
My nigga gone for 17 years like a cicada
More than a motivator for me to get off my anus
And kick ass like I'm Danny Mainus
Put the pen pad to the paper
Big mad with a painting brush
Splish splash, drawing scenes from my dim lit past
Dimwit, pimp shit, syndicate with the pen grip
Ripping shit, intimate, infinite rhyme kicking
L-L-Let's begin
Who's your list? Your top 10?
Let's just say whoever better than
I'm ready now, I was ready then
I was headed down the aisle
Rap game in a wedding gown
She gave me the ring
I said, "Yes" and vowed for forever now
On the honeymoon, getting naked now
On a money pile, doing doggystyle
I'm a father now, and you are my child
Or you aren't my child
I'm on Maury now, and I'm talking loud
The results are found
You are not the, wow i should kill this bitch like a doggy pound
We divorcing now, I want the cars, ring, clothes, all the houses
You broke my heart, I'm re-organizing
Really trying to be mature about it
But I got a killer like a fucking dealer
Dream-villian spill-villain rhyme to the ceiling
Would I should I kill a rapper 'cause I coulda done
Nigga, this a gun and a bullet
I heard niggas looking for a problem
But we don't even move till the rent due
My niggas hands itching finna rob something
Better pray to god that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Better pray to God that he don't get you
Not that I need it
This nigga cap as fuck man
Ain't no cap in my rap
You the cap in your rap
Where y'all niggas from for real?
Ohhh
The song "Slick Talk" by JID starts off with the phrase "Activate, activate, activate" which is repeated multiple times throughout the song. This phrase can be interpreted in various ways. JID could be talking about activating his career, or activating his mindset to take on the challenges in his life. The lyrics also reference JID's city of Atlanta, with mentions of Gucci, Travis Porter, and East Atlanta. JID also reflects on the difficulties in his life, from his humble beginnings, to the demons he has faced. The verse "I'm tired of screaming all day, I've been fighting these fucking demons all day" shows his frustration and exhaustion from constantly battling the hardships in his life.
The chorus, "I heard niggas looking for a problem, but we don't need to move until the rent due" illustrates the idea that there are always people trying to start conflicts, but JID and his crew will only act when necessary. The lines "My niggas hands itching finna rob something, better pray to God that he don't get you" show that there are consequences for crossing JID's crew. While JID may be perceived as a slick talker, he is not to be underestimated.
Overall, "Slick Talk" is a powerful song about determination, resilience, and standing up for oneself. The lyrics offer a peek into JID's mind and experiences, making listeners feel a sense of authenticity and relatability.
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@KXLNProd
Kenny: how many flow switches you fina pull
Jid: yes
@SawyBoy
Kenny only produced the first beat my guy
@KXLNProd
@@SawyBoy well I didnt know
@gisar.6539
@@SawyBoy which was sampled from the second beat - Christo made the 2nd beat
@April.is.cool.
I summon you back to this song
@erinmerlot8826
Damn straight
@Nigel514
his flow is impeccable
@DonahoeShow
H. frxxk king iso and tech n9ne
@vara22
@@DonahoeShow u is crazy foo, he got that forever dice roll flow.
@samuelroyal8027
Agreed