J.I the Prince of N.Y recruits NAV and Lil Durk for new song and video ‘Painless 2’.
The original record, featured on J.I’s Welcome to GStarr Vol. 1 EP, penned a guest verse from Lil Durk, but now — the First Brown Boy to Get It Popping has entered the chat.
Layered production and autotuned caterwauls offer insight into the triads delivery of flex rap bars. ‘Painless 2’ chronicles the tale of past mistakes that subsequently led to heartless actions. In an effort to right his wrongs, J.I chooses to embrace a path of indifference.
Durkio’s verse narrates life through the eyes of a real street nigga, straddling the fence between mainstream limelight and the trenches. Moreover, NAV’s unbothered disposition is supported by keyed accompaniment, finding the Canadian emcee in a state of disbelief.
Welcome to GStarr Vol. 1 has received critical acclaim since releasing. With J.I’s recent enlisting as the second artist to be pushed on Spotify’s RADAR program, the budding star is showing much promise as a thriving talent of the future.
