Still Brazy
by YG
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2016
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. The 405
    Jun 20, 2016
    85
    Not only is Still Brazy, arguably the most sharply produced rap album of the year, emblazoned with the most pronounced storytelling of 2016, YG has un-apologetically used his gunshot as a metaphor for America in the time of Trump.
  2. HipHopDX
    Jul 5, 2016
    84
    Still Brazy is a testament that real-life experience breeds the best music but we can do without the shootouts from this point on.
  3. Consequence
    Jul 22, 2016
    83
    It’s full of the kind of warm G-funk that never fails to transport you to the part of the country it belongs to.
  5. PopMatters
    Sep 1, 2016
    80
    No one out there is crafting visceral street tales like he is, and if he could just trim his track lists a bit, he has the talent to make a gangster rap classic in the future.
  6. RapReviews.com
    Sep 1, 2016
    80
    While most of the album is concerned with asserting that YG is still a G despite his fame, it closes with a trio of protest songs.
  7. The Wire
    Aug 19, 2016
    80
    Still Brazy is thoroughly and unapologetically regional, but its thematic engines are universal. [Aug 2016, p.63]
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  8. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jun 23, 2016
    80
    Every song lands, resounds, resists, and repeats true to its aim.
  9. Pitchfork
    Jun 21, 2016
    80
    Still Brazy solidifies YG as a torch-bearer for west coast gangster rap.
  10. Slant Magazine
    Jun 17, 2016
    80
    Make no mistake--musically and lyrically, this is an expansion.
  11. Boston Globe
    Jun 16, 2016
    80
    Here, it’s less about what Y.G. does than how he does it; digging deeper into vintage G-funk flavors with a blend of personal, party, and political tracks, the young Compton rapper takes a sizzling step forward.
  12. The New York Times
    Jun 16, 2016
    80
    Still Brazy is an artisanal, proletarian Los Angeles gangster rap record, less tribute to the sound’s golden age than a full-throated and wholly absorbed recitation.
  13. AllMusic
    Jun 16, 2016
    80
    A heavy album that doesn't pander to what's PC, what's on the radio, or what safe, suburban America believes.
  14. Spin
    Jun 16, 2016
    80
    YG has gone and done himself one better, creating a record that stands tall alongside the full-lengths he once mined.
  15. PopMatters
    Sep 12, 2016
    70
    Here, the percussive sounds imply power and control in response to oppression. I will not be quiet. I will not be scared. I will let you know I am here, they say. But the melodic sounds are unstable, colored by fear and uncertainty.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 134 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 121 out of 134
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 134
  3. Negative: 5 out of 134
  1. ILLmatic94
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    This album has no right to be this damn good. This album continues the astute story telling and pacing featured in YG's previous record 'MyThis album has no right to be this damn good. This album continues the astute story telling and pacing featured in YG's previous record 'My Krazy Life' only this time YG seems to a lot more to say. This is the most in your face, unapologetic and raw album in years. The production is distinctly west coast, a fresh blend of Death Row era G-Funk and the contemporary west coast sound. YG's flow is slick and melodic, and his song writing seems to have improved as well as the cohesive story telling featured in nearly every track. YG's ability to write highly catchy hooks and ear for beats in incredible. YG is taking a political approach this time around, voicing a lot of sentiments felt in America in contemporary times, touching on police brutality, exploitation and oppression of ethnic minority communities as well as conveying where he is at in his life. YG once again exceeds expectations by coming through with a layered, cohesive and sonically lush album proving that My Krazy Life was no accident. Couldn't recommend this one enough, **** brazy.… Full Review »
  2. viettungvuong
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    Even without DJ Mustard, YG is still dope. This album is a blassic album, no doubt! Especially he's not familiar with other trash rappers likeEven without DJ Mustard, YG is still dope. This album is a blassic album, no doubt! Especially he's not familiar with other trash rappers like Future, Desiigner or Kent Jones. My Krazy Life and Still Brazy are 2 blassics!… Full Review »
  3. Cypher_ATL
    Oct 24, 2016
    8
    Like many California albums that were released prior to this album, this project is completely enjoyable and unique. YG came through on theLike many California albums that were released prior to this album, this project is completely enjoyable and unique. YG came through on the production, lyrics, and song structure on this album, and I believe it is a big step up from his debut effort. What I absolutely fell in love with was the G-Funk sound that is continually played throughout the project. It reminds me of the good times and the prime of the G-Funk era that was perfected by greats like Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg. I think it was it a perfect move to go with a G-Funk album for YG, and I believe many people will appreciate it. I believe he progressed on his flow and his lyrics from the last project, and I can see the improvement and the craft being perfected by YG on this whole album. Like “My Krazy Life”, YG pulls through with the features on this album, and it’s nice to hear another solid Weezy guest verse. Personally I wasn’t a big fan of the really brief interludes and skits, and I think it would’ve been better if he just attatched the skits to the beginning or end of the respected songs to cut a little bit of the fat off of the track listing. Some of the storytelling is very enjoyable especially when he is talking about the events of his getting shot. There are memeroable lines on the album, and I’m really glad YG is progressing when it comes to his lyricism. I believe that listeners that respect the golden era of G-Funk will treat this album as a little bit of nostalgia. If you’re looking for pure bars and lyricism, then this isn’t exactly the album for you, but I really intrigue you to give this project a shot. “Still Brazy” continues the trend of fantastic westcoat albums, and I can’t wait to see if YG progresses more down the road.… Full Review »
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