West Coast legend, voice of the streets and RESPECT. wall-of-fame cover subject,  YG, has done it again—unleashing his sixth studio album, I got issues via Def Jam Recordings. I Got Issues blasts YG’s smooth, raw and powerful speak in his signature unorthodox style … and while rocking’ a red tux only he can drip in the visual for his new song “I Dance” — featuring Duki and Coco.

Having blown past the 12 billion career streams and over 2 billion YouTube views only few can be blessed with L.A.’s finest comes correct with this highly personal new album which features fellow luminaries J. Cole, Post Malone, Nas, Roddy Rich and more.

Most recently in the run-up to the album release, YG released an in-studio performance for “Alone” as well as “Maniac” ft. Hit-Boy.

I got Issues is YG’s first studio album since My Life 4Hunnid (October 2020).

The album debuted at the top of the Rap Albums charts and top 5 on the Billboard 200 albums. It featured the riveting record “FTP,” which was released during the height of the Black Lives Matter protests and became a social justice anthem for the movement.

Now get your headphones on and put your seatbelt on …

Straight Outta … RESPECT.Archive Issue #19. Cover shot by Justin Borucki. Image Copyright Musinart LLC

YG Photo shot Sunday, April 27, 2014 in NY, NY for RESPECT. Image is Copyright Justin Borucki

I GOT ISSUES TRACKLIST (PHYSICAL – CD + VINYL) 

1. Issues

2. Baby Momma

3. Toxic

4. Maniac ft. Hit-Boy

5. How To Rob A Rapper ft. Mozzy, D3szn

6. I Dance ft. Duki & Cuco

7. Sign Language

8. Scared Money ft. J. Cole, Moneybagg Yo

9. Run ft. Tyga, 21 Savage, BIA

10. Go Dumb ft. H.E.R.

11. No Love

12. Sober ft. Roddy Ricch & Post Malone

13. Drink To This

14. No Weapon ft. NAS

15. Alone

16. Killa Cali

DIGITAL VERSION (DIGITAL) 

1. Issues

2. Baby Momma

3. Toxic

4. Maniac ft. Hit-Boy

5. How To Rob A Rapper ft. Mozzy, D3szn

6. I Dance ft. Duki & Cuco

7. Scared Money ft. J. Cole, Moneybagg Yo

8. Go Dumb ft. H.E.R.

9. No Love

10. Sober ft. Roddy Ricch & Post Malone

11. Drink To This

12. No Weapon ft. NAS

13. Alone

14. Killa Cali

Dope fact: YG and RESPECT. magazine both emerged in 2009! 

RESPECT.

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Today, DMV rising star Travy Nostra unveiled his new body of work titled Leave Me The F*** Alone, which comes with 15 songs and additional features from Unlvcky Nas, G30, Ahksxma, Peets, Lightshow, Shug Da Trappa, Joony, and JustSantana. Via press release, he further explained the meaning behind the project’s very direct title:

“During the process of creating all the music I was in a serious state of depression, on the verge of suicide honestly, as well as health issues and finding out my heart could stop working at any time … it really put me in a dark place where I just wanted to be left alone. I caught myself telling people in my head, ‘just leave me the fuck alone,’ [and] I felt it fit the project perfectly.”

Stream Leave Me The F*** Alone in full below, along with an MX-shot visual for the HozayBeats-produced “G-Wagon.”

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Passion, hunger, aggression, and skill; these are just a few words that might come to mind when you hear independent Chicago emcee TtheGAWD. “GAWD” is an acronym for Getting Ahead Without Devolving. With a unique baritone, agile flow, TtheGAWD has an ear for production that compliments his style. Hailing from Chicago’s now defunct LeClaire Courts housing projects, TtheGAWD realized his love for music early on. His mother would always sing around the house and she even taught him the alphabet using notable musicians of the time: “A” is for Al B. Sure, “B” is for Bobby Brown, and so on.

After taking a step away from music for two years, TtheGAWD returns with a 12 track project, fully loaded with noteworthy quotables and hard hitting beats.  He knew exactly what he wanted to accomplish with the I Am GAWD album, and alongside Chicago producer Max Julian, TtheGAWD convincingly displays the tenacity of his penmanship, his ear for solid production as well as the ability to tell engaging stories through songs. I Am GAWD is an ode to the mid to late ‘90s, grimey New York era, combined with his personal experiences growing up in Chicago’s inner city.

“I Am GAWD is for the struggling artists with all the talent in the world who just want to be heard. For the emcees and producers who are constantly told to switch their sound because this style of music is no longer profitable. For the underdog and avid Hip-Hop head in general.” — TtheGAWD

TtheGAWD set out to rediscover who he is as an emcee and artist with this album. No autotune, no formulaic song structure, and no redundant content. Just a masterful display of a level of art that’s not really being heard on a large scale from Chicago at the moment. The title says it all: I Am GAWD — which translates to “I Am Getting Ahead Without Devolving.” Meaning, he won’t compromise who he is to get where he’s going.

I Am GAWD is available now, exclusively on BandCamp and will be available on all digital streaming platforms on August 14th.

Listen to the project in it’s entirety above, courtesy of RESPECT., peep the thought-provoking visual for “The Spook Who Stepped in the Booth” below, and be sure to drop us your thoughts in the comments section!

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Listen to his EP with your ‘Mask Up.’

https://music.apple.com/us/album/mask-up-vol-1-ep/1524169103

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The hype and appeal for this album has been led by the single Falling, which hit #3 on YouTube’s Trending chart in the USA back on June 9th, Pfeiffer’s 30th birthday. Following the viral success on YouTube, the song landed Top 30 in seven counties and continues to be one of his most streamed songs this year. Spotify has shown support by adding Falling to their massive “Alternative Beats” playlist, and by creating a full “this is Blacklite District” playlist featuring all of Pfeiffer’s best work. Blacklite District plans to spend the rest of the summer promoting the album by releasing multiple videos on his YouTube channel.

Peep “You’re Welcome” on all streaming platforms and watch out for this up-and-coming artist who’s potentially truly limitless. The future looks bright in the Blacklite District.

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When an artist finds themselves readily willing to lay it all out through their music, you MIGHT get a really good project. But with Parris Chariz, it’s a guarantee that you’re going to get unforgettable music. And Parris’ newest album, 2045 is one that you’re not going to want to stop playing. 

The 16-track project features Parris’ hit tracks, “Smooth Operator” & “Star” and if you’re familiar with either one of those songs, then you know that 2045 doesn’t fall short! 

From the melodious sound of “Hunger Games” to the uncut lyrics on “Hate Me or Love Me” and all in between, each one stands out in its own way. 

“This is my best music to date and I’m ready for the world to hear it.” – Parris Chariz

Dive in and let yourself truly enjoy the gem that is ‘2045.’ And once you’re done, check out the visual for “Hunger Games” below. 

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