Hip-Hop Block Presents: Why People Like Gucci Mane
Donald Vincent
Issue date: 2/2/10 Section: Arts & Society
By Donald Vincent
Music Critic
You either hate Gucci Mane, or you love Gucci Mane. Gucci Mane, earning the sixth spot on MTV's Hottest MCs 2009 list, is becoming the poster-child of the unheard voices in urban area America. That voice is the voice of those doing what they have to do, in order to get by in life.
Stepping out of our comfort zones, imagine a place where crime was as recurrent as the postman's daily route. Picture a place where people's parents actually do drugs. Or a place where people's grandparents sell drugs. Picture yourself with the constant thought of worry. How are my kids going to eat? Why did I have to lose my best friend to gun violence? Picture being told you would never amount to anything after being released from prison. Now your back is against the wall with nothing but your sheer determination for success in a world where you are set-up for failure.
Now envision yourself after all this-debaucheries aside-being able to take the same people who share this world with you, never having seen anything outside of their broken, battered, and baneful neighborhoods, and being able to splurge around town in Hollywood. All the girls in your life who said, "One day you gunna make it" are finally able to see you on stage. Why not pay their phone bill?
It is in this world outside of mainstream America that Gucci dwells. Gucci speaks for those who just want to have a good time in life. Many may like Gucci Mane for his name or slow, provocative lyrics, or beats, but he represents so much more than that. Gucci represents the Everyman.
Of course, no one would want to listen to Gucci Mane when pondering on life's problems and the universal question of why are we all here; however, after a long day at work or in classes, Gucci Mane seems like the perfect boost to the beginning of a perfect night.
You may have heard him on songs with Mariah Carey, or with Baltimore's own singer, Mario, but he's much more known for his club songs and mixtape bangers. Gucci Mane's music is like sex in a Durex condom.
Music Critic
You either hate Gucci Mane, or you love Gucci Mane. Gucci Mane, earning the sixth spot on MTV's Hottest MCs 2009 list, is becoming the poster-child of the unheard voices in urban area America. That voice is the voice of those doing what they have to do, in order to get by in life.
Stepping out of our comfort zones, imagine a place where crime was as recurrent as the postman's daily route. Picture a place where people's parents actually do drugs. Or a place where people's grandparents sell drugs. Picture yourself with the constant thought of worry. How are my kids going to eat? Why did I have to lose my best friend to gun violence? Picture being told you would never amount to anything after being released from prison. Now your back is against the wall with nothing but your sheer determination for success in a world where you are set-up for failure.
Now envision yourself after all this-debaucheries aside-being able to take the same people who share this world with you, never having seen anything outside of their broken, battered, and baneful neighborhoods, and being able to splurge around town in Hollywood. All the girls in your life who said, "One day you gunna make it" are finally able to see you on stage. Why not pay their phone bill?
It is in this world outside of mainstream America that Gucci dwells. Gucci speaks for those who just want to have a good time in life. Many may like Gucci Mane for his name or slow, provocative lyrics, or beats, but he represents so much more than that. Gucci represents the Everyman.
Of course, no one would want to listen to Gucci Mane when pondering on life's problems and the universal question of why are we all here; however, after a long day at work or in classes, Gucci Mane seems like the perfect boost to the beginning of a perfect night.
You may have heard him on songs with Mariah Carey, or with Baltimore's own singer, Mario, but he's much more known for his club songs and mixtape bangers. Gucci Mane's music is like sex in a Durex condom.
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