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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Yes, Donald Trump is pretty bad but there’s something that remains much worse in the United States: racism. YG’s latest musical release is titled “FTP”, or “Fuck the Police.”

The track takes aim at law enforcement, diving into his own experiences being arrested and speaking to what he’s been seeing on the front-lines and in the news as the social unrest continues.

“It’s the Ku Klux cops, they on a mission/It’s the Ku Klux cops, got hidden agendas,” raps the 30-year-old.

With racism pretty much engrained in the police force, it’s time for things to change. YG is contributing to the protests by dropping this record, which will surely get a high number of spins in the next few days.

Stream “FTP” (F*ck the Police) below. Leave a comment telling us what you think.

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Ruben D. Sosa Jr. professionally known as Citoonthebeat is an award-winning music producer hailing from Jersey City, NJ. Cito’s father, a music director of a local church nurtured his interest in music at a very young age. By the age of 6 he had learned to play the drums, and by the age of 12 he had learned to play the piano. In 2007 Cito opened his first recording studio where he developed his talent for music production.

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Cito’s first major placement was in 2016 on Troy Ave’s single “Chuck Norris,” a successful record that occupied the airwaves of New York City during the summer of that same year. The following year he worked closely with DJ Mustard and YG on the studio album “Stay Dangerous,” which is now certified Gold by the RIAA. In 2019 Cito was recruited by label APG to produce a record titled “Case Closed” for Kevin Gate’s EP “Only the Generals Gon Understand.” That same year Cito debuted his first independent single “Familiar” featuring Tory Lanez, TJ Porter, and Suigeneris.

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By: D Hill

Rising rapper D. Hill returns to the scene with a new single titled “No Interviews”. With an upbringing in south central Crenshaw (Crenshaw and Slauson) like the late great Nipsey Hussle, this release is a direct reflection of the type of artist and person Hill is.

On “No Interviews” you will hear the California native making fun of “rappers” as he never fits in with them. When asked why he doesn’t fit in, he responded “I was always “too aggressive” but the irony is that they are the ones portraying the roles of killers. As I have developed and grown in this industry, the more I do for myself the less I care about “playing by industry rules” if I’m paying for this myself as a true independent artist why not make my own rules?”

Some notable lyrics from this new single includes “I’m going to say this s**t once I hope you got the message, don’t come around my section acting like you with the extras”. His aggressive demeanor and tone of voice is credited to his west coast roots, like hitmakers YG, and Schoolboy Q. His street credibility mixed with his raw lyricism, are two reasons why this emcee is up next to blow in Los Angeles. His refreshing sound reminds listeners of how prevalent west coaster gangster music is.

Press play below to stream D Hill’s “No Interviews” single and tap in!

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This time, it’s for the bonafide club hit “Lies,” which features YG and Ty Dolla $ign and centers around a women “getting around” with the collaborators (sort of, as you’ll see) during a night out at a drive-in theater….one that happened to be showing the past video for “Dangerous.” The clip itself comes courtesy of Teyana Taylor.

Enjoy Q’s latest vibes below.

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Image credit: Interscope

UPDATE: New black-and-white visual for “100 Bands” below.

Looks like Mustard might be cooking up a new project of his own (not counting the joint collaboration with 03 Greedo). Following the Migos-assisted “Pure Water” comes an even bigger posse cut titled “100 Bands,” which sees Migos’ Quavo alongside 21 Savage, YG and Meek Mill. Check it out below.

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Below, you can check out a new mostly black-and-white clip for the track “Hard Bottoms & White Socks,” which sees the Compton emcee performing in front of a crowd of his peers (including Kamaiyah, Machine Gun Kelly, Big Boy and many more), with that scene being interspersed with footage of YG in various locations, from the strip club to a Nipsey Hussle mural. Gotta respect it, period.

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