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In the year and a half after being released from a life-changing prison sentence, prolific Atlanta trap king Gucci Mane issued nine efforts, capping off 2017 with his 11th studio album, Mr. Davis. At this stage in his game, it was safe to say that the new Gucci era hit its stride, and on Mr. Davis, Guwop finally assembled the best statement to represent his new mindset and outlook on life. While works like Everybody Looking and Woptober were competent and enjoyable trap exercises, they were yet more of the same, two more albums that were mostly interchangeable with The Return of the East Atlanta Santa and Drop Top Wop. Which is why Mr. Davis stands out as perhaps his best post-prison effort: the songs pop, the production is memorable, and the guests weave effortlessly into their respective tracks without detracting from Gucci's signature delivery. Featuring production by frequent collaborators like Zaytoven, Metro Boomin, and Southside, Mr. Davis is home to catchy beats and hypnotic atmosphere, like on the crackling "Back On" and the woozy "Members Only." The ominous, Migos-featuring Metro/Southside collaboration "I Get the Bag" glides through a cavernous hollow, while Mike WiLL Made-It weaves a twisted, oddly Björk-like beat that allows Slim Jxmmi, Young Dolph, and Gucci to go toe to toe on "Stunting Ain't Nuthin." Other guests provide further highlights, like Big Sean on the haunting "Changed"; ScHoolboy Q on a typically menacing "Lil Story"; and Nicki Minaj on a scorching "Make Love." A crop of R&B singers also appear to smooth out the rough rap edges. While the Weeknd and Ty Dolla $ign provide reliable vocals, a surprise appearance by Monica on "We Ride" and a contribution by Rico Love on "Miss My Woe" elevate these tracks above the crowd and provide rewarding breaks to the steady stream of brags and sex-and-hustling rhymes. The best combination of rap bravado and vocal soul is on the tough Chris Brown collaboration, "Tone It Down," which delivers an addictive flute-sample earworm that begs for radio play. For all the accessible songs -- which make up the majority of Mr. Davis -- Gucci is sure to include a handful of blunt confessionals, like the brutally honest "Money Make Ya Handsome" and the vulnerable intro ("Work in Progress") and closer ("Made It"). These are triumphant moments for Gucci, whose efforts to turn his life around and live a healthier lifestyle are clearly sources of pride for the rapper. For all the big-bass boomers and required rap boasting, it's nice to hear some positivity and sincerity. As Gucci reflects on his life thus far, Mr. Davis is an appropriate way to commemorate his road to recovery with this testament to how far he's come.
© Neil Z. Yeung /TiVo
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Radric Davis, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - Cubeatz, Producer, Programmer - Kevin Gomringer, Writer - Tim Gomringer, Writer - Murda Beatz, Producer, Programmer - Shane Lindstrom, Writer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - Zaytoven, Producer, Programmer - Xavier Dotson, Writer - Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez, RecordingEngineer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Southside, Producer, Programmer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Leland Wayne, Writer - Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez, RecordingEngineer - Metro Boomin, Producer, Programmer - Migos, FeaturedArtist - Quavious Marshall, Writer - Alex Tumay, MixingEngineer - Kirsnick Ball, Writer - Joshua Howard Luellen, Writer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Michael Williams, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - Myles, Producer, Programmer - Aaquil Brown, Writer - Young Dolph, Writer, FeaturedArtist - Mike Will Made-It, Producer, Programmer - Slim Jxmmi, FeaturedArtist - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer - Myles Harris, Writer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - The Weeknd, FeaturedArtist - NAV, Producer, Keyboards, Programmer - Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez, RecordingEngineer - Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, Writer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer - Navraj Goraya, Writer - Sugarray SUG Henry, Writer - FrostADX, Producer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Christian Ward, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - Ty Dolla $ign, FeaturedArtist - Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez, RecordingEngineer - Tyrone Griffin, Jr, Writer - Floyd "A1" Bentley, Writer - OG Parker, Producer, Programmer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer - Joshua Isaih Parker, Writer - Christopher "Chrishan" Dotson, Writer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - Carlton Mays Jr., Writer - Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Producer, Programmer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Ben Diehl, Writer - Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez, MixingEngineer - Ben Billions, Producer, Programmer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Sean Anderson, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - Big Sean, FeaturedArtist - KeY Wane, Producer, Programmer, Writer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Marcella Araica, Writer - Radric Davis, Writer - Nate Hills, Writer - Chad Roper, RecordingEngineer - Danja, Producer, Programmer - Marcella "Ms Lago" Araica, MixingEngineer - Chad Jolley, AdditionalEngineer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Monica, FeaturedArtist - Rico Love, Producer, Programmer, Writer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer - Leonardo Underwood, Writer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Southside, Producer, Programmer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - Schoolboy Q, FeaturedArtist - Joshua Luellen, Writer - Quincy Hanley, Writer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer - Dwan Avery, Writer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Chris Brown, FeaturedArtist - Radric Davis, Writer - Christian Ward, Writer - Jaycen Joshua, MixingEngineer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Christopher Brown, Writer - Xavier Dotson, Writer - Cardiak, Producer, Programmer - Carl McCormick, Writer - A1, Producer - Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez, RecordingEngineer - Hitmaka, Producer, Programmer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Southside, Producer, Programmer - Onika Maraj, Writer - Jaycen Joshua, Mixer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Nicki Minaj, Vocals, MainArtist - Joshua Howard Luellen, Writer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, Masterer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2016 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - Joshua Luellen, Writer - TM88, Producer, Programmer - Bryan Simmons, Writer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - A$AP Rocky, FeaturedArtist - Rakim Mayers, Writer - Cubeatz, Producer - Leland Wayne, Writer - Metro Boomin, Producer, Programmer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Nate Hills, Writer - Chad Roper, RecordingEngineer - Danja, Additional Production, Additional Programmer - Chad Jolley, AdditionalEngineer - Robert Marks, MixingEngineer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Rico Love, Producer, Programmer, Writer, FeaturedArtist - Niko Marzouca, MixingEngineer - Nathan Burgess, Engineer - Dana Richard, Engineer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer - Leonardo Underwood, Writer - Chris Bosh, Producer, Programmer, Writer, FeaturedArtist
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Radric Davis, Writer - Gucci Mane, Vocals, MainArtist - Kori Anders, MixingEngineer - Zaytoven, Producer, Programmer - Xavier Dotson, Writer - Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez, RecordingEngineer - Guwop, ExecutiveProducer - Colin Sing, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Album review
In the year and a half after being released from a life-changing prison sentence, prolific Atlanta trap king Gucci Mane issued nine efforts, capping off 2017 with his 11th studio album, Mr. Davis. At this stage in his game, it was safe to say that the new Gucci era hit its stride, and on Mr. Davis, Guwop finally assembled the best statement to represent his new mindset and outlook on life. While works like Everybody Looking and Woptober were competent and enjoyable trap exercises, they were yet more of the same, two more albums that were mostly interchangeable with The Return of the East Atlanta Santa and Drop Top Wop. Which is why Mr. Davis stands out as perhaps his best post-prison effort: the songs pop, the production is memorable, and the guests weave effortlessly into their respective tracks without detracting from Gucci's signature delivery. Featuring production by frequent collaborators like Zaytoven, Metro Boomin, and Southside, Mr. Davis is home to catchy beats and hypnotic atmosphere, like on the crackling "Back On" and the woozy "Members Only." The ominous, Migos-featuring Metro/Southside collaboration "I Get the Bag" glides through a cavernous hollow, while Mike WiLL Made-It weaves a twisted, oddly Björk-like beat that allows Slim Jxmmi, Young Dolph, and Gucci to go toe to toe on "Stunting Ain't Nuthin." Other guests provide further highlights, like Big Sean on the haunting "Changed"; ScHoolboy Q on a typically menacing "Lil Story"; and Nicki Minaj on a scorching "Make Love." A crop of R&B singers also appear to smooth out the rough rap edges. While the Weeknd and Ty Dolla $ign provide reliable vocals, a surprise appearance by Monica on "We Ride" and a contribution by Rico Love on "Miss My Woe" elevate these tracks above the crowd and provide rewarding breaks to the steady stream of brags and sex-and-hustling rhymes. The best combination of rap bravado and vocal soul is on the tough Chris Brown collaboration, "Tone It Down," which delivers an addictive flute-sample earworm that begs for radio play. For all the accessible songs -- which make up the majority of Mr. Davis -- Gucci is sure to include a handful of blunt confessionals, like the brutally honest "Money Make Ya Handsome" and the vulnerable intro ("Work in Progress") and closer ("Made It"). These are triumphant moments for Gucci, whose efforts to turn his life around and live a healthier lifestyle are clearly sources of pride for the rapper. For all the big-bass boomers and required rap boasting, it's nice to hear some positivity and sincerity. As Gucci reflects on his life thus far, Mr. Davis is an appropriate way to commemorate his road to recovery with this testament to how far he's come.
© Neil Z. Yeung /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 01:01:06
- Main artists: Gucci Mane
- Label: Guwop Enterprises - Atlantic
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. A Warner Music Group Company
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