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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 136 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the Black Hippy rapper features guest appearances from Black Hippy, Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, Isaiah Rashad, Sir, and Lance Skiiiwalker.
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Vice City
Big money, big booty bitches Man, that shit gon' be death of me Big problems, I must admit it Man, that shit gon' be death of me I pray to a C-Note,... See the rest of the song lyrics
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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.
  2. Exclaim
    Sep 15, 2015
    80
    More nuanced and compelling than the Watts native's underrated debut, 2011's Follow Me Home, Jay Rock's zip code-titled effort should be copped for the first Black Hippy posse cut since 2012 alone.
  3. HipHopDX
    Sep 15, 2015
    80
    A solid effort that is up there with the best of the year but it definitely sets the stage for the emcee who made Follow Me Home and many feel could be the second best in the set to Kendrick to make the jump to great when sophomore time comes around.
  4. 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.
  5. Complex
    Sep 15, 2015
    70
    Jay shows range by playing with his flow and experimenting with his sound on tracks that feature beat switches.
  6. 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.
  7. RapReviews.com
    Sep 15, 2015
    65
    It's surprisingly deep, well produced and definitely worth your time. It is by no means exceptional.

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  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 meI 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. 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
  4. 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 allThis 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.… Expand
  5. 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 allA 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
  6. 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'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. :)… Expand
  7. 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"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.… Expand
  8. 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 shortUnlike 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… Expand

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