YG sits down with Boardroom for the latest episode of On Record to break down his evolution from My Krazy Life to his new album, The Gentleman’s Club.
YG opens up about the experiences that pushed him to confront his past, take accountability, and “kill” the version of himself he built through My Krazy Life. He explains the deeply personal story behind The Gentleman’s Club, including why the album took two years to make and how he reverse-engineered its concept around his own life. He also goes deep on the making of My Krazy Life, how he knew the album was a classic, the stories behind hits such as “BPT” and “Really Be,” and how Kendrick Lamar ended up on the latter.
YG breaks down his relationship with Jeezy, the strategy behind expanding the West Coast sound beyond California, his musical influences from Eminem, 2Pac, Jay-Z, Biggie, 50 Cent, and Lil Wayne, and why he believes the West Coast can take over again. Plus, YG discusses artistic freedom, his partnership with 10K Projects, the stories behind his most provocative records, and what comes next for YG.