Young Bleed - Give And Take

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Review by Mireille

Young Bleed’s Give And Take: A Late '90s Gem That Still Slaps (Sorta) Let’s get one thing straight—1999 was wild. Y2K paranoia had everyone stockpiling canned beans, frosted tips were inexplicably cool, and hip-hop was blowing up like never before. Enter Young Bleed with his album Give And Take, dropping under Priority Records like a mic on a hardwood floor. Produced by Steve Below and penned entirely by Young Bleed himself, this record might not have set the world ablaze, but it carved out its own little corner of late-'90s rap history. Now, let me break it down for ya. The album's got three versions of the titular track: “Give And Take (Radio),” “Give And Take (Instrumental),” and “Give And Take (Explicit).” Spoiler alert—they’re all basically the same song, just dressed differently for the occasion. But hey, variety is the spice of life, right? The (Radio) version sticks in my head because it’s smooth enough to play at a family BBQ without traumatizing your grandma. It’s got that laid-back vibe where you can almost picture Young Bleed leaning back in some oversized leather chair, spitting bars about loyalty, hustle, and life lessons. You know, the usual stuff rappers drop when they want to sound deep without scaring off radio execs. But if I’m being real, the (Explicit) cut is where things heat up. No holds barred, no censors lurking around—just raw energy dripping from every verse. There’s something oddly satisfying about hearing an unfiltered take after years of sanitized pop hits. Plus, Young Bleed sounds way more confident here, like he finally got permission to say what he really thinks. If you’re into lyrics that hit harder than your ex’s breakup text, this is the version for you. As for the instrumental? Meh. It’s fine. Honestly, it feels like background music for someone trying to look mysterious while walking down a foggy street in a low-budget movie. Not bad, just… there. What makes Give And Take memorable isn’t necessarily groundbreaking innovation or earth-shattering beats—it’s the charm of simplicity. This album reminds us that sometimes less is more, even if “less” means fewer tracks and simpler production. It’s like finding an old mixtape tucked away in your closet; sure, it’s dusty, but damn does it bring back memories. So here’s the kicker: listening to Give And Take today feels kinda like running into an old classmate—you remember their face, maybe even their name, but most details are fuzzy. Yet somehow, they still leave a mark. Maybe that’s the magic of Young Bleed’s work. Or maybe I just miss the days when albums came with actual liner notes instead of streaming algorithms deciding what I should hear next. Either way, props to Young Bleed for keeping it real back in '99. Now excuse me while I go dig through my attic for more forgotten gems… or at least another bag of chips.

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Artist: Young Bleed
Album: Give And Take
Rating: 5.0

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  • MP3 size: 18.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 164.7 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Give And Take (Explicit)4:15
Give And Take (Instrumental)4:14
Give And Take (Radio)4:16

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Catalog Numbers

  • SPRO 81266
  • DPRO 81266

Labels

Priority Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • Promo
  • CD
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Published ByBlack Print Music
Phonographic Copyright (p)Priority Records LLC
Copyright (c)Priority Records LLC
Manufactured ByPriority Records LLC
Pressed ByRainbo Records

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerSteve Below
Written-ByYoung Bleed

Notes

  • [Labels]
  • "Give and Take"
  • from his new album
  • "My Own"
  • in stores October 19
  • ℗© 1999 Priority Records LLC
  • Manufactured by Priority Records LLC […]
  • Printed in the USA.
  • Published by Black Print Music (BMI)

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): 81266-17 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): 81266-17-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): S-41857
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): S-41858
  • Rights Society: BMI

About Young Bleed

Glenn Clifton Jr. (born March 25, 1974), better known as Young Bleed is an American hip-hop artist based out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since his chart-topping 1998 release My Balls & My Word, Thug Drama, a ghost producer, introduced Young Bleed to Master P in 1997. Young Bleed has been a mainstay of the Southern hip hop underground, narrating his vision of life in the urban South. After dropping My Own on Priority Records Bleed signed with C-Bo's West Coast Mafia Records and dropped 2 more LPs. In 2011 Bleed signed with Strange Lane a company under the Strange Music umbrella owned by Tech N9ne and also dropped the How Ya Do Dat remix featuring Tech N9ne. In 2014 Bleed dropped the album Country Livin with Chucky Workclothes.

Real Name

    • Glenn R. Clifton Jr.

Name Vars

  • Young Bleed Carleone's
  • Youngbleed

Aliases

  • Glenn R. Clifton Jr.

Interesting fact about Album

Here's something cool: Young Bleed's album *Give And Take* from 1999 had three versions of the same track. You got the radio edit, the instrumental, and the explicit version. It’s like he wanted to make sure there was something for everyone. Produced by Steve Below, the album feels like a snapshot of late '90s U.S. hip-hop. Raw, versatile, and unapologetically real.