Anticipation for JID and Metro Boomin‘s much-anticipated collaborative album continues to grow, as the duo dropped a new teaser at J. Cole‘s Dreamville Festival over the weekend. During his performance, JID introduced a fresh track titled “WRK,” which signals that their joint project is closer than ever to release. To further stoke the flames of excitement, JID shared a high-quality snippet of the song on social media and made the track available for pre-save on his official website. Fans can also catch glimpses of other new music, including tracks like “DRP,” “Killers Back,” and “HoodByJID Freestyle,” which have been teased alongside “WRK.”
In an interview with Complex at the festival in Raleigh, JID opened up about his work with Metro Boomin and his upcoming solo album, tentatively titled Forever & A Day. While he didn’t reveal an official release date, JID assured fans that the music was on its way. “When the music is ready, you’ll know—it won’t leave you guessing,” he said, hinting at the project’s imminent arrival. “It’ll speak for itself.”
From Studio Teases to WingStop Ads: JID and Metro’s Growing Chemistry
The collaboration between JID and Metro Boomin has been in the works for some time now, with speculation surrounding a full-length project growing since 2023. Metro Boomin first teased the partnership when he shared a photo of the two working in the studio, with a caption that hinted at the exciting music to come: “Got a lot of new music coming but when me and @JIDsv drop [fire emoji] [spiral eye emoji].” This led to some confusion, but JID quickly cleared up any doubts, confirming that they were not just working on a single, but a full project.
Their chemistry is undeniable, and both artists have shared mutual admiration for each other. JID responded to Metro’s tweet, saying, “I love working with u brudda, it’s an honor,” and Metro returned the sentiment with, “Honor is mine family [handshake emoji].”
Fans were also given a sneak peek at JID’s solo material in an unexpected way. In March, JID narrated a WingStop commercial for the chain’s new chicken tenders, using a beat from his upcoming album in the background. He expressed his gratitude on Instagram: “Appreciate @wingstop for letting me curate this #ad with a track from my next project.”
“Who Else Is Leaking Beats Through a WingStop Ad?”
The unexpected use of his music in the WingStop ad didn’t go unnoticed by fans, some of whom teased JID about using a commercial to promote his album. In response, JID took it all in stride, humorously tweeting, “Mad at me for loving wings? The beat’s from the album, THe ALBum lol. Y’all acting stiff.” He added, “Who else is leaking beats through a WingStop ad? We’re playing a whole different game.”
With both his collaborative project with Metro Boomin and his solo album on the horizon, JID continues to build momentum for his music in his own unique way—whether through festival stages or fast-food commercials. As the buzz around his upcoming releases grows, fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in JID’s evolving musical journey.
