Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
IDK performs "Baby Scale" live in studio after a long conversation with Lee on the Kinda Neat podcast.
Hear the interview now at:
kindaneat.net/idk
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IDK grew up in PG County, Maryland, a sprawling suburb of Washington DC. It’s one of the most affluent predominantly black counties in America. He lived in a safe neighborhood. He was raised responsibly by hardworking African immigrants. They expected him to thrive in school and work ethic. Yet and still, he ended up as the first member of his family to go to jail and eventually prison. What could cause a seemingly good kid to end up entangled in the law? His new record IWASVERYBAD tries to unpack that question. IDK’s technical ability and the scope of his vision are nearly unmatched in his generational peer group. His records are dense, concisely thought out, and often paint clear cinematic visuals with his descriptive lyrics. IWVB is no exception. The record has a cohesive “press play and let it ride” feel, with high production value and attention to detail. Songs pivot on a dime and topics are explored from many angles with a precision that might make his easiest comparison Kendrick. That’s a lofty statement, but there aren’t many others layering sounds and styles like IDK can.
Remember kids: sharing is caring.
Follow IDK:
twitter.com/idk
soundcloud.com/jayidk1
Follow Kinda Neat:
twitter.com/kindaneat
facebook.com/kindaneat
Follow Lee (host):
twitter.com/itsintuition
Filmed at Cosmic Zoo Studios:
cosmiczoo.org
IDK performs "Baby Scale" live in studio after a long conversation with Lee on the Kinda Neat podcast.
Hear the interview now at:
kindaneat.net/idk
Subscribe to the podcast for weekly episodes!
IDK grew up in PG County, Maryland, a sprawling suburb of Washington DC. It’s one of the most affluent predominantly black counties in America. He lived in a safe neighborhood. He was raised responsibly by hardworking African immigrants. They expected him to thrive in school and work ethic. Yet and still, he ended up as the first member of his family to go to jail and eventually prison. What could cause a seemingly good kid to end up entangled in the law? His new record IWASVERYBAD tries to unpack that question. IDK’s technical ability and the scope of his vision are nearly unmatched in his generational peer group. His records are dense, concisely thought out, and often paint clear cinematic visuals with his descriptive lyrics. IWVB is no exception. The record has a cohesive “press play and let it ride” feel, with high production value and attention to detail. Songs pivot on a dime and topics are explored from many angles with a precision that might make his easiest comparison Kendrick. That’s a lofty statement, but there aren’t many others layering sounds and styles like IDK can.
Remember kids: sharing is caring.
Follow IDK:
twitter.com/idk
soundcloud.com/jayidk1
Follow Kinda Neat:
twitter.com/kindaneat
facebook.com/kindaneat
Follow Lee (host):
twitter.com/itsintuition
Filmed at Cosmic Zoo Studios:
cosmiczoo.org
