The song was originally titled named after the famous Miami restaurant where Jim Jones reportedly had a physical altercation with Freddie Gibbs in December 2021. Jones teased the song on Instagram shortly after the incident, creating significant buzz before its official release as "Gunshot".
Gunshot (feat. BEAM) - song and lyrics by Jim Jones, Hitmaka, BEAM
Critical and fan reception generally highlights the chemistry between the artists, with many noting:
Produced by Hitmaka and Rob Holladay, the song is built on a heavy foundation of classic hip-hop samples: by KRS-One (1997) "I’ Been Watching You" by Southside Movement (1973)
The production is characterized by a "slick and polished" feel typical of Hitmaka’s modern R&B-infused rap style, while Jim Jones delivers his signature veteran flow. provides a melodic, dancehall-influenced hook that bridges the gap between the hard-hitting verses and the smooth production. Context and Reception
BEAM’s contribution is often cited as the track's most infectious element.
The track is a collaboration between Jim Jones , producer Hitmaka , and artist BEAM , released on October 20, 2022. It is a standout hip-hop/R&B track from the 2023 album Back In My Prime . Production and Composition
Gunshot (feat. Beam) Apr 2026
The song was originally titled named after the famous Miami restaurant where Jim Jones reportedly had a physical altercation with Freddie Gibbs in December 2021. Jones teased the song on Instagram shortly after the incident, creating significant buzz before its official release as "Gunshot".
Gunshot (feat. BEAM) - song and lyrics by Jim Jones, Hitmaka, BEAM Gunshot (feat. BEAM)
Critical and fan reception generally highlights the chemistry between the artists, with many noting: The song was originally titled named after the
Produced by Hitmaka and Rob Holladay, the song is built on a heavy foundation of classic hip-hop samples: by KRS-One (1997) "I’ Been Watching You" by Southside Movement (1973) BEAM) - song and lyrics by Jim Jones,
The production is characterized by a "slick and polished" feel typical of Hitmaka’s modern R&B-infused rap style, while Jim Jones delivers his signature veteran flow. provides a melodic, dancehall-influenced hook that bridges the gap between the hard-hitting verses and the smooth production. Context and Reception
BEAM’s contribution is often cited as the track's most infectious element.
The track is a collaboration between Jim Jones , producer Hitmaka , and artist BEAM , released on October 20, 2022. It is a standout hip-hop/R&B track from the 2023 album Back In My Prime . Production and Composition