Summary:The fourth and final installment of the Maryland rapper's Young Sinatra series features guest appearances from Big Lenbo, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Jackpot Scotty Wotty, KAjo, John Lindahl, Masta Killa, Method Man, Raekwon, RZA, Lucy Rose & The RattPack, Slaydro, JadenThe fourth and final installment of the Maryland rapper's Young Sinatra series features guest appearances from Big Lenbo, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Jackpot Scotty Wotty, KAjo, John Lindahl, Masta Killa, Method Man, Raekwon, RZA, Lucy Rose & The RattPack, Slaydro, Jaden Smith, Hailee Steinfeld, Ryan Tedder, U-God, and Wale.…Expand
YSIV--the conclusion of his Young Sinatra series of mixtapes--is his most confident and accomplished release to date, shaking off some of the awkwardness that has long peppered his music.
YSIV succeeds when it forgoes pretentious views on what hip-hop should be and instead focuses on what makes the self-proclaimed Young Sinatra unique. The trio of “Everybody Dies,” “The Return,” and “The Glorious Five” feature the Everybody MC at his most fluid and nimble.
In a way, with all its emphasis on over-achievement and a continuous supply of re-recounted autobiographical content, YSIV can be as mind-numbing as the mumble rap Logic rails against, but the proficiency and fervor are indisputable.
One of the best album for this year, for me its reinvent a lot of styles and ways. Some singles remind me Linkin Park / Bleed it out, otherOne of the best album for this year, for me its reinvent a lot of styles and ways. Some singles remind me Linkin Park / Bleed it out, other also looks familiar and fresh in same time.…Expand
Logic has had himself a couple of changes. After the commercial success of The Incredible True Story, he officially split from the undergroundLogic has had himself a couple of changes. After the commercial success of The Incredible True Story, he officially split from the underground and came out with a far more commercialized project in Everybody, something that ended up as merely decent when compared to his overwhelming discography. His exposure has lead to universal recognition and admiration, and even though the lead single was an awkward public service announcement on suicide...
(Who can relate? Whoo!!!)
...he still had plenty of gain. Now comes YSIV, the final installment of a nostalgic Young Sinatra series and the continuation of a new period. First of all, the production in this album in general is outstanding. It started as a tribute to boom-bap, and it ended up implementing an enjoyable hybrid of superb 90's beats with relevant messages. Thank You is the victory lap for Logic, and Everybody Dies is the fast-paced homage to his older works, where he raps about his comeuppance in an onimous and shadow-lurking sound. Wu-Tang Forever was a very enjoyable track involving the reunion of the Wu-Tang Clan, but it was a little awkward hearing each member try to enter a modern Logic beat. Legacy is in my opinion a perfectly crafted rap song courtesy of Logic, where he ponders a frightening and a pessimistic future over a set of guitar strums and the distant female vocals that beautifully mix together to create an emotional roller-coaster ride of a track. It closes out strong with the title track integrating many samples including Nas' Life's a B****, closing out with a shoutout to the late Mac Miller.
It delivered on plenty on aspects, so much so that it is impossible to call him out on how "corny" he is. Aside from plenty of filler verses and some awkward moments in the album, it well exceeded my standards. Give the entire album a try, because it doesn't hurt to take something away from Logic's brilliance.…Expand
A more focus and aggressive , bringing back the boom bap logic makes what could be arguably the best project of his career.
From the greatA more focus and aggressive , bringing back the boom bap logic makes what could be arguably the best project of his career.
From the great samples to his rhyme schemes, amazing quick flow and lyrics he looks sharper than ever. Not being a fan of his recent album 'Everybody' he lets go of his common themes to attack this current generation of so called Mumble Rappers. Royce, Eminem and Even Denzel Curry have took their time to do the same this year.
This album might not 'wow' a lot of people, but i say it is a necessary album, for the generation we're in
Favorite Tracks:The Return, Wu Tang Forever, 100 miles and running, ICONIC
Least Favorite Tracks: , Ordinary Day, Street Dreams II, Adventures of Stoney Bob…Expand
final installment of the Maryland rapper's Young Sinatra series is underwhelming. very disappointed with this album a lot of the productionfinal installment of the Maryland rapper's Young Sinatra series is underwhelming. very disappointed with this album a lot of the production is bland and the subjects are tired while the're are a few decent track they don't save this boring album…Expand
