The first complete body of work I have listen to from Yo
Gotti, it was an interesting listen something I was not expecting. I did think
the complete album would consist around the dope game and lyrics would be
solely based on that.
Although the album predominantly features a sound I feel is becoming extinct, he manages to save it with clever lyrics and decent hooks. He
does however do the one thing I think is wrong for rappers which is sing on a couple of
tracks and to make matters worse its auto-tuned. Stand out track for me was “Pride To The Side” a story telling track which has 3
stories that I am sure most can relate to in a way.
"Cold Blood" (featuring J.
Cole & Canei Finch) was another of my favourite’s shows his lyrical content
is strong as he managed to not be out shone by Cole, although he does play
second fiddle on his own track. "Die a Real Nigga”
is the sound I have a problem with on the album, the unimaginative hook
auto-tuned to the max feel this has no place on the album but I am sure it has
its own audience (be it very small I suppose) .
"Don't Come Around"
(featuring Kendall Morgan) was another instant fall in love track, the
hook is great and YG does his thing although I do have to admit I did think it
was Jeezy on this track as there is a bit similarity in rapping style and voice.
The album doesn’t have too many features but the ones that do come on do their
thing even Meek Mill on "F-U" doing
his usual yelling type of rap manages to fit into the album right. "Respect That You Earn" (featuring Ne-Yo &
Wale) the other track with standout features which don’t let down with
Wale again doing what he does best.
This for me like I wrote was a interestingly great listen
and has other gems on the album that people will get into for sure, album is
out tomorrow (19th of November) available for pre order now on
iTunes. I would recommend this for all to have a listen.
Solid 3 out of 5 for this one decent job from YG.
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