4REAL 4REAL
by YG
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. RapReviews.com
    May 29, 2019
    80
    It’s another solid album from an artist who like his late friend can crossover into a lot of areas (and arenas) given the chance.
  2. Consequence
    May 31, 2019
    75
    4Real 4Real carries some of the most introspective writing from YG to date.
  3. HipHopDX
    Jun 26, 2019
    74
    With production wizards such as Mustard, Hit-Boy, Cubeatz and more on deck, the production checks all the boxes as steroidal bass and encompassing synths permeate the project for modest results.
  5. Pitchfork
    May 29, 2019
    72
    4REAL 4REAL doesn’t quite reestablish YG as the album artist of My Krazy Life and Still Brazy, but what it lacks in a satisfying through line it makes up for in highlights.
  6. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jun 7, 2019
    70
    YG’s songs about women are just clumsy from a basic storytelling standpoint, rehashing the same clichés that you’d find on a Hotep Facebook group. It stunts the flow of 4REAL 4REAL. ... But while he oftentimes plays the role of hyper-masculine rapper, he also defines his anxiety in deeply traumatic and thorough ways. He has a knack for boisterous exuberance, stressing the finer things while being relatable to regular people on every block in every town.
  7. AllMusic
    Jun 6, 2019
    70
    Its cover inscribed with "In loving memory of Nipsey Hussle," 4REAL 4REAL would be the most subdued YG album even without that stirring reflection.
  8. No Ripcord
    May 29, 2019
    60
    YG regains some of the energy that made his early output stand out, though all the new elements he brings into focus--from the spirited features to his tribute to Nipsey--feel tacked-on and half-hearted, well-intentioned but not well thought out.
  9. Rolling Stone
    May 29, 2019
    50
    Released just nine months after Stay Dangerous, 4REAL 4REAL flies well below the lofty standard YG set with his first two albums and smells of his eagerness to get out of his label contract.

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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. CHristianLamar
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    Not his best, but still amazing album. YG pays respect/tribute to late Nipsey Hu$$le, while also creating an outstanding project, allowingNot his best, but still amazing album. YG pays respect/tribute to late Nipsey Hu$$le, while also creating an outstanding project, allowing himself and his features to shine, including DaBaby on the remix of the albums first single, Stop Snitchin. A-, 91%.… Full Review »
  2. theanomalydiary
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    Whether he is in a rush to get out of his record deal with Def Jam or not, 4REAL 4REAL is still a good album from YG. Let’s see how long itWhether he is in a rush to get out of his record deal with Def Jam or not, 4REAL 4REAL is still a good album from YG. Let’s see how long it will take for him to release #5.… Full Review »
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