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Evil Genius (album)
''Evil Genius'' is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on December 7, 2018, by Atlantic Records and GUWOP Enterprises. The album features guest appearances from Quavo, 21 Savage, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Kevin Gates, Bruno Mars, Kodak Black, Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Skies, and Lil Pump, while the production was handled by Southside, Metro Boomin, Murda Beatz, Honorable C.N.O.T.E. and OG Parker, among others. The album is supported by three singles: "Solitaire" featuring Migos and Lil Yachty, " Kept Back" featuring Lil Pump, and " Wake Up in the Sky" with Bruno Mars and Kodak Black. The album went gold on June 24, 2021. Background Less than a week after releasing his mixtape '' El Gato: The Human Glacier'', Gucci Mane announced his next studio album titled "The Evil Genius". During an interview with ''Billboard'', Gucci Mane spoke about the progress of album: In an interview with Zane Lowe, Gucci Mane revealed production ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gucci Mane
Radric Delantic Davis (born February 12, 1980), known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper. He is credited, along with fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Jeezy, with pioneering the hip hop subgenre trap music for mainstream audiences during the 2000s. His debut studio album, ''Trap House'' (2005) was released by the independent label Big Cat Records and entered the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200; it was followed by ''Hard to Kill (Gucci Mane album), Hard to Kill'' (2006), which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entry with its second single, "Freaky Gurl". That same year, he released his third album, ''Trap-A-Thon'' before signing with Atlantic Records to release his fourth album, ''Back to the Trap House'' (2007). During this time, Davis continued independent music, independently releasing mixtapes and collaborative projects. He signed with Atlantic's sister label, Warner Records, Warner Bros. Records to release his sixth album and m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quavo
Quavious Keyate Marshall (born April 2, 1991), better known by his stage name Quavo (), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the frontman of the now-defunct hip hop group Migos. Formed with his nephew Takeoff and their mutual friend Offset in 2008, the group released four commercially successful studio albums before disbanding in 2023. As a solo act, Marshall has guest performed on six ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top ten singles: Post Malone's diamond-certified "Congratulations", Justin Bieber's "Intentions", Liam Payne's " Strip That Down", Drake's " Portland", and DJ Khaled's " No Brainer" and " I'm the One", the latter of which peaked atop the chart. His debut studio album, '' Quavo Huncho'' (2018), peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned the platinum-certified single " Workin Me". His second album, '' Rocket Power'' (2023), peaked at number 18 and was released in memory of Takeoff, who was fatally shot the year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodak Black
Bill Kahan Kapri (born Dieuson Octave; June 11, 1997), known professionally as Kodak Black, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained initial recognition following the release of his 2014 songs " No Flockin" and " Skrt", both of which led him to sign a recording contract with Atlantic Records. The former received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA), while the latter received platinum certification; "No Flockin" marked his first entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 two years later as a sleeper hit. His 2017 single, "Tunnel Vision" was met with further success at number six on the chart and preceded the release of his debut studio album '' Painting Pictures'' (2017), which peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200. His first commercial mixtape (and fifth overall), '' Project Baby 2'', was released that same year and peaked at number two on the chart, also spawning the triple platinum-certified single " Roll in Peace" (f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Gates
Kevin Jerome Gilyard (born February 5, 1986), better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is currently signed to Bread Winners' Association with a partnership with Atlantic Records. His debut studio album, '' Islah'', released in January 2016 and peaked at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Prior to ''Islah'', Gates also released a number of mixtapes, including '' Stranger Than Fiction'' (2013), '' By Any Means'' (2014), and '' Luca Brasi 2'' (2014), all of which peaked in the top 40 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Early life Kevin Jerome Gilyard was born on February 5, 1986, to a Puerto Rican mother and an African American father. He and his family relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, before settling in Baton Rouge. Gates had an often tumultuous upbringing and was arrested for the first time in 1999 at the age of 13 for joyriding in a stolen vehicle as a passenger. He lost contact with his father at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Kentrell DeSean Gaulden (born October 20, 1999), known professionally as YoungBoy Never Broke Again or NBA YoungBoy, is an American rapper. From Louisiana, United States, Gaulden released eight independent mixtapes and garnered a regional following for his work. He signed with Atlantic Records and Artist Partner Group in the latter year to release the singles "Untouchable (YoungBoy Never Broke Again song), Untouchable" and "No Smoke (YoungBoy Never Broke Again song), No Smoke", both of which marked his first entries on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Released in January of the following year, his single "Outside Today" became his first to peak within the top 40 of the chart, and received RIAA certification, quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It served as both his mainstream breakthrough and the lead single for his debut studio album, ''Until Death Call My Name'' (2018), which peaked at number seven on the US Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21 Savage
Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born October 22, 1992), known professionally as 21 Savage, is an American-British rapper. Born in London and raised in Atlanta, he began his recording career in 2013 and released three independent mixtapes to regional acclaim. His breakout project—the collaborative extended play (EP) with record producer Metro Boomin titled '' Savage Mode'' (2016)—peaked at number 23 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Its lead singles, " X" (featuring Future) and " No Heart" both peaked within the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Later that year, he saw further recognition for his guest appearance on Drake's single " Sneakin'". He then signed a recording contract with Epic Records in January 2017. 21 Savage's debut studio album, ''Issa Album'' (2017), peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200, while its lead single, "Bank Account" peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. That same year, he released the collaborative album '' Without Warning'' (2017) wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guest Appearance
The term guest appearance generally denotes the appearance of a guest in an artistic or pop-culture setting. The guests themselves (referred to as guest artists, featured artists, guest stars, or guest fighters, depending on context), are distinguished from the other real artists or fictional characters by not being part of or fitting the usual theme of the cast. They are usually recognisable on their own and only appear once or rarely within that cast. By medium Show business In show business, a guest appearance is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a musician or actor) in an event such as a music record or concert, show, etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a guest artist. Classical performance arts Guest appearances have been known in theatre, ballet, and classical music for centuries, with guests both from the home country and from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, digital. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records (78s) collected in a bound book resembling a photo album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the ''album era''. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983, being gradually supplanted by the cassette tape throughout the 1970s and early 1980s; the popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wake Up In The Sky
"Wake Up in the Sky" is a song by American musicians Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars, and Kodak Black. It was released by Guwop and Atlantic Records as the third single from Mane's twelfth studio album '' Evil Genius'' on September 14, 2018. The song was written by the artists alongside 808 Mafia's Tarentino, DY, and Tre Pounds, who produced it with Mars. "Wake Up in the Sky" is a hip hop, pop, and soul song with a trap beat, with lyrics about feeling good and enjoying life. "Wake Up in the Sky" received mostly positive reviews from music critics who found its chorus catchy and appreciated it for eschewing the trap-indebted sound of ''Evil Genius''. The song reached number 11 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and was certified six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The track peaked at number one on the US Rhythmic chart and it also charted in the top 40 in Canada, Hungary, Norway and Slovakia. Mars and Florent Dechard directed the song's music video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kept Back
"Kept Back" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane featuring fellow American rapper Lil Pump. Written alongside producer Murda Beatz, it was released on August 9, 2018 via Atlantic Records and WEA as the second single and sole bonus track on Mane's twelfth studio album, '' Evil Genius''. Mane and Pump previously collaborated on Pump's track, "Youngest Flexer", from his self-titled debut studio album, which was released on October 6, 2017. Background It was released as the second single from Mane's thirteenth studio album, ''Evil Genius.'' Speaking about collaborating with Pump for the song, Mane stated that "I’m a big fan of Pump. I think he be flowing," praising the new generation of mumble rappers by saying "They make good music so I wanted to collab with them. They’re dope." HotNewHipHop noted the song as "forging the synthesis between Gucci Mane's ironclad image and a new rap frontier led by Pump and rappers of the like." Rolling Stone described the song as "a recorder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solitaire (Gucci Mane Song)
"Solitaire" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane featuring American hip-hop group Migos and fellow American rapper Lil Yachty, released on March 2, 2018 as the lead single from the former's twelfth studio album '' Evil Genius'' (2018). The song was produced by Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E., DJ Durel, Quavo of Migos, and Lab Cook. Composition "Solitaire" is a trap song that features an "electronic-sounding instrumental reminiscent of an '80s video game". In it, Gucci Mane raps about his lifestyle and compares it to his past life, also mentioning in the chorus playing solitaire Solitaire may refer to: Film and television *'' Le Solitaire'', a 1987 French film * ''Solitaire'' (1991 film), a Canadian drama film * ''Solitaire'' (2008 film), a drama film *''Solitaire'', 2016 Lebanese comedy film with Bassam Kousa *"Solit ... in a prison cell when he was incarcerated. The rappers center on their money and jewelry in the song. Music video A music video for the song was released on Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delusions Of Grandeur (Gucci Mane Album)
''Delusions of Grandeur'' is the thirteenth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on June 21, 2019, by Atlantic Records and 1017 Records. The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Gunna, Lil Baby, Justin Bieber, Jeremih, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Dolph, Anuel AA, and Peewee Longway, among others. The album is supported by three singles: " Love Thru the Computer" featuring Justin Bieber, "Backwards" featuring Meek Mill and "Proud of You". ''Delusions of Grandeur'' debuted at number seven on the US ''Billboard'' 200 selling 32,000 equivalent copies (3,000 in pure album sales). Background During an appearance on Beats 1 on June 13, 2019, Gucci Mane announced the title of his studio album. In addition, he anticipated the album by stating: "it's going to surprise a lot of people, man, because t'sa crazy album." Promotion The album's lead single, " Love Thru the Computer" featuring Justin B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
