The Rundown: Iamsu!, Sincerely Yours
A review of Iamsu!'s new project Sincerely Yours.
1 / 20
The Rundown!: Iamsu, Sincerely Yours - HBK Gang representer IamSu! drops his debut Sincerely Yours today (May 13) after blessing the game over the past few years with mixtapes like Kilt, Million Dollar Afro and Young California.With collaborations with 2 Chainzand Wiz Khalifa and big homeys E-40 and Too $hort riding shotgun, Iamsu! wreaks havoc on the mic and helps to lead the way for the new wave of Bay Area MCs. Read on for a track-by-track breakdown of Sincerely Yours. (Photo: HBK Gang Records)
2 / 20
"Intro" - Iamsu! sets the tone for his debut as he lets you know that he likes to ride to Pimp C, smoke, chill and grind hard for his paper. (Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
3 / 20
"No Secret" - The Richmond Cali MC doesn't hold back his tongue as he professes that he's planning to be the new leader of the Bay and promises to keep Cali's momentum moving forward.(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
Photo By Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images/ Roger Kisby/Getty Images
4 / 20
"Interlude" - Iamsu! goes on a verbal assault here, letting you know that he fought his way into the music game and has already earned his stripes.
5 / 20
"Only That Real" featuring 2 Chainz and Sage the Gemini - The West and the South connect over this P-Lo track as Iamsu!, Sage the Gemini and 2 Chainz go on a game-spitting mission.(Photo: HBK Gang Records)
ADVERTISEMENT
6 / 20
"Girls" - Iamsu! professes his love for the ladies he likes on the laidback cut. His only requirement: stay drama free.
7 / 20
"Sincerely Yours" - The Bay Area MC explains how music is his therapy and his passion on this titular track. Without music, his existence would not be complete, he declares.(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
8 / 20
"Stop Signs" - Iamsu! delivers an inspirational message here as he spits about not putting stop signs and hurdles in front of yourself.(Photo: HBK Gang Records)
Photo By Photo: HBK Gang Records
9 / 20
"I Love My Squad" - Iamsu! professes his love for his HBK crew (The Heartbreak Gang), who debuted as a collective in 2013 with the mixtape Gang Forever.(Photo: IAMSU! via Instagram)
10 / 20
"Interlude II" - Iamsu! drops a quick 16 about his lyrical dexterity and lets it be known that he's here to stay. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
Photo By Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET
ADVERTISEMENT
11 / 20
"Back on Your Mind" featuring Kool John and Skipper - It's floss season on this crew cut as IamSu!, Kool John and Skipper ride out and flex for the honeys.(Photo: IAMSU! via Instagram)
12 / 20
"What You 'Bout" featuring Wiz Khalifa and Berner - Iamsu! invites Wiz Khalifa and Berner to the party for this club-popping, skirt-hopping expedition.(Photo: IAMSU! via Instagram)
13 / 20
"T.W.D.Y." featuring Too $hort & E-40 - It's nothing but Bay love here as E-40 and Too $hort pass the torch to the youngsta and supply Iamsu! with some O.G. game. (Photo: HBK Gang Records)
Photo By Photo: HBK Gang Records
14 / 20
"Ascension" - Iamsu! gets introspective with this piano-laced track, over which he talks dropping out of college and embarking on his journey to stardom. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
15 / 20
"Problems" - Iamsu! drops a lot of knowledge about the plagues of the Black community, questioning the world through the eyes of a 24-year-old exploring life on this song. (Photo: IAMSU! via Instagram)
ADVERTISEMENT
16 / 20
"Martina" - Iamsu! talks his future into existence as he takes you on a melodic ride detailing his rise to the top.(Photo: IAMSU! via Instagram)
Photo By Photo: IAMSU! via Instagram
17 / 20
"The Weather" - Iamsu! ponders about his plans to reach the top, promising that he and the crew will change the weather with all the cash they'll soon be pulling in. (Photo: HBK Gang Records)
18 / 20
"Plan B" featuring Dizzy Wright - Iamsu! and Dizzy Wright are all in when it comes to succeeding in the music industry and they don't have a Plan B. Failure is not an option.(Photo: IAMSU! via Instagram)
Photo By Photo: IAMSU! via Instagram
19 / 20
"So Long" - Iamsu! is not shy about enjoying the highs of the music industry, which include money and women, as he stunts all over the YP On The Beat production.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
