5 Gum® Teams Up With J.I.D to Release Exclusive Track Available on Only 5 Boomboxes in the World in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

5 lucky fans will get the exclusive chance to hear J.I.D's custom song 5 times before the boombox, featuring the rappers chewed gum, physically "chews up and spits out" the cassette tape

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars' 5^® gum announced its "5 in a Lifetime" campaign, in partnership with critically acclaimed lyricist and performer J.I.D to honor one of the most monumental moments in music history – the 50^th anniversary of Hip Hop. Connecting Hip Hop fans with their favorite genre in a way never done before, 5 gum teamed up with J.I.D to release a special new track inspired by and packed full of audio references from 5 of Hip Hop's most influential albums, such full "Word of Mouf" from Ludacris, "What's the 411?" from Mary J. Blige, "Resurrection" from Common, "Phrenology" from The Roots, and "Shock Value" from Timbaland. But there's a catch: only 5 lucky fans will get the opportunity to listen. One song. 5 listens in a lifetime.

To release this exclusive track and deliver a never-before experience to music fans, 5 gum will host a sweepstakes giving fans an opportunity to win one of only 5 limited edition, retro boomboxes containing J.I.D's custom song on a cassette that will "self-destruct" by shredding the tape after 5 listens – preserving the exclusive listening experience forever.

A true one-of-a-kind collector's item that can't be found – or heard – anywhere else, each "5 in a Lifetime" player is made from an upcycled old-school boombox, featuring transparent casing, a vintage analog counter as well as lucite-embedded volume knobs with a piece of Peppermint Cobalt 5 gum chewed by J.I.D at its center. Starting today until Tuesday, October 31^st, fans can enter for a chance to win one of the 5 custom boomboxes to hear J.I.D's exclusive song by visiting www.5gum.com/JID.

"As someone who eats, sleeps and breathes music, there is absolutely nothing like hearing a deep and meaningful song for the very first time – it's an experience you never get back and is pivotal for music lovers like myself. To work on a project that revolves around that thrilling experience, tied to some of the most iconic names in Hip Hop, is really dope," said rapper J.I.D. "I'm grateful 5 gum approached me with this opportunity, and I hope the fans who hear the track enjoy it as much as I do."

"Hearing new music from one of your favorite artists for the first time is often an inspiring, sensorial and exhilarating moment – which is exactly the experience we hope to deliver through our "5 in a Lifetime" campaign," said Maria Urista, Vice President at Mars Wrigley. "To create a musical masterpiece with the talented J.I.D, release it in a way that pays homage to the pre-digital era, and authentically capture the thrill of only hearing the song for a limited time, is really something special. We are so excited to deliver this song to lucky hip hop and 5 gum fans, and continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop."

To further celebrate and memorialize the significant 50^th anniversary of Hip Hop, 5 gum will gift one unique analog boombox and make a $20,000 donation to The Hip Hop Museum to help further their mission to preserve the rich history and culture of Hip Hop music. Visitors to the Museum, which opens its doors to the public in 2025, will be able to visit the donated boombox and embrace the "thrill" themselves.

"We are incredibly thankful for 5 gum including The Hip Hop Museum in their initiatives to celebrate Hip Hop's 50^th anniversary," said Rocky Bucano, founder and Exec. Director of The Hip Hop Museum. "The cultural influence of Hip Hop goes far beyond music and entertainment. It's a global movement that brings people together and inspires them to actively chase their dreams. The support from 5 gum and J.I.D greatly assists in furthering our museum's mission to inspire, empower and to promote understanding of this rich culture's history."

To keep up with campaign updates and see a behind-the-scenes look at the thrill felt on stage and in the studio with J.I.D, fans can visit www.5gum.com and follow 5 gum on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook.

ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED
Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a global, family-owned business, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving to make a positive impact on the world.

Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of quality confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 140,000+ dedicated Associates. With almost $45 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including Ben's Original™, CESAR^®, Cocoavia^®, DOVE^®, EXTRA^®, KIND^®, M&M's^®, SNICKERS^®, PEDIGREE^®, ROYAL CANIN^®, and WHISKAS^®. We are creating a better world for pets through our global network of pet hospitals and diagnostic services – including AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™ – using cutting edge technology to develop breakthrough programs in genetic health screening and DNA testing. 

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ABOUT J.I.D
Born and raised in East Atlanta, Grammy nominated J.I.D has been heralded as "one of rap's best storytellers' by renowned music media. He grew up on his parents' collection of classic funk/soul LPs, and broke onto the scene with his 2015 EP, DiCaprio. Soon after J. Cole signed him to Dreamville Records and he made his major-label debut with the widely celebrated The Never Story (2017), followed quickly by the critically acclaimed album DiCaprio 2 (2018) which helped induct him to XXL's Freshman class. His momentum continued with stellar contributions to Dreamville's Platinum certified compilation Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019) which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 charts and received multiple GRAMMY nominations. Having collaborated with music's biggest names, J.I.D celebrated a global hit with "Enemy" alongside Imagine Dragons in 2021; priming fans for J.I.D's third studio album The Forever Story. Released last year, the album was widely acclaimed and included in many "best album of the year" lists and included a stirring live rendition on NPR's Tiny Desk stage. His most personal project to date, The Forever Story is a celebration of storytelling and J.I.D's ability to weave personality and prose seamlessly across infectious production. Revered for his live performance style, he has toured across the globe selling out venues and festival stages creating a wave of throbbing fans with every performance. His nimble, head-nodding lyricism and lightning-fast flow has awarded J.I.D a loyal and cult-like fanbase while his dedication to perfecting the art is sportsman-like, leaving room for J.I.D to be one of rap's greatest in the making. 

ABOUT THE HIP HOP MUSEUM

The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx celebrates and preserves the history of local and global Hip Hop music and culture to inspire, empower, and promote understanding.

Anchored in the birthplace of the culture, The Hip Hop Museum opening in 2025, in the Bronx will provide a space for audiences, artists, and technology to converge, creating unparalleled educational and entertainment experiences around the Hip Hop culture of the past, present, and future.

To learn more about the Hip Hop Museum please visit www.thhm.org and follow us on Instagram, X also known as Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.

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