Oh, and my legit review of My Krazy Life, haha.

BPT: 4.5/5
-This is exactly the kind of track I am looking for when listening to YG. The beat produced by DJ Mustard is phenomenal and really bumps in the whip. YG’s flow on it is also really good as you can tell that the chemistry between him and Mustard is really good. The hook is a good little pump up shoutout to Bompton and really helps to set the tone for the album as a whole. In addition, I do enjoy YG’s lyrics here. He is far from a lyricist, but for a pump up track from somebody who is borderline trap, they are pretty good. One thing I noticed here is that YG kinda his Game on here, as he shouted out quite a few guys such as Game, Dom Kennedy, and Tupac, before copping a line from Dr. Dre’s “The Watcher” (“And this the mothafuckin' thanks I get?”) in the second verse. Not a complaint, because I like the West Coast unity and vibe I feel from this one, but all the same.

I Just Wanna Party (ft. Schoolboy Q & Jay Rock): 4.5/5
-YG recruits two TDE strongholds for this one, as well as collaborating with two guys from rivals gangs (Jay Rock is a blood as well, but apparently his subset is not on good terms with YG’s). Much like the first song, the hook really works here. YG flows nicely on it and this one is quite catchy, actually. I do not know if it just my illegally downloaded version or what, but Schoolboy Q’s voice sounds a little high-pitched on this, but I like his verse all the same. However, as has been the case in recent times, Jay Rock absolutely murders his verse and steals this one. I cannot wait for his sophomore effort this year, should really be something.

Left, Right: 4/5
-You can feel the sexual energy dripping off of this one, as each line is more sexed up than the last. However, what really works here, aside from the banging beat, is YG’s swagger. I think that is what draws me to him. The swagger he raps with is really appealing and while I do not typically enjoy songs that are this sexed up, I do find myself liking this track. Now, it is not a lyrical masterpiece of course, but from the context of the album and who YG is as a musician, it really works. Thus far, this album has been quite the surprise.

Bicken Back Being Bool: 2.75/5
-I get that YG does not want to say C’s and shit, but dude, this song is ruined by that. Bicken Back Being Bool is incomprehensible whenever he says it and since it is practically all he says on the hook, it happens a lot. However, as is the case with much of this album, DJ Mustard’s production bumps. It’s a low-key bump since it is calmer, but it bumps nonetheless. I admittedly do enjoy the first verse, which saves this one from being flat out bad and, plus, I have to find something other than the beat to justify listening to this one since I will listen to it because of the beat anyways. Overall, not horrible, but not the best thing I have heard on this album in the least. Oh and this track is the first time we hear the little skit-type thing at the end and these get funnier as the album progresses, so nice little addition.

Meet the Flockers (ft. Tee Cee): 2/5
-This one winds up feeling a lot like filler. I get what YG was going for, but a bad verse from Tee Cee and a verse from YG where it feels like he was just warming up after arriving at the studio are not good elements for a song. Plus, the beat is pretty non-descript. For a guy who relies on his production a ton, YG cannot allow a pretty…eh beat to make his album. Overall, there is not much on this one and it ultimately lacks replay value.

My ***** (ft. Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan): 4.5/5
-My ***** my *****. Everyone has heard this one a million times hopefully, so I probably do not have to say too much about it, but I will say a few things. I enjoy RI HOMIE QUAN on the hook here, even in his weird raspy voice and lack of annunciation of his own name. Overall, the beat works and none of the verses are outright terrible. Easy track to ride around in the whip to and it is hard to see how this track is not the standout from this album.

Do It To Ya (ft. TeeFLii): 1.5/5
-After hearing “My *****”, we get this thing. If there is one thing that I do not want from YG, especially after hearing “Left, Right” is this thing. It is essentially The Game’s “Special” or Schoolboy Q’s “Studio”, but way worse. TeeFlii sucks, honestly and his voice does not help anything. YG’s verses come off as a fake and cheesy, as he claims he can be there for these girls and be better than all of the guys she has been with before. Essentially, he claims he would not ditch them like their baby daddy’s. Maybe YG is not lying, but it seems to be in stark contrast to much of his discography and this feels like a track that tries to appeal to women and it feels as dishonest as Rick Ross claiming he was not a police officer. The little rip off of “Face Down” by Meek Mill (which also sucked) and the awkward pornesque sequence at the end is very unnecessary. However, it leads into the funniest little skit thing, which almost makes this track worth it entirely. Seriously, skip the track to the end and listen to the skit. But, much like “Meet the Flockers”, this one should have been on the cutting room floor.

