Off Deez

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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

The 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

The 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

"Off Deez"
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Single by JID and J. Cole
from the album DiCaprio 2
ReleasedNovember 6, 2018
Recorded2018
Genre Hip hop
Length3:33
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • ChaseTheMoney
  • Dro Fe
JID singles chronology
"151 Rum"
(2018)		"Off Deez"
(2018)		"Down Bad"
(2019)
J. Cole singles chronology
"Sojourner"
(2018)		"Off Deez"
(2018)		"A Lot"
(2019)
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [12] Gold35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [13] Gold40,000‡
United States (RIAA) [14] Platinum1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ "Off Deez". iTunes. November 6, 2018.[ dead link ]
  2. ↑ "J.I.D "OFF DEEZ" FEATURING J. COLE: LISTEN TO NEW 'DICAPRIO 2′ SONG". XXL.
  3. ↑ "JID feat. J. Cole's 'Off Deez' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled .
  4. ↑ Findlay, Mitch (November 2, 2018). "J.I.D. & J. Cole Absolutely Spaz In New Song Preview". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  5. ↑ Jahmal, Karlton (November 6, 2018). "J.I.D & J. Cole Lay Down A Lyrical Massacre On "Off Deez"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  6. ↑ "J.I.D Sent "Off Deez" To Kendrick Lamar & Ski Mask The Slump God Before J. Cole". Genius .
  7. ↑ "Bossip Exclusive: J.I.D Talks DiCaprio 2 And Reveals How Kendrick Lamar Almost Ended Up On "Off Deez"". Bossip . 17 November 2018.
  8. ↑ Phillips, Yoh. "J.I.D 'DiCaprio 2' 1 Listen Album Review". DBooth.
  9. ↑ Bromwich, Jonah. "J.I.D: DiCaprio 2 Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  10. ↑ Saponara, Michael. "J.I.D. & J. Cole Get Animated in New 'Off Deez' Video: Watch". Billboard .
  11. ↑ A., Aron (December 4, 2018). "J.I.D & J. Cole Link Up For "Off Deez" Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  12. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – JID – Off Deez". Music Canada . Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  14. ↑ "American single certifications – JID – Off Deez". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved April 18, 2025.
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