I Got Issues Explained

I Got Issues
Type:	studio
Artist:	YG
Cover:	YG - I Got Issues.png
Released:	September 30, 2022
Length:	48:39
Label:	Def Jam 4Hunnid
Producer:	18YOMAN Ambiance Sound Bandz Bankroll Got It Bijan Amir Blake Straus Corbett DJ Vision Franchisedidit Gibbo Hit-Boy Iceberg Kofo Larry Jayy Layz Len20 Lil Rich Mike Crook MixMP Nami Nik Dean Reece Beats Snipe Young Swish Tee-Watt Terrace Martin Tom Levesque Ty Leon
Prev Title:	Kommunity Service
Prev Year:	2021
Next Year:	2023

I Got Issues is the sixth studio album by American rapper YG. It was released through Def Jam Recordings and 4Hunnid Records on September 30, 2022. The album features guest appearances from Mozzy, D3szn, Duki, Cuco, J. Cole, Moneybagg Yo, H.E.R., Roddy Ricch, Post Malone, and Nas. Production was handled by a variety of record producers, including Bijan Amir, Larry Jayy, Reece Beats, Ambiance Sound, DJ Vision, Swish, Mike Crook, Blake Straus, Tom Levesque, Gibbo, 18YOMAN, and Lil Rich, among others.

Background

The album was originally called Pray for Me before being changed to I Got Issues.^[1] Through a video posted to Instagram in September 2022 during the release week, YG commented on the album:

The album I Got Issues is basically insight on my life, an update on my life. I feel like my people haven't heard from me in a real way, in a long time. So I'm giving them this album…I'm here with all my issues, you know what I'm sayin'?^[2]

Release and promotion

On September 1, 2022, YG announced the title of the album and its release date and he shared its cover art.^[3] The pre-order was available on Apple Music on September 9, 2022. The tracklist was revealed a few weeks later through its pre-order.

Singles

The lead single of the album, "Scared Money", which features fellow American rappers J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo, was released on February 4, 2022.^[4] The second single, "Toxic", was released on August 12, 2022.^[5] The third single, "Alone", was released along with the pre-order of the album on September 9, 2022.^[6] The fourth and final single, "Maniac", was released on September 23, 2022.^[7]

Critical reception

AllMusic criticized the album "YG's bouncing between styles gives I Got Issues a scattered flow that pushes the best tracks to the forefront and makes the weaker material feel all the more tedious."^[8]

Track listing

Notes

• signifies a co-producer

Charts

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Peak position
Australian Digital Albums (ARIA)^[9]	43

Notes and References

1. Web site: YG Announces New Album, "Pray For Me". HotNewHipHop. Hynes. Hayley. February 8, 2022. September 9, 2022.
2. Web site: YG Unleashes New Album 'I Got Issues' f/ J. Cole, Nas, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, and More. Complex. Espinoza. Joshua. September 30, 2022. September 30, 2022.
3. Web site: YG Announces New Album "I Got Issues". HotNewHipHop. Aro A.. September 1, 2022. September 9, 2022.
4. Web site: YG, J. Cole, and Moneybagg Yo Team Up in Video for New Song "Scared Money". Complex. Rose. Jordan. February 4, 2022. September 9, 2022.
5. Web site: Cho. Regina. YG stirs the pot with new "Toxic" single. Revolt. August 12, 2022. September 9, 2022.
6. Web site: Cowen. Trace William. YG Shares New Song and Video "Alone" Off Upcoming 'I Got Issues' Album. Complex. September 9, 2022. September 9, 2022.
7. Web site: Helfand. Raphael. YG drops new song "Maniac" Off Upcoming 'I Got Issues' Album. The Fader. September 23, 2022. September 23, 2022.
8. Web site: I Got Issues Review by TiVo Staff. AllMusic. September 30, 2022. September 30, 2022.
9. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 10 October 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1701. 10. October 10, 2022.