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    “Hotel California” takes Tyga listeners on a ride

    YMCMB’s Tyga Tyga or T-Raww follows up his sophomore release “ Careless World” with “Hotel California.”

    Lately, Tyga has appeared in the news frequently. Whether it be about birth of his son with Blac Chyna, shootings on his tour, or the success of his mixtape “Well Done 3” his name continues to appear in headlines.

    Tyga has channeled his recent experiences into this album, creating an album of club bangers,

    The album begins with “500 degrees” featuring Young Money CEO Lil’ Wayne.

    The track exudes the old Cash Money vibe as the two rap with the bravado and aggression they are known for.

    The title, “500 degrees,” is a tribute of Wayne’s earlier albums.

    The album continues with “Dope” featuring Rick Ross. This track  samples the Death Row classic “Deep Cover.”

    The album continues with the club banger “Get Loose.” This is followed by “Diss Song,” which delves into Tyga’s life and the critics who constantly attack him.

    “Hit Em Up” featuring Jadakiss is the most talked about song on the album.

    The song not only samples the legendary diss by Pac but also uses C-Murder’s chorus from “Down.”

     The album transitions to Hip-Hop’s new favorite “Molly” featuring Wiz Khalifa, Cedric Gervais, and Mally Mall.  

    Each artist gives his perspective on the new phenomenon.

    Tyga then gives ladies a jam featuring frequent collaborator Chris Brown in “For the Road.”

    In this song, Tyga and Brown speak on spending  a last night with his girl before going on tour. This smooth melody is sure to get spins on the radio.

    He continues the jams for the ladies with “Show You” featuring rising hit maker Future.

    “It Neva Rains” featuring The Game uses that Roger Zapp influence to express the positives in living in southern California.

    “M.O.E.” or “Music Over Everything” featuring Wiz Khalifa boasts what they love to do the most and why.

    “Hijack” and “Get Rich” are West Coast bangers with a old school drum clap and bounce that has made people like YG successful.

    “Hotel California” continues with the acoustic feel “Enemies”. This track displays his sentiments for a girl as he hopes his rapper lifestyle does not make them enemies.

    “Drive Fast, Live Young” is about the lifestyle of a rapper and his thoughts on his life.

    Overall this album is impressive and a better display of Tyga’s abilities.

    With news of completing the sequel to “Fan of a Fan,” this may be his big year.

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    • Jerrell Leeper, Contributor