Looking to bridge the gap between both the conscious and cool, DMV native, Jay IDK has officially released his highly anticipated debut body of work, “SubTrap.”

“SubTrap” is short for Suburban Trap and is loosely based on the life of the well-versed emcee. The LP gives an unbiased account of life on both sides of the drug game. Personified through the characters: Chris, Jon Jon, Matt, Ed and King Trappy III (pictured on the LP’s artwork) — who you should already be familiar with if you’ve listened to the albums 1st single “The Plug.”

Mixed by Delbert Bowers (“Yeezus,” “Long.Live.A$AP,” “The Marshall Mathers LP2”) Lo-Mein​, Tim Webberson​, Matt Weiss and Delbert Bowers, while production duties were split between in-house instrumentalist Lo-Fi, TDE frequent collaborator Skhyehutch (Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city hymn “I’m Dying of Thirst”), Tobari, GameBrand, The Glitch Mob, Noose, Mister Temptation, The Watcherz and Jay himself.

Experience what may be the hottest album out of the DMV right now, below (compliments of Audiomack). Head over to iTunes to purchase, here!

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In celebration of reaching over one-million impressions (according to Twitter analytics), Jay IDK decides to re-introduce the world to his King Trappy III persona via the brand new single “God Said Trap.” Produced by Top Dawg Entertainment frequent collaborator Skhyehutch (Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city hymn “I’m Dying of Thirst”), University of Southern California duo Gamebrand and Jay himself.

The brand new single serves as the second official leak from the DMV native’s highly anticipated “SubTrap” LP and follows the release of his well received debut “The Plug.” If you pay close attention to the bridge towards the end of the song you will hear the vocals of singer-songwriter Ash Riser.

Give the eerie yet realistic track a listen after the break and be sure to grab your copy of “SubTrap” when it’s released in it’s entirety August 25th via iTunes.

Source: Mass Appeal

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Looking to bridge the gap between both the conscious and cool, DMV native Jay IDK prepares for the release of his highly anticipated album, “SubTrap.”

“SubTrap,” short for Suburban Trap, serves as a paradox of trap music with substance. Loosely based on the life of the London born emcee, the forthcoming LP gives an unbiased account of life on both sides of the drug game. Personified through the characters: Chris, Jon Jon, Matt, Ed and King Trappy III (pictured on the LP’s artwork) who you should already be familiar with if you’ve listened to the albums 1st single “The Plug,” which was liberated back in March (2015) via COMPLEX.

Mixed by Delbert Bowers (Yeezus, Long.Live.A$AP, The Marshall Mathers LP2), the projects artwork was crafted by graphic artist Nicky Chulo (GoldLink, Chaz French, REVOLT TV) while production duties were split between in-house instrumentalist Lo-Fi, TDE frequent collaborator Skhyehutch (Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city hymn “I’m Dying of Thirst”), Tobari, GameBrand, The Glitch Mob, Noose, Mister Temptation, The Watcherz and Jay himself.

Watch the Jacob LaGuardia (Last Vegas, Are You Here, Susie’s Hope) directed teaser below then head over to iTunes and pre-order your digital copy to be one of the first to experience the well constructed collection of sounds the world will soon know as “SubTrap” when it’s officially released on August 25th.

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DMV’s own hard-hitting female emcee Havana Seoul delivers a hometown remix to a fan favorite track, “Nagasaki Nuke.” Fellow DMV rappers Joey Green and Jay IDK bring their talents to the table for for the mellow Canis Major-produced track, both providing punchline-heavy bars for listeners to enjoy. This official remix will appear on Havana Seoul‘s upcoming SeoulSZN EP, which is expected to release in the upcoming weeks.

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Jay IDK brings us a visual set for his track “Hungry.” To match his high-energy flow, Jay IDK is filled with life as he performs this gritty single. Give it a look and stay tuned for more to come from the talented artist.

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