e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk. Lyrics & Tracklist – IDK
Album Overview
e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk. is a hip-hop/rap mixtape by American rapper, singer, and producer IDK (real name Jason Mills), released on January 23, 2026. The title stands for Even the Devil Smiles, and the project serves as a reflective and narrative work grounded in personal history, survival, and artistic evolution. The mixtape is grounded in sharp lyricism, introspective themes, and a blend of contemporary and classic hip-hop influences. It was distributed through the label broke and features a mix of solo performances, historic collaborations, and contributions from several prominent figures in hip-hop. The creative direction of the album draws on the immediacy and raw energy of mixtape culture from the late 90s and early 2000s while addressing deeply personal content connected to IDK’s past challenges and reflections on alternate life paths had different choices or circumstances prevailed.
Musical Style and Themes
The musical style on e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk. blends traditional hip-hop with elements of soulful production and gritty storytelling. The content oscillates between assertive rap bars, introspective narratives, and direct engagement with themes of incarceration, identity, and transformation. Production contributions from high-profile producers like Kaytranada, No I.D., Madlib, and Conductor Williams enrich the sonic palette, creating a textured backdrop for IDK’s lyrics. Guest vocal contributions from legendary artists like Black Thought, Pusha T, RZA, and posthumous appearances by DMX and MF DOOM add layers of generational resonance, creating intergenerational dialogues within the music itself.
Release Information
The mixtape was officially released on January 23, 2026, and contains 15 tracks spanning approximately 35 minutes. It followed a series of singles and promotional releases, including “SCARY MERRi” and “LiFE 4 A LiFE,” which helped frame the project’s thematic arc prior to its full release.
Tracklist
- JASON MiLLS
- HALO (feat. No ID)
- DEViL
- P.O (feat. Black Thought & Likkle Jordee)
- CLOVER (feat. Joey Valence & Brae)
- STiGMA
- C.O.P
- START TO FiNiSH – S.T.F (feat. DMX)
- SCARY MERRi (feat. Conductor Williams)
- CELL BLOCK FREESTYLE / CD ON (feat. No ID)
- FLAKKA (feat. Conductor Williams & MF DOOM)
- MiSOGYNiSTiCAL
- LiFE 4 A LiFE (feat. Pusha T)
- EVERYONE KNOWS :) (feat. RZA)
- SCRAMBLED EGGS – TBC :( (feat. Ogi & Conductor Williams)
Credits
Primary Artist: IDK (Jason Mills)
Featured Vocalists / Collaborators:
Black Thought (featured on “P.O”)
Likkle Jordee (featured on “P.O”)
No ID (featured on “HALO” and “CELL BLOCK FREESTYLE / CD ON”)
Joey Valence & Brae (featured on “CLOVER”)
DMX (featured on “START TO FiNiSH – S.T.F”; posthumous appearance)
Conductor Williams (featured on “SCARY MERRi” and “FLAKKA”; also credited as producer)
MF DOOM (featured on “FLAKKA”; posthumous appearance)
Pusha T (featured on “LiFE 4 A LiFE”)
RZA (featured on “EVERYONE KNOWS :)”)
Ogi (featured on “SCRAMBLED EGGS – TBC :(”)
Producers and Contributors: No ID, Kaytranada, Madlib, Conductor Williams, Goldie, Ratboy (production contributions reported), among others.
Label and Distribution
The mixtape was released under the label broke and made available on major streaming platforms and digital services. It reflects IDK’s continued evolution as an artist who bridges conceptual storytelling with diverse production styles.