Me & My Bitch (ft. Tory Lanez): 2/5
-Oh another love track for the women as YG details a failed relationship where he thought that he was in love with this young lady. Ultimately, this track does not do much for me and does not really spur many thoughts. It is interesting to see YG devote two straight tracks to similar subject matters that are not gangsta, but the change of pace is not really needed nor wanted. More gangsta shit, less of this lovey dovey stuff.

Who Do You Love? (ft. Drake): 4.5/5
-Oooo here we go. Fantastic beat that really bumps nicely, plus it has got the funniest brag I have ever heard in, “My Bank of America account got six figures”. I enjoy Drake’s verse here, but it borders on overshadowing YG’s a bit (Drake ft. Drake), but all the same, it is a good thing when a song finishes and I really wish that it was a lot longer. Great beat, solid lyrics, and a solid guest turn from Drake, all help to make this one another success for YG in an album that seems to be shaping into a “highest highs and lowest lows” deal. BITCH, WHO DO YOU LOVE?

Really Be (Smokin N Drinkin) (ft. Kendrick Lamar): 3.75/5
-This is one that stands out immediately when you look at the tracklist because of the Kendrick feature and really, you wind up just sitting around through YG’s verses waiting for King Kendrick to grab the mic. Now, YG’s verses are not that bad, but the beat is nothing special and really, when YG raps over a non-descript beat, as I said before, things get boring quickly. Luckily, when Kendrick gets on the mic, the beat picks up a bit and, well, it is King Kendrick. You do not even have to listen to know Kendrick killed it. However, since we have to wait so long for Kendrick, it is tough to praise this one a ton.

1am: 3.5/5
-YG gets his Game on again, as he pretty much lifts a line from Dre’s “The Next Episode” and makes it the hook. This track, like all of the other non-DJ Mustard produced tracks, it pretty…eh. YG truly relies on Mustard’s production for success, as this one is just not interesting. YG’s lyrics are interesting, but the beat comes off as pretty monotone and almost lulls the listener to sleep, causing them to miss YG’s verses.

Sorry Momma (ft. Ty Dolla Sign): 4/5
-Thank God, DJ Mustard is back, plus the capable Terrace Martin also handles the boards. The melo beat really helps to set the tone for this one, as YG apologizes to his mother for all that he put her through over the years. Ty Dolla Sign’s hook is perfect for this track and really helps to connect YG’s verses, which essentially play out as a dialogue between him and his mother. Sure, this one is no “Dear Mama” or “Hey Mama”, but it is sincere and touching all the same. While the beat does take a bit of a backseat here and that always makes me weary when it comes to YG, it works here (especially since the beat itself is super nice). This is a really nice capper to this album and it winds up leaving the listener with a positive memory of the LP.

41.5/60 –> 3.46/5

This one is ultimately an album of highs and lows. Far too often, YG deviates from what really works for him and that is banging beats from DJ Mustard. The tracks without DJ Mustard are the very noticeable lows, while tracks like “I Just Wanna Party”, “My *****”, and “Who Do You Love?” are undoubtedly the highs of this work. While not all of the DJ Mustard produced tracks work (“Bicken Back Being Bool” and “Do It To Ya” are definite lows), they are at least somewhat enjoyable at times, while the bad non-Mustard produced tracks are just entirely bad. YG is a gangsta rapper and, really, he left that corner far too often. He needed more gangsta rap and less lovey dovey tracks aimed at the ladies. It is amazing that YG has managed to craft 12 track album that has filler, but he has done it. I enjoy YG and while my rating is low for this album, I am content with getting a few tracks from this album to add to my YG collection on iTunes. It is really all you can hope for when a guy who is really hit-or-miss drops an album.