YSIV
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YSIV
Young Sinatra IV (abbreviated as YSIV) is the fourth studio album by Logic, released by Visionary Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. The album art, featuring a mugshot of Logic, is stylized similarly to the famous mugshot of Frank Sinatra and reminiscent of the artwork for the mixtape Young Sinatra, released in 2011. The album serves as a sequel to the mixtape Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever, released in 2013, and is the fourth and final installment of the Young Sinatra series. -Wikipedia
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Rolling Stone
The chart-topping rapper positions himself as a scrappy underdog with go-getter ambition and complex bars
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Pitchfork
Over some dusty boom-bap, the undoubtedly talented Logic spends just way too much time trying to forcibly cement his place in hip-hop history.
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XXL Mag
‘YSIV’ Is a Dedication to Boom-Bap—For Better or Worse.
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New York Times
[YSIV] is [Logic's] most confident and accomplished release to date.
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Hip Hop DX
While Young Sinatra draws to a close, we’re left to guess which Logic we’ll be exposed to as we approach the anticipated,
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DJ Booth
Young Sinatra IV is pleasant from beginning to end.
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Rhyme Junkie
The album has all the makings of a classic, and it solidifies Logic’s unquestionable talent and place with those at the top of hip hop.
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Penn State Commedia
YSIV is an enjoyable listen from start to finish, but isn’t worth revisiting more than once or twice.
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Immortal Reviews
This record is a great look at who Logic is at his roots, and the personal tracks make it certain that you can’t help but root for him.
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The Ratings Game
Whether you like it or not, Logic is in the top tier category of rappers.
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The Needle Drop
Logic is, as always, well-intentioned and likable on YSIV, but his music remains middle-of-the-road.
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The Musical Hype
Logic outdoes himself on YSIV, period.
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Loundsound Magazine
YSIV brims of fantastic flows and rap jabs that place Logic on the righteous path to rap-game royalty.
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Thirstkey
Everything I want and expect from Logic, I got on this album, but I wish he would go beyond that.
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The Scarlet Ink
All-in-all the album is good but definitely did not hold up to the high expectations that I had for it.
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Spectrum Pulse
I think this is the right stop to get off the train, because I'm not sure anyone is going to like where it's going from here.
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The Edge
If this album were to punch you in the face, your mouth would be left toothless, and all your tongue would taste is lyricism, passion, and a love for hip-hop.
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daily49er
The finished product doesn’t only show how far he’s come as an artist, but also as a public figure in America.
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Highsnobiety
‘YSIV’ Is a Fun Ride Through Bold, Swaggering Boom Bap.
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Movie Magazine
“YSIV” utilizes different musical elements to set itself aside from other current rap albums.
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Entertainment Voice
Logic is revisioning a past ideal, and doing it with admirable skill and broad appeal.
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Thomas Bleach
it’s a little forgettable and fails to create the social impact he was trying so hard to deliver.
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Stitched Sound
[YSIV] is easily one of his best albums in recent years.
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The Royal Page
One of my favorite Logic projects ever.
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The State Hornet
Even if this is really the final chapter of the Young Sinatra mixtapes, it was a great way to go out.
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Ocolly
The album as a whole brings his longtime fans back through multiple albums, including his first.
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Amherst Wire
Is there a better way to end a series than with the story that was behind the scenes throughout it all? I certainly think not.
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Uproxx
Logic goes back to basics with YSIV.
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The Heights
It doesn’t quite encompass the vibe of his original old-school mixtapes, but YSIV answers the fans’ calls for a return to the boom-bap style that started Logic’s career.
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The Ratings Game
Logic is the real deal.
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Fuxwithit
YSIV sees Logic returning to his roots in the best way possible.
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University Chronicle
Logic’s YSIV shows emotion, realism, and good spirit.
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Meami
Logic gives us The 4th installment of the Young Sinatra series where his career began showcasing his vivid storytelling within each song along with his fast flow over boom pap style production.
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The Catalyst
“YSIV” is a victory lap. It’s an album that pays homage to his beginnings but also feels refreshing.
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exclaim!
If YSIV doesn't sell you on Logic, nothing will.
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