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I Lay Down My Life for You

JPEGMafia · 2024

72 min · 27 tracks · alternative hip-hop · hardcore hip-hop · lo-fi

An audacious blend of industrial noise and introspective lyricism that challenges conventional hip-hop norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, impactful listening sessions
  • introspective and reflective moments
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • immersive exploration of themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'I Lay Down My Life for You' was released in August 2024, JPEGMafia had established himself as a boundary-pushing artist in alternative hip-hop through his previous projects like 'LP!' (2020) and 'All My Heroes Are Cornballs' (2019). This album marks a new chapter following a period of intense creative exploration and personal reflection, highlighting his growth as both a producer and lyricist.
Stylistic neighbors
Death Grips· Denzel Curry· Shabazz Palaces
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I.S. 231 (intro) 0:49
  • 2 i scream this in the mirror before i interact with anyone 1:48
  • 3 PROTECT THE CROSS 2:49
  • 4 SIN MIEDO 2:46
  • 5 I'll Be Right There 2:48
  • 6 Jordan Rules 3:00
  • 7 it's dark and hell is hot 2:30
  • 8 New Black History 2:16
  • 9 CULT STATUS 3:12
  • 10 don't rely on other men (album) 2:51
  • 11 COKE OR DOPE? 2:55
  • 12 vulgar display of power 2:52
  • 13 Exmilitary 5:01
  • 14 JPEGULTRA! 4:51
  • 15 i lay down my life for you 2:36
  • 16 Boy You Should Know! 3:45
  • 17 either on or off the drugs 2:20
  • 18 loop it and leave it 2:00
  • 19 Don't Put Anything on the Bible 4:04
  • 20 i recovered from this 2:55
  • 21 ALLAH 3:00
  • 22 What the hip hop hell is this? 2:33
  • 23 Come & Get Me 2:46
  • 24 Bloodline Freestyle (2022 demo) 2:18
  • 25 HATE 1:40
  • 26 TAKE AN (instrumental) 0:36
  • 27 JIHAD JOE 1:44

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