151 Rum (song)

"151 Rum" is a song by American rapper JID, released on September 19, 2018 as the lead single from his second studio album, DiCaprio 2.^[1][2][3] It was produced by Nice Rec and Christo.^[4]

"151 Rum"
Single by JID
from the album DiCaprio 2
Released	September 19, 2018
Recorded	2018
Genre	Hip hop
Length	2:36
Label	Dreamville Interscope Spillage Village
Songwriter(s)	Destin Route John Welch Peter Mudge
Producer(s)	Nice Rec Christo
JID singles chronology
"Hasta Luego" (2017) "151 Rum" (2018) "Off Deez" (2018)
Music video
"151 Rum" on YouTube

Critical reception

Kevin Goddard of HotNewHipHop called the song a "lyrical onslaught".^[4]

Charles Holmes of Rolling Stone said "J.I.D.'s flow is the crowning achievement of '151 Rum'. Nimble, sparse and blunt, every word serves the song's plot. It's hard to make a chorus that contains a tongue twister like, '151 rum and a blunt, young nigga numb, numb, numb and he got a little gun / A little bitty killer really doin' it for fun, give him a little bit and he'll get a nigga done' work musically and technically. But the rapid flow, haunting chants and J.I.D's bars transform the song into the audio equivalent of running for one's life".^[1]

Music video

The music video for "151 Rum" premiered on May 1, 2019. It was directed by Scott Lazer, and features a cameo from his producer DJ Christo. In the video's plot, J.I.D is kidnapped and forced to perform. Complex called the video "dark and intense".^[5][6]

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[7]	Gold	35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[8]	Platinum	80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[9]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Holmes, Charles (2018-09-20). "J.I.D Ups His Game and His Flow on '151 Rum'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
2. Henry, Keryce Chelsi (September 19, 2018). "Listen To J.I.D.'s New Single, '151 Rum'". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2018-09-19.
3. Espinoza, Joshua (September 19, 2018). "Listen to J.I.D's New Single "151 Rum"". Complex. Archived from the original on 2018-09-19.
4. "Dreamville's J.I.D Releases New Single "151 Rum"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
5. "J.I.D Shares Dark and Intense Video for "151 Rum"". Complex. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
6. Saponara, Michael. "J.I.D. Is Held Hostage & Forced to Rap in Bloody '151 Rum' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
7. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
8. "Canadian single certifications – JID – 151 Rum". Music Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
9. "American single certifications – JID – 151 Rum". Recording Industry Association of America.