90059
by Jay Rock
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 136 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 116 out of 136
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 136
  3. Negative: 15 out of 136
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  1. pullupball93
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    I really believe that if you didn't like the album after the first listen then you probably should give it one more listen. Jay rock had me feeling as if I were from the 90059 with the raw emotion and clever world play he put out there for us to enjoy and at this point i believe that everyone has an opinion but if you don't like it then you are probably just hating and wanting him to beI really believe that if you didn't like the album after the first listen then you probably should give it one more listen. Jay rock had me feeling as if I were from the 90059 with the raw emotion and clever world play he put out there for us to enjoy and at this point i believe that everyone has an opinion but if you don't like it then you are probably just hating and wanting him to be more lyrical than kendrick which he isn't but he put his own stamp on this and people will eventually come back around listening to this like something a level less than a classic but above a great album… Expand
  2. freak4
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums of 2015 so far, along with TPAB, Summertime '06, I Love You Honeybear, and Surf. Excellent beats all around. Some have a trap style flavor, while some are dark, experimental tracks, that really set Rock apart from his other TDE counterparts.
  3. Leanzus
    Sep 16, 2015
    7
    an ok album, some boring songs, the production is solid for the most part and the features are not terrible. the Black hippy song is pretty mediocre tho. the flows on it were terrible. it's not a bad album it's just very average. nothing stands out about this album or jay rock in general. he has no real style on this album. i
  4. Blunderful
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    As always TDE delivers with beats. And as we've seen before Jay Rock holds himself down lyrically.

    A great release from Jay Rock, 10 in order to even out that insanely low user rate/
  5. Kingly-Carter
    Sep 16, 2015
    6
    Unlike his TDE brethren, Rock's album is a decline from his first. His style and lyricism is outdated, while his production is nothing short of boring. Rock can't even stand out on his own album. 4 years, and it's still a decline. Guess he's not eating.
  6. mc_ryn
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Jay rock is not the most lyrical rapper out, but his delivery of his songs are on a higher level than other artists in the industry. If he had both he would be one of the greatest of all time, but Jay Rock is who he is. 10 score to balance out the distribution.
  7. mau1
    Dec 4, 2015
    1
    Unlike his TDE brethren, Rock's album is a decline from his first. His style and lyricism is outdated, while his production is nothing short of boring. Rock can't even stand out on his own album. 4 years, and it's still a decline. Guess he's not eating. ok ok ok whoooooooooo
  8. Connorcox1997
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    Jay Rock has done it again, after his great debut album, he strongly improves on his sophomore album 90059. Jay Rock has improves his bars, his flow, and his story telling abilities. I loved all the songs on the album, the beats are dope, and the production is great. Jay Rock's 90059 is definitely a must listening album, may not be one of the top ten best albums of 2015, but this album isJay Rock has done it again, after his great debut album, he strongly improves on his sophomore album 90059. Jay Rock has improves his bars, his flow, and his story telling abilities. I loved all the songs on the album, the beats are dope, and the production is great. Jay Rock's 90059 is definitely a must listening album, may not be one of the top ten best albums of 2015, but this album is worth a listen. I Highly Recommend it.… Expand
  9. LBJ6
    May 17, 2016
    8
    Jay Rock really succeeds on 90059 in separating himself from his Top Dawg Entertainment comrades and is able to stand out as equal to rather than inferior to the rest of his label mates. His already impressive flow is even more polished and smooth on this album and he displays even greater strength in storytelling. Rock seamlessly blends gangster rap with relatable anecdotes from hisJay Rock really succeeds on 90059 in separating himself from his Top Dawg Entertainment comrades and is able to stand out as equal to rather than inferior to the rest of his label mates. His already impressive flow is even more polished and smooth on this album and he displays even greater strength in storytelling. Rock seamlessly blends gangster rap with relatable anecdotes from his struggles in life, never allowing the album too feel tedious (the short run time of the album is also critical for this). The one negative aspect of the album is that, although rare, Jay seems to fall into the generic hood rap from time to time, lacking variety. Regardless, with 90059 Rock truly earns his right to be mentioned when talking about TDE, rather than just Kendrick Lamar or Schoolboy Q being awarded all the praise. 7.7/10. Highlights: Necessary, Easy Bake (excellent back and forth sequence between Rock and fellow Black Hippy member Kendrick Lamar), Gumbo, Wanna Ride, 90059, Vice City (very fun and impressive verses from all the Black Hippy members), and The Message.… Expand
  10. ben_zo77
    Sep 28, 2015
    8
