Out of all the acts in hip-hop, Gucci Mane might have been the last one I would have expected to change his ways for the positive. But thatโs exactly what heโs been doing. Fresh out of jail he hit the ground running and completely rejuvenated not only his career, but his image, leading to him featuring on just about anybody and everybodyโs project, including (the highly unexpected) Selena Gomez.
โI know that you niggas gettinโ sick of me
These chains on my neck cost a milโ a piece
I donโt even like to freestyle for free
I put in the key and I ride the beat
I wonโt even come out the house for free
I pay a nigga to drive for me
JAY-Z couldnโt even co-sign for me
I do what I want, โcause Iโm signed to meโ
Itโs truly been a sight to see. One aspect of Gucci Mane that hasnโt changed however is his unrelenting release schedule, dropping as many projects in a matter of months as some artists have in the past 5 years. It can be a chore to keep up with and quite frankly, Iโve found myself having to hold off on or pass completely on a few here and there. But withย Mr. Davis he took his time, at least in Gucci terms, and treated it like a proper major release. If you were expecting something transcendent from the โTrap God,โ then youโll find yourself disappointed; but if youโre ok with more of the same trap rap with a greater level refinement and bigger name features then youโre a Gucci fan anyways and it probably doesnโt matter what he puts out at this point. I have never enjoyed the entirety of a Gucci Mane project but they always have moments that stand out enough to warrant a few more spins andย Mr. Davis is no different in that regards. I appreciate that added sheen but honestly I prefer when heโs left to his own devices and when his music is a bit rougher around the edges.
Whatโd you think aboutย Mr. Davis? Whatโd you think about it? Do you like studio Gucci Mane? Let me know in the comments below and be sure to leave your own ratings and reactions for the album.
