New Album not so Gucci
From criminal to icon, Gucci Mane has been in the spotlight for the past two years. Since his release from jail on May 26, 2016, he has released three full-length albums (and one collaborative mixtape with Metro Boomin), the latest being his 11th studio album titled Mr. Davis.
On Mr. Davis, Gucci brags about his lifestyle quite a bit, yet he definitely has reason to do so. The single off of Mr. Davis titled “I Get the Bag” featuring Migos, which dropped back in mid-August, skyrocketed up the music charts and peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. The hard-hitting trap beat coupled with the unique ad-libs and flow of the Migos continue to prove why the group has become so popular among music fans today, adding to their already impressive resume for the year.
The songs “Curve” featuring The Weeknd and “Miss My Woe” featuring Rico Love are definitely the most memorable songs on the tracklist aside from “I Get the Bag.” Yet that’s due to the memorable performances from the featured artists on those respective tracks, not because of Gucci Mane. The unique vocals from The Weeknd and Rico Love spice up an album that is full of too many mundane tracks.
A constant theme throughout the album is the personal growth Gucci has experienced in recent years, overcoming a variety of legal issues and drug addictions. Although he acknowledges his dark past, it’s evident that Gucci has not lost his self-confidence as he regularly shows off his rich lifestyle throughout the project.
On the introductory track titled “Work In Progress,” Gucci puts his past on display, starting off by talking about how he was “sleeping on the dirt floor” and how he still thinks about his time in the “cold prison.” He wants his fans to know that he isn’t perfect, and although he’s had a crime-ridden past, he is changing for the better.
While Gucci Mane is definetly growing as a person and an artist, the memorable songs on this album are being carried by the featured artists, and Gucci tends to get repetitive with his monotone sound by the end of the project. I like the direction in which he’s headed as an artist, but I believe the main reason for his success is the stars he brings in on his songs, not his own musical talent. Overall, I’d give it a 4.5 out of 10.
The songs “Curve” featuring The Weeknd and “Miss My Woe” featuring Rico Love are definitely the most memorable songs on the tracklist aside from “I Get the Bag.” Yet that’s due to the memorable performances from the featured artists on those respective tracks, not because of Gucci Mane. The unique vocals from The Weeknd and Rico Love spice up an album that is full of too many mundane tracks.
A constant theme throughout the album is the personal growth Gucci has experienced in recent years, overcoming a variety of legal issues and drug addictions. Although he acknowledges his dark past, it’s evident that Gucci has not lost his self-confidence as he regularly shows off his rich lifestyle throughout the project.
On the introductory track titled “Work In Progress,” Gucci puts his past on display, starting off by talking about how he was “sleeping on the dirt floor” and how he still thinks about his time in the “cold prison.” He wants his fans to know that he isn’t perfect, and although he’s had a crime-ridden past, he is changing for the better.
While Gucci Mane is definetly growing as a person and an artist, the memorable songs on this album are being carried by the featured artists, and Gucci tends to get repetitive with his monotone sound by the end of the project. I like the direction in which he’s headed as an artist, but I believe the main reason for his success is the stars he brings in on his songs, not his own musical talent. Overall, I’d give it a 4.5 out of 10.