    90059 may get a bit overlooked in a big year in hip hop, but this a pretty great album. The production overshadows Jay Rock at times, however, which is a little disappointing for such a lyrically talented rapper. This is a big artistic leap forwards for him, compared to his debut album. I'm left feeling like I still don't quite know Jay Rock, though. Overall, I'd say this album is arguably90059 may get a bit overlooked in a big year in hip hop, but this a pretty great album. The production overshadows Jay Rock at times, however, which is a little disappointing for such a lyrically talented rapper. This is a big artistic leap forwards for him, compared to his debut album. I'm left feeling like I still don't quite know Jay Rock, though. Overall, I'd say this album is arguably a top-10 hip hop album of the year. I'm eager to see if Jay Rock can further capitalize on his talent and take another step forward with his next album. ~ 8.2/10
    Best tracks: "Necessary", "90059" & "Money Trees Deuce"    … Expand
  11. nirvanafreak
    Sep 19, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Favourite Tracks: Vice City (feat. Black Hippy), Easy Bake (feat. Kendrick Lamar & SZA), Gumbo, Money Trees Deuce (feat. Luke Skiiwalker), Necessary
    Least Favourite Tracks: The Message
    This is not the disappointment that everyone made it out to be. I mean sure it didn't live up to the hype but it's a really likeable album, even if Jay Rock doesn't really come through that strongly with his own sound. It has really good, for the most part, grimey production. Although at times it can seem a little skeletal, especially on the opening track, it's never unlikeable there's always something in the beat that catches your ear and it matches his vocals pretty well. I thought placing Busta Rhymes on a fairly easy going track was a bit strange but ultimately it did kind of work out. Kendrick Lamar's contributions to the album were great as well, him and Jay Rock aggressively exchanging lines on 'Easy Bake' was amazing to hear and SZA sounded great on the beat change up. The track featuring the rest of Black Hippy was cool as well. I like the fact that they all use the same quirky flow, although I do think it stops Schoolboy Q's verse from being as hard hitting as it should have been. I guess I don't really have many problems with '90059' the only song I wasn't really digging as much was the closing track 'The Message', I just thought it didn't really end the album on a high note. I mean it's ok from what I can remember the lyrics are emotional but there not really anything special about it. So overall I really liked this album and Ill be continuously listening to songs like 'Gumbo' and 'Money Trees Deuce' for the next few weeks.
    Will I Return To It: To most of it yeah
    If You Like This Try: Oxymoron by Schoolboy Q    … Expand
  12. Canayza
    Sep 23, 2015
    8
    A lot of others would disagree but I felt as if every track was great and no mediocre tracks were present for me. The features were also all extremely great with only Isaiah Rashad feeling a slight bit underused (he only did the hook on 'Wanna Ride') however Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and SZA all did really well. The only issue here is that the album simply had meA lot of others would disagree but I felt as if every track was great and no mediocre tracks were present for me. The features were also all extremely great with only Isaiah Rashad feeling a slight bit underused (he only did the hook on 'Wanna Ride') however Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and SZA all did really well. The only issue here is that the album simply had me wanting more as it only runs for 45 minutes and while I personally was fine with it, this may not justify the $23 price tag for the album. (Australian Price). Despite this, Jay Rock has created a fantastic album and this is a great return back from having no album released for four years.… Expand
  13. kingcanuck
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    One of the best albums that TDE has released. There are no bad songs on this album, and many great songs. My only complaint was that it was so good, that it left me begging for more. 10/10, highly recommend.
  14. AlecSweatshirt
    Dec 4, 2015
    7
    Jay Rock coins the hard hitting style in TDE and continues it on this LP. From bangers like "Easy Bake" to soft songs like "Money Trees Deuce" he shows versatility. He falls short in messages and making an album have a consistent sound.
  15. lisiak
    Dec 19, 2015
    8
    Jay Rock has done it! Beautiful album! Track Black Hippy's 'Vice city', amazing 'Easy Bake' with Kendrick, 'Gumbo' and 'Money Trees Deuce' best tracks. :)
  16. Jumpman
    Jan 12, 2016
    5
    I really don't like this kind of rapping but this album is decent and there are a couple songs that bump heavily in the whip, far better than his debut album imo.
  17. LazaruzGaz
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Perfect album to listen to in the fall. Cold, dark and thoughtful. Kendrick lamar executive produces the LP and it shows but in a good way. His presence isn't annoying like Puff Daddy used to be with the artists he executive produced for. Infact kendrick also joins Jay Rock with the rest of Black hippy on a absolute classic "Vice City" . I love this album and is Still Jay Rocks best work .… Expand

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Oct 7, 2015
    80
    This sophomore release named after his hometown's zip code is raw and ready to fight, including taking down all the industry folk who helped hold up this second LP.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Oct 1, 2015
    80
    Jay Rock’s concepts are braver and weirder here, his words more arresting and illustrative, but the major reinvention of 90059 is his delivery.
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  3. Consequence
    Sep 16, 2015
    67
    While its true that he’s grown since signing with TDE back in 2005 and now sounds wiser and more confident, he’s yet to distill his personality into a package that communicates that growth.
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