DJ Clen Taps Jay Jody to Open Upcoming Album ‘STILL VIRAL’ with a Personal Message

DJ Clen taps Jay Jody to deliver the intro on his upcoming album, STILL VIRAL. In a recent post on X Clen shared a direct post to the rapper, writing:

“My next album title is ‘STILL VIRAL’. That’s not a secret. I’m currently working on it. @OriginalJayJody you know the intro is for you to handle. I have a lot I need you to talk about on my behalf.”

The statement not only confirms the title of DJ Clen’s next project but also reveals a significant artistic decision of entrusting Jay Jody with the responsibility of opening the album and setting its tone. Clen’s message suggests a personal and possibly introspective direction, with Jody being chosen to express thoughts or sentiments that Clen himself may not voice directly.

This is not the first time DJ Clen and Jay Jody have worked together. On Clen’s previous album Viral, Jody contributed to the title track with a spoken-word appearance and also featured in the music video. That collaboration involved Jody narrating part of Clen’s story, which now appears to be continuing on STILL VIRAL, possibly with even greater depth and intent.

DJ Clen has built a reputation for carefully curated collaborations that align with his musical vision. His ability to assemble diverse voices across the hip hop landscape has been a defining trait of his production work. By tapping Jay Jody once again and specifically for the intro, Clen signals a high level of trust in Jody’s lyrical voice and delivery to represent him and the themes of the album.

Jay Jody himself is an established name in South African hip hop. His relationship with DJ Clen, both musically and publicly, has been one of mutual support. Clen has previously encouraged Jody to release his long-anticipated solo album, showing the strength of their creative connection.

The decision to let Jody “talk on his behalf” may suggest that STILL VIRAL will open on a reflective or narrative-driven note. Clen appears to be using the intro not just as a musical opener but as a space for storytelling or message delivery executed through a voice he clearly respects and resonates with.

As work on STILL VIRAL continues, fans can expect Jay Jody’s presence at the beginning of the album to be more than just an intro, it may serve as the emotional or conceptual foundation for what Clen aims to express with this next release.