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E.T.D.S.
An abstract painting of a scowling black man
Mixtape by
IDK
ReleasedJanuary 23, 2026 (2026-01-23)
StudioClue (Los Angeles, California)
Length35:51
Label
Producer
IDK chronology
Bravado + Intimo
(2024) 		E.T.D.S.
(2026)
Singles from E.T.D.S.
  1. "Clover"
    Released: March 21, 2025[1][2]
  2. "Start to Finish – S.T.F"
    Released: October 15, 2025[3][4]
  3. "Scary Merri"
    Released: November 14, 2025[5][6]
  4. "Life 4 a Life"
    Released: January 9, 2026

E.T.D.S. (an initialism for Even the Devil Smiles) is the debut commercial mixtape (fifth overall) by British-American rapper IDK. It was released on January 23, 2026, via Broke Records and Rhymesayers Entertainment.[7] Following his 2024 album Bravado + Intimo, it features collaborations with Black Thought, Likkle Jordee, Joey Valence & Brae, Pusha T, RZA, and Ogi, as well as posthumous vocal appearances from DMX and MF Doom. IDK primarily handled production himself, alongside a variety of notable producers including No I.D., Conductor Williams, Madlib, Goldie, and Kaytranada, among others.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Hip Hop High Society8.5/10[8]
The Needle Drop8/10[9]
No Ripcord7.5/10[10]
Ratings Game Music83%[11]
Shatter the StandardsStarStarStarHalf star[12]

Background and promotion

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After releasing his fourth studio album Bravado + Intimo in November 2024, IDK would remain prolific in making new music, releasing the singles "Flow",[13] "S.U" with Denzel Curry,[14] and "Mario Coins"[15] from December 2024 to February 2025 in anticipation of the album's deluxe edition. Following its release in February 2025, "Clover" would be released on March 21.[2] IDK would later release the single "Winston Wolf" with No I.D. in May,[16] which allegedly hinted toward an upcoming mixtape titled Even the Devil Smokes. "Prince George" with Cordae followed in June.[17]

"Start to Finish – S.T.F", a collaboration with DMX, was originally teased by LeBron James during his tour in Shanghai, China, in early October 2025,[18] before being released on October 15 as the "first teaser" of a new project. Notably, it is the first collaboration approved by the late DMX's estate.[4] "Scary Merri" was released on November 14, 2025, along with the mixtape's announcement.[5][6][19] According to a press release, it "pulls from the immediacy" of 1990s/2000s mixtape culture, and is heavily related to his 15-year prison sentence that he was supposed to serve when he was 17 years old, of which he only served 3.[19] "Life 4 a Life" with Pusha T was released on January 9, 2026, as the mixtape's final single,[20][21][22][23] being described as a "thesis of sorts" for the project's themes.

E.T.D.S. was officially released on January 23, 2026, along with a music video for "Devil".[24][25][26][27][28] IDK would showcase a custom-designed Land Rover Defender in collaboration with Galpin Auto Sports a week later.[29] "Cell Block Freestyle / CD On" received a music video on February 4.[30] On March 6, the rapper appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the songs "P.O", with guest appearances from Black Thought and Kaytranada, and "C.O.P".[31][32]

A music video for "C.O.P", directed by Eric André, was released on April 7, 2026.[33]

Track listing

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Credits have been adapted from Apple Music[34] and Qobuz.[35]

E.T.D.S. track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Jason Mills"
IDK0:31
2."Halo"
2:18
3."Devil"
2:13
4."P.O" (with Black Thought and Likkle Jordee)
Kaytranada2:58
5."Clover" (with Joey Valence & Brae)
  • Joey Valence
  • Jonathan Linav
  • IDK[b]
3:09
6."Stigma"
1:34
7."C.O.P"
Rat Boy2:27
8."Start to Finish – S.T.F" (with DMX)
Kaytranada1:56
9."Scary Merri"
2:29
10."Cell Block Freestyle / CD On"
  • Mills
  • Wilson
  • IDK
  • No I.D.
1:47
11."Flakka" (with MF Doom)
  • Conductor Williams
  • Théodore
2:29
12."Misogynistical"
  • Mills
  • Jackson[a]
2:53
13."Life 4 a Life" (with Pusha T)
Kaytranada2:59
14."Everyone Knows :)" (with RZA)
  • Nagar
  • Calvin Valentine
2:39
15."Scrambled Eggs – TBC :(" (with Ogi)
  • Conductor Williams
  • Jimmy Q
3:11
Total length:35:51

Notes

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  • No I.D. and Conductor Williams are credited as main artists for tracks they produced on streaming platforms.
  • Tracks are stylized in all caps with the first instance of the letter "I" being kept in lowercase, except for "Life 4 a Life", which has both instances of "I" in lowercase.
  • CD player packages of the album feature their own exclusive bonus tracks.[37]
  1. ^ a b c d e f Although these producers are not credited on streaming services, their contributions were confirmed by IDK on Instagram.[36]
  2. ^ Co-producer

Personnel

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Adapted from Apple Music.[34]

Release history

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Release history for E.T.D.S.
Region Date Label(s) Format(s) Edition Ref.
Worldwide January 23, 2026
  • Standard
  • Deluxe
  • Special
 [38][39]

