Surround Sound song

"Surround Sound" is a song by American rapper JID featuring 21 Savage and Baby Tate, released on January 14, 2022, as the lead single from JID's album *The Forever Story*. Produced by DJ Scheme, Christo, and Nuri, it samples Aretha Franklin's "One Step Ahead." The song gained viral popularity in late 2023 through TikTok's "Ceiling Challenge," leading to over 57,000 videos and peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2024.

JID drew inspiration from childhood experiences, using environmental sounds as an escape from a chaotic home life. The song features JID rapping the chorus and first verse with complex rhymes, while 21 Savage's verse blends gun talk with financial decisions. Baby Tate contributes R&B vocals before the beat transitions to a bass-heavy section. JID returns with a darker, "cut-throat" verse in the second half.

Critics praised JID's technical skill and lyrical imagery, with Chris DeVille noting his mastery of syllables and 21 Savage's soulful contribution. The music video, directed by Mac Grant and Chad Tennies, shows JID rapping in various settings, including a garage and an eerie house, with appearances by 21 Savage and Baby Tate.

JID performed "Surround Sound" on NPR Tiny Desk Concerts in September 2022 and on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* in January 2024. The song is featured in the video game *NBA 2K23* and became a microtransaction in *Fortnite Festival* on March 1, 2024.