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4REAL 4REAL
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length studio release for the Southern California rapper features guest appearances from Boogie, DaBaby, Day Sulan, G-Eazy, Kamaiyah, Jon Z, Meek Mill, Mitch, Arin Ray, RJ, Rose Gold, SAFE, Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga, and Valee.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  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%.… Expand
  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.… Expand

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