Blame It On the Streets cover

Blame It On the Streets

YG · 2014

57 min · 10 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

Raw narratives blend with infectious West Coast beats, creating a gritty yet captivating sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty narratives with raw energy
  • infectious beats for late-night drives
  • gradual build to intense climax
  • engaging storytelling throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instantly catchy singles
  • dislike longer narrative explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time YG released 'Blame It On the Streets' in December 2014, he was riding high on the success of his debut studio album, 'My Krazy Life.' This project marked a significant moment in his career as it showcased his evolution into a prominent voice in West Coast hip-hop, coming just months after his first major commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
Kendrick Lamar· Schoolboy Q· E-40

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bpt (live in the Bay 2014) 3:25
  • 2 Bicken Back Being Bool (remix) 3:22
  • 3 Blame It On the Streets 3:19
  • 4 Ride With Me 3:50
  • 5 Me & My Bitch 3:38
  • 6 If I Ever 3:43
  • 7 G$Fb 3:21
  • 8 O.M.M.I.O. Freestyle 1:27
  • 9 2015 Flow 2:17
  • 10 Blame It on the Streets 29:01

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