Jelly Roll Teams Up With mgk On 'Lonely Road'
mgk described Jelly Roll as a "kindred soul" who has shown him "the path of redemption and what it looks like to believe in yourself against all odds."
Jelly Roll & mgk (Source: YouTube/Universal Music Australia)
Jelly Roll has teamed up with mgk (formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly, the rapper then pop-punk star) for the collaborative effort, Lonely Road.
Inspired by the John Denver classic, Take Me Home, Country Roads, mgk recently teased that he and Jelly Roll had been working on their song for two years in eight different studios in four different countries and changing the key four times. The result? A rap meets country fusion, of sorts, with an interpolation of the John Denver song we all know.
The music video features both performers’ partners – mgk’s girlfriend, Megan Fox (depicted as pregnant in the video; People confirmed that she isn’t) and Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, respectively – as they sing on the back of a truck.
You can watch the music video below.
The release of Lonely Road follows mgk’s venture into country music last month, taking on Zach Bryan’s Sun To Me. On working with Jelly Roll, the singer and rapper wrote on Instagram:
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jelly you are living breathing badass and a kindred soul who has shown me the path of redemption and what it looks like to believe in yourself against all odds.
from us beefing 12 years ago, and fast forward to us putting out what i believe will be the biggest hit of our careers yet im proud to call you my brother and life feels better knowing you got my back.
this lonely road ain’t so lonely my friend.
In a statement of his own, Jelly Roll wrote in a touching post:
What makes this collab so beautiful is its two guys that came from the exact same kinda place with less than zero percent of making it out it. We have known each other for at least 15 years now. And in true young dumb fashion it was a tumultuous beginning and basically it’s because I was one of the many people that judged him before I gave him a chance. but over time I’ve had the honor of watching him become one of the biggest artist on earth but most importantly I’ve watched him become one of the best fathers and humans on earth.
To my brother, I want you to know The positive energy radiating off of you. I can’t even shower you with enough praises for how incredible it has been to watch you become one of the greatest most multifaceted songwriters and musicians in the game. Thank you for picking me to be on this one brother. This song was going to be hit no matter who you called I’m just honored it was me. And I’m glad the world is getting to see your heart . You’ve been misunderstood for so long it feels a bit vindicating to watch the world see your soul . You’re one of the good ones Kells. Now let’s LACE UP! Est. for Life 🙏. Yall go check out the Video for Lonely Road with MGK and myself featuring cameos from the people we love the most in life.
In other Jelly Roll news, the singer was sampled on Eminem’s new album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). Here’s how he reacted.
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