The State vs. Radric Davis
Gucci Mane · 2009
73 min · 20 tracks · trap music
A gritty, inventive blend of trap beats and catchy hooks that encapsulates the essence of Atlanta's hip-hop scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heavy Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Lemonade — This track features a playful yet gritty narrative, blending infectious hooks with clever wordplay that exemplifies Gucci's unique style and charisma.
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Wasted — With its high-energy beat and catchy chorus, this anthem became one of Gucci Mane's most recognizable hits, highlighting the party-centric themes prevalent in Southern hip-hop.
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All About the Money — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics about success and wealth, contrasting the usual braggadocio with a more reflective tone.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid trap production with memorable hooks but lacks cohesion due to its interludes.
What we noticed
- Most tracks employ a consistent use of heavy bass and hi-hats typical of trap music, creating a rhythmic foundation that drives the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy hooks and memorable lines
- short interludes for pacing
- dynamic party atmosphere
- varied emotional expressions
- steady rhythmic flows
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Gucci Mane's major commercial breakthrough and wider recognition.
- Themes
- Atlanta street life· post-prison reinvention· trap house parties
- Career context
- Released on December 8, 2009, this album marked Gucci Mane's major commercial breakthrough following his early mixtapes. It was his first studio album after being released from prison, showcasing his evolution as an artist and solidifying his place in the Southern rap scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Young Thug· Waka Flocka Flame· Migos
Tracklist
- 1 Classical (intro) 3:33
- 2 Interlude #1: Toilet Bowl Shawty 1:14
- 3 Heavy Start here 4:31
- 4 Stupid Wild 4:30
- 5 All About the Money 3:41
- 6 Lemonade 4:06
- 7 Bingo 3:55
- 8 Spotlight 3:53
- 9 I Think I’m in Love 4:18
- 10 Bad Bad Bad 3:38
- 11 Interlude #2: Toilet Bowl Shawty 1:06
- 12 Sex in Crazy Places 4:18
- 13 The Movie 4:00
- 14 Volume 4:07
- 15 Gingerbread Man 3:37
- 16 Wasted 4:09
- 17 Kush Is My Cologne 5:17
- 18 Worst Enemy 4:04
- 19 Interlude #3: Toilet Bowl Shawty 1:06
- 20 Wasted (remix) 4:38
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Barter 6
Young Thug
Features inventive trap beats and a similar focus on Atlanta street narratives and personal reinvention.
DS2
Future
Captures the gritty essence of Atlanta with dark production and themes of street life and hedonism.
Issa Album
21 Savage
Shares a visceral depiction of street life and raw emotional honesty over hard-hitting trap beats.
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