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Mr. Davis is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on October 13, 2017, through GUWOP Enterprises and distributed by Atlantic Records. The album is Gucci Mane's second commercial project of the year of 2017, following the Droptopwop (2017) mixtape. It features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Monica, Chris Brown, Migos, The Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Big Sean, Ty Dolla Sign, Schoolboy Q, Slim Jxmmi, Young Dolph and Rico Love.

Mr. Davis
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 13, 2017
Genre
Length61:06
Label
Producer
Gucci Mane chronology
Droptopwop
(2017) 		Mr. Davis
(2017) 		El Gato: The Human Glacier
(2017)
Alternate cover
Singles from Mr. Davis
  1. "Make Love"
    Released: February 23, 2017
  2. "Tone It Down"
    Released: June 20, 2017
  3. "I Get the Bag"
    Released: September 5, 2017

Mr. Davis was supported by three singles: "Make Love", "Tone It Down" and "I Get the Bag". The album charted at number two on the US Billboard 200, and received generally positive reviews from critics.

Background

Gucci Mane announced the album's title, track listing and cover art on August 17, 2017, along with the pre-order.[1]

Before the release of Droptopwop (2017), Gucci Mane released the first single to Mr. Davis, "Make Love" with Nicki Minaj, on February 23, 2017.[2] The album's lead single, "Tone It Down" featuring Chris Brown, was released on June 20, 2017.[3]

"I Get the Bag" featuring Migos, was released as a promotional single on August 18, 2017,[4] along with a music video.[5] It was then sent to urban contemporary radio on September 5, 2017, as the album's third single.[6] On September 14, 2017, Gucci Mane released the song, "Curve" featuring The Weeknd, as the album's promotional single.[7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic77/100[9]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [10]
Clash7/10[11]
The Guardian     [12]
Highsnobiety4.5/5[13]
HipHopDX3.6/5[14]
HotNewHipHop79%[15]
Pitchfork7.4/10[16]
XXL4/5[17]

Mr. Davis was met with generally positive reviews. At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 77, based on seven reviews.[9] Album of the Year assessed the critical consensus as 72 out of 100, based on nine reviews.[8]

Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic gave a positive review, stating "The songs pop, the production is memorable, and the guests weave effortlessly into their respective tracks without detracting from Gucci's signature delivery."[10] Evan Rytlewski of Pitchfork said, "Between this spring's cold, uncompromising Droptopwop and the personable crossover stab of Mr. Davis, Gucci Mane is making his most engaging music since his Trap Back/Trap God resurgence."[16] Scott Glaysher of XXL stated, "Mr. Davis is stripped-down, honest and straight to the point."[17] Ural Garrett of HipHopDX wrote: "The album doesn't move the needle for Guwop's creative progression forward and at times sounds as if it doesn't even aspire to. In a nutshell, Mr. Davis is simply a party celebrating Gucci's personal growth alongside his star-studded friends."[14]

Matthew Cooper of Clash saying "There is plenty of time for Guwop to build upon the formula that already has him winning."[11] In a mixed review, The Guardian's Ben Beaumont-Thomas stated: "With little to no actual wordplay to his boasts, the materialism gets a little wearing, and he embarrasses himself with "Tone It Down", a cheap knock-off of Drake's "Portland". Nicki Minaj is the best of the A-list guests, delivering imperial subliminal disses on "Make Love"."[12]

Commercial performance

Mr. Davis debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with 70,000 album-equivalent units, of which 21,000 were pure album sales.[18] It is Gucci Mane's fourth US top 10 album and the second largest debut sales week of his career.[18]

Track listing

Credits were adapted from the album's liner notes and Tidal.[19][20]

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[19]

Performers

Technical

  • Colin Sing – mastering engineer (all tracks)
  • Kori Anders – mixing engineer (tracks 1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17)
  • Eddie "eMIX" Hernàndez – recording engineer (tracks 2, 3, 5, 17)
  • Jaycen Joshua – mixing engineer (tracks 12, 13)
  • Chad Roper – recording engineer (tracks 10, 16)
  • Marcella "Ms Lago" Araica – mixing engineer (track 10)
  • Chad Jolley – additional recording engineer (tracks 10, 16)
  • Dana Richard – recording engineer (track 16)
  • Nathan Burgess – recording engineer (track 16)
  • Niko Marzouca – mixing engineer (track 16)
  • Robert Marks – mixing engineer (tracks 16)

Production

Additional personnel

  • Gucci Mane – executive producer
  • Jimmy Fontaine – photography
  • Virgilio Tzaj – art direction and design
  • Carolyn Tracey – packaging project director
  • Shun Melson – styling direction

Charts

Certifications

References

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  2. ^ Goddard, Kevin (February 23, 2017). "Gucci Mane – Make Love Feat. Nicki Minaj". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
  3. ^ Goddard, Kevin (June 20, 2017). "Gucci Mane – Tone It Down Feat. Chris Brown (Prod. By Hitmaka)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
  4. ^ Goddard, Kevin (August 18, 2017). "Gucci Mane - I Get The Bag Feat. Migos". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  5. ^ "Gucci Mane – I Get The Bag feat. Migos [Official Music Video]". YouTube. August 18, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  6. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Release". All Access. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017.
  7. ^ "Listen to Gucci Mane and the Weeknd's New Song 'Curve' | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  8. ^ a b "Gucci Mane – Mr. Davis – Reviews". Album of the Year. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Reviews and Tracks for Mr. Davis by Gucci Mane". Metacritic. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  10. ^ a b Yeung, Neil Z. "Mr. Davis – Gucci Mane". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  11. ^ a b Cooper, Matthew (November 9, 2017). "Gucci Mane – Mr. Davis". Clash. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  12. ^ a b Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (October 12, 2017). "Gucci Mane: Mr Davis review – hooks and charisma but lacks lyrical edge". The Guardian. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  13. ^ Monaé, Ashley (October 17, 2017). "Gucci Mane's 'Mr. Davis' Review: The Trap God Cleans Up Nice". Highsnobiety. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  14. ^ a b Garrett, Ural (October 22, 2017). "Gucci Mane Mr. Davis Album Review". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  15. ^ Lyons, Patrick (October 18, 2017). "Gucci Mane's "Mr. Davis" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  16. ^ a b Rytlewski, Evan (October 19, 2017). "Gucci Mane: Mr. Davis Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  17. ^ a b Glaysher, Scott (October 24, 2017). "Gucci Mane Shares Trials and Triumphs on 'Mr. Davis' Album". XXL. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  18. ^ a b c Caulfield, Keith (October 22, 2017). "Pink's 'Beautiful Trauma' Bows at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With 2017's Biggest Debut for a Woman". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  19. ^ a b Mr. Davis (CD liner). Gucci Mane. Atlantic Records.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  20. ^ Tidal (October 13, 2017). "Mr. Davis". Retrieved May 17, 2020 – via Tidal.
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