Released on August 3, 2018, Stay Dangerous marked a stylistic shift for YG. While his previous work was heavily rooted in the frenetic, DJ Mustard-helmed West Coast bounce, this era leaned into a more polished, radio-friendly, yet still gangster-oriented sound. The rollout was spearheaded by the massive hit single "Big Bank" featuring Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, and Big Sean.
The album version is a scathing 2-minute rant. The ZIP Exclusive version stretches to 4:30 and includes a third verse where YG name-drops specific label executives and radio DJs who blackballed him. The beat is darker, built around a chopped Al Green sample that was later removed due to clearance issues. yg stay dangerous zip exclusive