EVEN THE DEVIL SMILES by .IDK.

Jason “.idk.” Mills’ latest project, Even The Devil Smiles, is a gripping reflection on survival, transformation, and the moments of fortune that forever changed his path. Drawing on his own history of incarceration and a pivotal twist of fate that allowed him to regain his freedom early, he channels that lived experience into a body of work that feels both urgent and unflinchingly honest. Through vivid storytelling, he unpacks themes of betrayal, spiritual conflict, and resilience. Every track pulsates with the tension of lived experience, capturing the stakes, choices, and breakthroughs that defined his journey.

True to Mills’ multidisciplinary vision, Even The Devil Smiles exists as more than music. It is presented as a cultural artifact that bridges hip-hop’s mixtape era with contemporary design and high art. The result is a project that carries the grit and immediacy of raw, hardcore rap while positioning itself as a collectible work that resonates beyond music, inviting listeners and tastemakers alike to engage with it as both a deeply personal narrative and a lasting cultural statement.

The project features guest appearances from DMX, MF DOOM, Pusha T, Black Thought, RZA, Joey Valence & Brae, and Ogi, with production handled by .idk., Madlib, Kaytranada, Conductor Williams, No I.D., Goldie, Daoud, Joey Valence, RatBoy, Calvin Valentine, Eden Eliah Nagar, and Jimmy Q.