A Vibe for the A: JID, Ciara, and Earthgang Deliver an Ode to Atlanta’s Roller Rink Culture “Sk8”
On October 6, 2025, JID released a celebratory, high-octane single, “Sk8,” from his forthcoming album, God Does Like Ugly.
The track is an electrifying homage to the vibrant Atlanta roller skating culture, bringing together a powerful trio: JID’s uniquely twisty lyricism, the dynamic flows of Earthgang, and the smooth Southern R&B flair of Ciara.
The production is layered and energetic, filled with nostalgic references to legendary Atlanta rinks like Cascade and Golden Glide, with verses and hooks nodding respectfully to the city’s pivotal snap and crunk eras.
Ciara lends an authentic voice to the track, detailing local rink traditions, while Earthgang’s animated wordplay perfectly matches JID’s clever bars.
The official music video, directed by Maya Table, is a cinematic love letter to the city’s party history.
Shot inside legendary rinks, the visuals are steeped in nostalgia, showcasing oversized tees, snapbacks, and classic Snap music choreography.
The video also features welcomed cameos from figures like Jermaine Dupri, further cementing the track’s connection to Atlanta’s star-studded history.
“Sk8” has been widely praised by fans and critics for its infectious energy, immense ATL pride, and the seamless chemistry between all three artists, solidifying it as a vibrant, essential collaboration in 2025 hip-hop.
Quotable Lyrics:
You ain’t never been to Skatetowne
On Old National, you know it go down
Kilo Ali flow, look, uh
Ni**as from the Eastside on a Friday night
Met a bunch of h*es at the Golden Glide
Smokin’ and rollin’, the lows and highs
Me and all the bros in a stolen ride like, huh
Shawty, you and I vibe, take a few shots like 2Pac
I seen a bunch of mean guys in a bandana tie
Throwin’ up the Westside, givin’ side-eyes
Ain’t nobody that I really recognize
Pride be the reason you die tryna feel alive
But I’m incentivized by a dime that’s thick in her thighs
But really ain’t trippin’, we can kick it and ride through the, yeah, uh, sh*tEastside, Eastside (Ayy, we just pulled up to Moreland, bro, where you at?)
Westside, Westside (West End, what’s happenin’? Old Nat’)
Southside, Southside (Southside, Clayco, ni**a, you know what’s up)
Northside, Northside (Zone 4, ah, damn, I only come up, ni**a)
Got cash to blow, hollerin’ at the h*es
Girl, you ’90s fine, got me usin’ my ’90s eyes
She was choosin’ in the parking lot
I’ma hit it on the couch at your mama house
Ridin’ ’round, bump it loud with the window down
Some of y’all done lost y’all mind
I was gon’ have to walk back by
From the SWATS, but I be on Old Nat’
Whip clean like the paint don’t dry
Where you from, ni**a? Claim your side
