Stay Dangerous
by YG
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Aug 3, 2018
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. AllMusic
    Sep 7, 2018
    60
    A clutch of unapologetically hedonistic singles in 2017 kept the Bomptown rapper visible and also pointed toward the approach taken with his third proper album.
  2. No Ripcord
    Oct 19, 2018
    60
    Stay Dangerous is an off-the-cuff chronicle of an artist who's gotten too big - at least in his mind--for his own good.
  3. PopMatters
    Aug 20, 2018
    60
    A patchy album that will offer something for everyone in a streaming world but will disappoint those wanting a classic album.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Aug 6, 2018
    60
    The rigid codes of masculinity governing hardcore rap, though, keep YG's lyrics from showing as much range as Mustard's beats.
  6. The Guardian
    Aug 3, 2018
    60
    YG doesn’t cover his subject matter with a huge amount of wit or creativity. Yet the rapper makes up for lyrical dullness with a sound that can be tantalising.
  7. XXL
    Aug 7, 2018
    60
    Stay Dangerous doesn't quite feel like the grand statement of Still Brazy or My Krazy Life. It's a slight step back from a rapper who is capable of much greater. While the brief glimpses of his personal life aren't quite enough to elevate the project, it's worthwhile to hear him breezing over Mustard beats once again.

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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 56
  3. Negative: 11 out of 56
  1. thedaywalker
    Aug 12, 2018
    2
    From production to rhymes, this has to be one of the most generic albums i have ever heard. Lack of ambition, lazy writing and repetitiveFrom production to rhymes, this has to be one of the most generic albums i have ever heard. Lack of ambition, lazy writing and repetitive flows make this album, the worst album i've heard this year. Offering us nothing when it comes to beat selection, and a staggering amount of lackluster rhymes, providing fans with no amount of depth whatsoever, I believe YG can't really get much worst… Full Review »
  2. spenceryang8
    Mar 30, 2019
    5
    YG tries to 'Stay Dangerous' by going the generic trap route.

    FAV TRACKS: BOMPTOWN FINEST, DEEPER THAN RAP, 666, **** MONEY FAME LEAST    YG tries to 'Stay Dangerous' by going the generic trap route.

    FAV TRACKS: BOMPTOWN FINEST, DEEPER THAN RAP, 666, **** MONEY FAME

    LEAST FAV TRACK: CANT GET IN KANADA    … Full Review »
  3. JulioxD
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    YG has an excellent album in both rhythms and lyrics, this album is better than Travis Scott.
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