90059
Jay Rock · 2015
45 min · 11 tracks · West Coast hip-hop
A gritty exploration of urban life wrapped in intricate wordplay and atmospheric production, showcasing West Coast hip-hop's raw edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gumbo — This track stands out for its vivid storytelling that encapsulates the struggles of growing up in Los Angeles while blending a catchy hook with hard-hitting verses.
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Money Trees Deuce — A sequel to Kendrick Lamar’s 'Money Trees', this track features introspective reflections and showcases Jay Rock's ability to weave personal narrative within a collaborative setting.
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Necessary — Kicking off the album, this track emphasizes urgency and necessity in both life and music, setting the tone for the themes explored throughout the project.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyricism and production but lacks a fully cohesive narrative arc.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric production elements, such as layered synths and ambient sounds, creating a moody backdrop for the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty reflections on urban life
- intricate wordplay for deep listeners
- late-night introspection and contemplation
- pulsing rhythms for focused listening
- vivid storytelling with atmospheric depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 90059 is Jay Rock's second studio album, released after his breakthrough EP 90059 (2014), which marked his emergence as a prominent figure in the TDE collective. At this point, he was solidifying his identity within the West Coast hip-hop scene while still striving for mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kendrick Lamar· Schoolboy Q· Ab-Soul
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Necessary 3:20
- 2 Easy Bake 4:51
- 3 Gumbo 4:03
- 4 Wanna Ride 4:06
- 5 The Ways 2:55
- 6 Telegram (Going Krazy) 4:00
- 7 90059 4:00
- 8 Vice City 4:43
- 9 Fly on the Wall 4:31
- 10 Money Trees Deuce 5:21
- 11 The Message 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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