The Return of Mr. Zone 6
The Return of Mr. Zone 6 | ||||
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Released | March 22, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Southern hip hop | |||
Length | 56:10 | |||
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Gucci Mane chronology | ||||
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The Return of Mr. Zone 6 is the eighth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on March 22, 2011, by 1017 Brick Squad Records and Asylum Records. The album features guest appearances from Birdman, Waka Flocka Flame, Master P and Rocko, while the majority of the production was provided by Drumma Boy, except for two tracks that were produced by Zaytoven and Southside.
The album debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Billboard's Top Rap Albums charts, with first week sales of 22,064 copies in the United States.[1][2]
Promotion
[edit]The music video for "Mouth Full of Golds" featuring Birdman (directed by Mr. Boomtown), was released on February 21, 2011.[3] The track also appeared on Birdman's mixtape, called Bigger Than Life. Released were these two music videos (directed by Mr. Boomtown) for "I Don't Love Her" featuring Rocko and Webbie,[4] and "24 Hours".[5]
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 65/100[6] |
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Source | Rating |
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The A.V. Club | B−[8] |
Cokemachineglow | 63%[9] |
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Pitchfork Media | 6.6/10[13] |
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The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. August Brown of the Los Angeles Times said that although Gucci's "notoriously screwball wordplay takes a back seat to a more sedate menace", his "inimitable rasp is where it should be".[17] David Jeffries of AllMusic complimented the album's removal of "radio-friendly numbers and polish", and praised Drumma Boy's production.[18]
In contrast, Jesse Cataldo of Slant gave the album a more negative review, awarding it 2 out of 5 stars and criticizing Gucci's mediocrity.[19]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "24 Hours" | Drumma Boy | 4:35 | |
2. | "Mouth Full of Golds" (featuring Birdman) |
| Drumma Boy | 4:10 |
3. | "This Is What I Do" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame and OJ da Juiceman) |
| Drumma Boy | 4:46 |
4. | "Reckless" (featuring Cap and Chill Will) |
| Drumma Boy | 4:28 |
5. | "Shout Out to My Set" (featuring Wooh da Kid) |
| Southside | 4:00 |
6. | "I Don't Love Her" (featuring Rocko and Webbie) | Zaytoven | 4:04 | |
7. | "Better Baby" |
| Drumma Boy | 3:32 |
8. | "Brinks" (featuring Master P) |
| Drumma Boy | 3:28 |
9. | "Pretty Bitches" (featuring Wale) |
| Drumma Boy | 4:49 |
10. | "Pancakes" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame and 8Ball) |
| Drumma Boy | 4:19 |
11. | "Hell Yeah" (featuring Slim Dunkin) |
| Drumma Boy | 3:45 |
12. | "My Year" |
| Drumma Boy | 3:53 |
13. | "Trick or Treat" (featuring Slim Dunkin, Wooh da Kid and Waka Flocka Flame) |
| Drumma Boy | 6:21 |
Total length: | 56:10 |
Charts
[edit]Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[20] | 18 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[21] | 8 |
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[22] | 2 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Album Sales Charts – Week Ending March 27th". Rap Basement. March 29, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ "The Return of Mr. Zone 6 by Gucci Mane - Download The Return of Mr. Zone 6 on iTunes". iTunes. March 18, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "Gucci Mane: "Mouth Full Of Golds" f. Birdman (Video)". Prefixmag.com. February 23, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ Jamika Chatman (March 15, 2011). "Gucci Mane - I Don't Love Her Video featuring Rocko, Webbie". Kovideo.net. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "24 Hours by Gucci Mane - MP3 HipHop Video - Flash". Musicremedy.com. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "The Return of Mr. Zone 6 by Gucci Mane". Metacritic.
- ^ David Jeffries (March 22, 2011). "The Return of Mr. Zone 6 - Gucci Mane | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
- ^ "Gucci Mane: The Return Of Mr. Zone 6". The A.V. Club. March 22, 2011. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
- ^ McGowan, Colin (June 15, 2011). "Gucci Mane: The Return of Mr. Zone 6". Coke Machine Glow. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ Brown, August (March 21, 2011). "Album review: Gucci Mane's 'The Return of Mr. Zone 6'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ Ritchie, Kevin. "Gucci Mane - The Return Of Mr. Zone 6 | NOW Magazine". Nowtoronto.com. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
- ^ CARRIE BATTAN (March 23, 2011). "Gucci Mane | The Return of Mr. Zone 6 - CD Reviews". Thephoenix.com. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
- ^ "Gucci Mane: The Return of Mr. Zone 6 | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. March 30, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
- ^ Amidon, David. "Gucci Mane: The Return of Mr. Zone 6". PopMatters. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
- ^ "Gucci Mane :: The Return of Mr. Zone 6 :: 1017 Brick Squad/Warner Bros. Records". Rapreviews.com. March 29, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
- ^ "Gucci Mane: The Return of Mr. Zone 6 | Music Review". Slant Magazine. March 30, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
- ^ "Album review: Gucci Mane's 'The Return of Mr. Zone 6'". Los Angeles Times. March 21, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "The Return of Mr. Zone 6 - Gucci Mane". AllMusic. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Review: Gucci Mane, The Return of Mr. Zone 6". Slant. March 30, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2021.