With the work ethic and lyrical abilities of both artists, this should have been a homerun project. With so much going for the EP, how did it land at number seven? It just felt incomplete.Īccording to Gucci, the EP was recorded in less than 24 hours. “Die a Gangsta,” “Kinda Dope” and “Selling Heroin” just to name a few, are gems. There’s something about the Gucci-Future pairing that’s alluring. Though the EP arrived and departed unexpectedly, the project is a solid entry for both artists.
Free Bricks 2: Zone 6 Edition (November 2016)įree Bricks 2: Zone 6 Edition is the sequel to Gucci Mane and Future’s 2011 project Free Bricks. For example, on “Blonde Briggite” Uzi couldn’t match up to Gucci’s artistry while Gucci feels out of place on “Today” and “Secure the Bag.” It’s commendable for Gucci to want to work with sounds different from his own, but the missteps are far too great to overcome on the this ambitious attempt.ħ. Sadly, there’s no chemistry between the two rappers as you can sense the generational gap between them. It’s an interesting pairing as Uzi Vert’s electric free spirit collides with Gucci Mane’s traditional trap heavy style. His project 1017 vs.The World finds him collaborating with hip-hop rock star Lil Uzi Vert. Gucci Mane made it known that he’s a fan of some of the younger artists in hip-hop today and revealed his desire to work with a few of them. Niyat Teferi can be reached at or on Twitter.Keyshia Ka'oir Told Gucci Mane She Wants a Baby as a Birthday Present I give the album a 3.5/5 due to its decent production and use of beat, but his lyrical subject overall can use more work. Although Gucci has come a long way in the music industry and still releases new music frequently, he can definitely use some more time and not rush his music. Davis” is a different album from Gucci Mane’s collection and is a good body of work. It’s a reminder of the old dynamics and traits that Gucci (also known as La Flare) first got his start from. Brown sings “Tone that shit down / You ain’t never ball like this / Tone that shit down (oh why?) Tell me who can ball like this.” Gucci’s rap flow is super fast and keeps up with the equally swift beat. The song is mostly about ballin’ super hard with a flashy lifestyle and expensive jewelry. In “ Tone It Down,” Chris Brown provides vocals and energizes the track with flavor using his unique rapping/singing style. Gucci Mane has definitely conformed to the new trap rap trend of 2017 but still pays homage to his own signature flow. Regardless of the lyrics, the rhythm and blues-infused trap melody is one that you can vibe to.
The smooth hook makes it a chill song however, Gucci could’ve approached his verses with a little more effort. Gucci delivers a nice flow in his verse and the hook by Migos member Quavo compliments the bass and rhythm of the song.Īnother standout track titled “Curve” features The Weeknd and catches your attention towards the middle of the album. The leading single of the record featuring Migos titled “ I Get the Bag” is a party track and a favorite of the album. The remaining songs are the lighthearted and catchy trap anthems that Gucci is well known for. The first half of the project focuses heavily on the burdens of what he’s been through in life. A lot of the songs lack content and don’t get too deep. In the first song “ Work in Progress,” he raps “Sometimes I think about my past, it make me start tripping / I was gifted with a talent that was God-given / But I was so hard-headed I would not listen / Sometimes I sit and I reflect about that cold prison.”Īlthough the song self-reflects on bettering himself as a man, Gucci could’ve used more substance and meaning in his lyrics. In the start of the album, he reflects about his earlier days and time in prison. Davis,” Gucci has proven to the world his maturity and growth since coming out of jail. Since then, the Atlanta rapper put out three albums consecutively and has successfully charted the Billboards. Gucci (real name Radric Davis) served two years in prison for possession of a firearm and was released in 2016.
Gucci Mane has been unstoppable in the hip-hop scene for the last year and a half. The album, which was pushed back due to complications with production, touches on topics of growth since his jail release, finding love and family. Davis.” The 17 song tracklist features collaborations from big-name artists such as Nicki Minaj, Migos, Ty Dolla $ign, The Weeknd and more. On Friday, Gucci Mane released his highly anticipated record “Mr. Gucci Mane album artwork for his new album ‘Mr.