References

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  1. ^ CLOVER - Single by IDK & Joey Valence & Brae on Apple Music, March 21, 2025, retrieved March 21, 2026
  2. ^ a b Nevares, Gabriel Bras (June 15, 2025). "IDK Teams Up With Joey Valence & Brae For Rambunctious New Single, "CLOVER"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  3. ^ START TO FiNiSH - S.T.F - Single by IDK & DMX on Apple Music, October 15, 2025, retrieved March 21, 2026
  4. ^ a b "IDK and Kaytranada reunite and bring DMX into the mix with 'S.T.F.'". UPROXX. October 15, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  5. ^ a b SCARY MERRi - Single by IDK & Conductor Williams on Apple Music, November 14, 2025, retrieved March 21, 2026
  6. ^ a b "IDK Announces His New Mixtape E.T.D.S: Even The Devil Smiles". Mixtape Madness. December 4, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  7. ^ "ACCESS ALL AREAS W/ .IDK". Rhymesayers Entertainment. January 16, 2026. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  8. ^ "Exploring IDK's Technical Mastery in Even The Devil Smiles". Hip Hop High Society. February 3, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  9. ^ theneedledrop (February 3, 2026). IDK - e.t.d.s. MIXTAPE REVIEW. Retrieved March 21, 2026 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "IDK – E.T.D.S. A Mixtape by .idk. review". No Ripcord. January 30, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  11. ^ Quincy (January 23, 2026). "IDK – e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk. (Album Review)". RGM. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  12. ^ James, L. Ari. "Album Review: e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk. by IDK". www.shatterthestandards.com. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  13. ^ Horvath, Zachary (December 24, 2024). "IDK's "Flow" Lives Up To Its Title And Then Some". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  14. ^ Horvath, Zachary (February 7, 2025). "IDK & Denzel Curry Deliver Again With Intimidating Banger "S.U"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  15. ^ Horvath, Zachary (February 21, 2025). "IDK Is Smacking The "MARiO COINS" Out Of His Opponents On Newest Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  16. ^ Horvath, Zachary (May 30, 2025). "IDK Gets A Little Goofy On No ID-Produced Single "WiNSTON WOLF"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  17. ^ Horvath, Zachary (June 27, 2025). "IDK & Cordae Count Their Blessings On "Prince George"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  18. ^ "IDK Drops New Single Featuring DMX Over Pulsing Kaytranada Production". Mixtape Madness. October 17, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  19. ^ a b ".idk. Unveils E.T.D.S. – Even The Devil Smiles Mixtape". Respect My Region. November 13, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  20. ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Hussain, Shahzaib (January 9, 2026). ".idk. Shares Pusha T-Assisted Single 'LiFE 4 A LiFE' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved March 21, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ "IDK & Pusha T Share Kaytranada-Produced 'LiFE 4 A LiFE'". stereogum.com. January 9, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  22. ^ Spencer, Tallie (March 30, 2023). "LiFE 4 A LiFE – Song by IDK featuring Pusha T". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  23. ^ Fitzgerald, Kiana (January 9, 2026). "Pusha T Links Up with IDK on Soul-Searching New Song "LiFE 4 A LiFE"". Consequence. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  24. ^ Rick (January 23, 2026). "IDK - "e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk." [Album]". Fresh: Hip-Hop & R&B. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  25. ^ Grant, Shawn (January 24, 2026). ".idk. Drops E.T.D.S. or Even The Devil Smiles Mixtape". Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  26. ^ Spencer, Tallie (March 30, 2023). "e.t.d.s. – A Mixtape by .idk". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  27. ^ DAILY, GRM (January 28, 2026). "IDK Drops Highly Anticipated Mixtape 'E.T.D.S. (Even The Devil Smiles)'". GRM Daily. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  28. ^ "IDK Releases 'Even The Devil Smiles' Mixtape Feat. MF DOOM, Pusha T, DMX & More: Stream". HipHop-N-More. January 23, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  29. ^ ".idk. Links With Land Rover To Design His Own Custom Defender". UPROXX. January 28, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  30. ^ Rick (February 4, 2026). "IDK - "CELL BLOCK FREESTYLE / CD ON" [Video]". Fresh: Hip-Hop & R&B. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  31. ^ "IDK Makes His 'The Tonight Show' Live Performance Debut". ENVERT. March 9, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  32. ^ The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (March 5, 2026). .idk.: P.O / C.O.P Medley ft. Black Thought and Kaytranada | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Retrieved March 21, 2026 – via YouTube.
  33. ^ Hess, Tobias (April 7, 2026). "We got an Eric Andre and .idk. music video before GTA 6". The Fader. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  34. ^ a b e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk. by IDK on Apple Music, January 23, 2026, retrieved March 21, 2026.
    To view a track's credits, click the three dots next to a track's length and select "View Credits".
  35. ^ "e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk". Qobuz. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
    On Qobuz, select the ⓘ button by each song to access credits.
  36. ^ IDK. "Link in bio". Instagram. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  37. ^ "E.T.D.S. CD Player". www.e-t-d-s.com. Retrieved March 23, 2026. Each player includes its own unique E.T.D.S. designed CD, and features an exclusive 1 of 1 bonus track. Meaning no 2 CD players will have the same CD and bonus track.
  38. ^ ".idk. - Even The Devil Smiles". Rhymesayers Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 2, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  39. ^ "Shop - ETDS". www.e-t-d-s.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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