Rap albums aren’t position papers they’re more than that. “What makes hip-hop such a durable form is its capacity to scramble fiction and fact,” Hsu writes, “the artifice and the realities that art conceals or amplifies become one.” That’s not all that makes it so durable. By this I refer to Diplos attempt to throw Gucci Manes warbling bars atop dubstep and the Georgia natives. And he does so thoughtfully and eloquently (and, like two seconds after the thing came out, too.) But the music, or even the sound of the rappers’ voices, goes unmentioned. Hsu writes a lot about the album’s thematic subject matter, and how the album’s existence represents a current trend of collaboration over conflict in hip-hop, and he places all this in the context of today’s socioeconomic climate. This is the case with Hua Hsu’s review of the new Jay-Z and Kanye West album. Sometimes these other elements get overlooked. There are important elements to it other than the lyrics. Awl pal Jon Caramanica ’s review of the new Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame album in today’s Timesīrings up a good point about rap. He has more gears than most rappers do, a versatile stylist with nothing so old-fashioned as a commitment to structure and the integrity of words. Gucci's definitely started the year off on the wrong foot and if this wasn't bad enough, did you peep that face tat? Yikes.“Gucci Mane, recently released from prison for the umpteenth time, sounds no worse for wear here, managing impressive nimbleness with his mealy mouth. If it weren't so boring, it would almost be painful to listen to. "What I Do" clicks on all cylinders and "Bite Me" sees Gucci working some magic into his flow once more and Waka Flocka hilariously waxing "Brush my teeth with them Benjies, wipe my ass with them fifties." But other than a few delightful post-lyrical deliveries by affiliates and some catchy hooks, Gucci 2 Time is a snoozefest populated with obtuse hooks, boring beats and mundane verses. Although it's consistently bad with only a few highlights spread far apart, Gucci 2 Time is pretty good when it's on point. The more you listen to the mixtape, the more the songs begin to run together. Thin, icy synths, weak electronics, and prefab 808 drumlines litter the mixtape and rarely is there an instrumental that isn't a throwaway. While the darkness of The Burrprint was theatric and immense, the darkness of Gucci 2 Time is insipid and minimalist.
Sporting a decrepit array of instrumentals, Gucci 2 Time is only further weakened by the bevy of wannabe producers that only attempt to recreate the signature styles of Zaytoven and Drumma Boy using an FL Studio 6 free trial. Hell, even Waka outshines him lyrically on the tape's best song "Bite Me." Gucci 2 Time isn't special it isn't even good. Gucci Mane has dealt with numerous legal issues in recent years, getting booked for violating probation in 2008, erratic driving in 2010, multiple assault charges while locked up in 2011 and gun. He doesn't even stand out amongst his B-list affiliates and Brick Squad cronies. 8, Royce Da 5'9, Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka Speed Onto The Chart'. Artist: Gucci Mane Album: Writings On The Wall 2 Released: 2011 Style: Hip hop Format: MP3 192Kbps Size: 94 Mb. Formerly his specialty, the punchlines here are mediocre with little exceptions. 'Official Album Chart Analysis: Sales hit new 2011 high'. Released as the second official single from Latto's debut album Queen of Da Souf, the single was serviced to American rhythmic contemporary radio on August 25, 2020. 38's, Valentine's Day." When he's not going out of his way to spit outstandingly awkward lines, he's entirely ignorable. On February 8, 2011, Master P was featured on rapper Gucci Manes track titled Brinks. ' Muwop ' is a song by American rapper Latto (then known as Mulatto) featuring fellow American rapper Gucci Mane, released through Streamcut and RCA Records on July 30, 2020.
Tearing a page out of Jay-Z's book, Gucci raps " Red everythang, Valentine's Day.Red AKs, Valentine's Day/Red.
Now he's just stumbled into the realm of absurdity. Once upon a time, Gucci could be unique effortlessly.
His wispy flow for the most part sounds sleepy and it seems that he's run out of ideas lyrically. If 2009 made me proud to be a Gucci Mane fan and 2010 made me embarrassed to be one, then 2011 is already starting to make me abandon that fandom altogether.Īlmost 31-years-old, Gucci appears to be far past his prime. On "Bosses," the last song on Gucci 2 Time DJ Love Dinero exclaims "2011 our year!" Not only does this showcase the general obliviousness of promote-and-rewind 'DJ's, but it also serves as a sour reminder of just how great Gucci used to be. In 2005, Gucci Mane debuted with Trap House, followed by his second and third albums, Hard to Kill and Trap-A-Thon in 2006.