AceShowbiz - YG is preparing to drop his upcoming album, The Gentlemen's Club, marking his first full project in six years. When discussing the lengthy gap between releases, the Compton rapper revealed he is following guidance from fellow artist Kendrick Lamar about the importance of quality over rushing projects to fulfill contractual obligations.

During a recent conversation with DJ Hed, which was shared on YouTube on June 4, YG explained that he had once been releasing albums quickly just to exit a problematic record deal with Def Jam. However, after sharing this with Kendrick Lamar and playing his new album for him, Kendrick advised him against dropping projects merely to escape a contract.

Kendrick Lamar encouraged YG to invest his full effort into every release rather than rushing through albums. Taking that advice to heart, YG described The Gentlemen’s Club as a concept album that offers genuine stories and perspectives, aiming to earn respect and positive critical reception.

The forthcoming album will be YG’s seventh and is scheduled for release on all digital streaming platforms on June 19. This project reflects a more thoughtful and deliberate approach to his music career, emphasizing artistic integrity over contractual expediency.

Fans anticipating The Gentlemen’s Club can expect a collection that showcases YG’s growth as an artist and his dedication to delivering meaningful content. The advice from Kendrick Lamar has evidently influenced YG’s strategy, highlighting the value of patience and quality in the creative process.

Stay tuned for the album release and watch the full interview where YG discusses this pivotal advice from Kendrick Lamar as well as the inspiration behind his latest work.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.