Everybody Looking
Everybody Looking | ||||
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Studio album by Gucci Mane | ||||
Released | July 22, 2016 (2016-07-22) | |||
Recorded | May–June 2016 | |||
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Length | 52:13 | |||
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Singles from Everybody Looking | ||||
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Everybody Looking is the ninth[1] studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on July 22, 2016, by GUWOP Enterprises, RBC Records and Atlantic Records. The album serves as Gucci's first studio release while out of prison since The Return of Mr. Zone 6 (2011). It features guest appearances from Drake, Kanye West and Young Thug, while the majority of the album's production was provided by Gucci Mane's longtime collaborators such as Mike Will Made It and Zaytoven, among others.
Everybody Looking received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, and becoming Gucci Mane's highest-charting album.
Background
In June 2016, the album was announced, following Gucci Mane's release from prison in May 2016.[2] Recording sessions for the entire album took place in under six days.[3]
Promotion
On July 12, 2016, Gucci Mane released the album's promotional single, "Multi Millionaire Laflare".[4][5] The album's intro track, "No Sleep", was released on July 15, 2016,[6][7] the music video for the song was released on July 18.[8]
The album's lead single, "1st Day Out tha Feds", was released on May 27, 2016. The song was produced by Mike Will Made It.[9][10] The album's second single, "Back on Road" with Drake, was released on June 4, 2016. The song was produced by Murda Beatz.[11][12] The album's third single, "All My Children", was released on June 24, 2016. The song was produced by Drumma Boy.[13][14]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 6.6/10[15] |
Metacritic | 72/100[16] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Consequence | B−[18] |
The Guardian | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HipHopDX | 3.7/5[20] |
The Observer | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pitchfork | 7.0/10[22] |
RapReviews | 5.5/10[23] |
Rolling Stone | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Spin | 8/10[24] |
XXL | 4/5[25] |
Everybody Looking was met with generally positive reviews. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 72, based on 13 reviews.[16] Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 6.6 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.[15]
Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic gave a positive review, stating "Everybody Looking is one of the best examples of Gucci Mane's contributions to rap in his highly prolific catalog".[17] Narsimha Chintaluri of HipHopDX said, "Mike WiLL Made-It and Zaytoven construct a cinematic backdrop, but Gucci's execution is a bit wanting. Regardless, it's a clear step in the right direction, a completely different beast than the b-side littered mixtapes he's sanctioned from behind bars over the past three years, and begs for repeat listens".[20] Christina Lee of Rolling Stone said, "Everybody Looking, Gucci's ninth album and first after a two-year stay in federal prison, is a compelling left turn, the sound of a veteran innovator reclaiming his territory not with larger-than-life charisma and off-the-wall imagery but fresh intimidation tactics".[1] Julian Benbow of The Boston Globe wrote: "There's less party and more perspective. He sees the troubles he went through before prison for what they are."[26]
David Drake of Pitchfork stated, "It will please fans looking for Another Gucci Mane mixtape. Everyone else will likely find it a bit spotty. Certain songs fall into familiar—now six- or seven-year-old—formulas. His vocals, no doubt out of practice, sound a bit rusty. But most of all, it just feels unfinished, rushed".[22] In a mixed review, The Guardian's Lanre Bakare stated: "As usual, he's at his best when things get a little weird."[19] Michael G. Barilleaux of RapReviews said, "While the beats are relatively mediocre and not at all unusual for this brand of hip hop, they do a decent job matching the dark picture Gucci paints. Unfortunately, that picture is more of a rough sketch as Gucci steers more toward unrefined flows and bland, mechanically arching vocals rather than a more thought out approach".[23] In another mixed review, Damien Morris of The Observer said, "The eerie emotional electricity and forensic detail of the single "1st Day Out tha Feds" dissipates across 14 songs that desperately lack variety and humour, and choruses that aren't just Gucci grimly repeating the song's title".[21]
Commercial performance
Everybody Looking debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with 68,000 album-equivalent units, 43,000 of which were pure album sales.[27]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "No Sleep (Intro)" | 3:34 | ||
2. | "Out Do Ya" |
| Zaytoven | 2:56 |
3. | "Back on Road" (with Drake) |
| 2:29 | |
4. | "Waybach" |
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| 3:33 |
5. | "Pussy Print" (featuring Kanye West) |
| 3:35 | |
6. | "Pop Music" |
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| 3:19 |
7. | "Guwop Home" (featuring Young Thug) |
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| 3:42 |
8. | "Gucci Please" |
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| 3:22 |
9. | "Robbed" |
| Zaytoven | 3:24 |
10. | "Richest Nigga in the Room" |
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| 4:03 |
11. | "1st Day Out tha Feds" |
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| 3:04 |
12. | "At Least a M" |
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| 3:50 |
13. | "All My Children" |
| Drumma Boy | 3:43 |
14. | "Pick Up the Pieces (Outro)" |
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| 3:53 |
Total length: | 48:27 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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15. | "Multi Millionaire Laflare" |
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| 3:46 |
Total length: | 52:13 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[28]
Performers
- Gucci Mane – primary artist
- Drake – featured artist
- Kanye West – featured artist
- Young Thug – featured artist
Production
- Drumma Boy – producer
- Mike Will Made It – producer
- Murda Beatz – producer
- Myles Harris – producer
- Boi-1da – producer
- Southside – producer
- Will-A-Fool – producer
- Zaytoven – producer
- Pluss – co-producer
- Marz – co-producer
- Swae Lee – co-producer
Technical
- Kori Anders – mixing
- Harley Arsenal – recording assistant
- Chris Athens – mastering
- Noel Cadastre – recording
- Noel "Gadget" Campbell – mixing
- Noah Goldstein – recording assistant
- Aaron Holton – arranger
- The Sauce – recording, mixing
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing
- Dave Kutch – mastering
- Greg Moffet – recording assistant
- 40 – recording, mixing assistant
- Sean Paine – recording
- Peter "Zlender" Vickers – mixing assistant
- Mike Will Made It – mixing
Additional personnel
- Jonathan Mannion – photography
- Shun Melson – styling direction
- Virgilio Tzaj – art direction, design
Charts
Weekly charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[39] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- ^ "Gucci Mane Announces Everybody Looking". Pitchfork. 25 June 2016. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Reveals "Everybody Looking" Tracklist". HotNewHipHop. July 15, 2016. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Shares "Multi Millionaire Laflare," Produced By Southside". The Fader. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane – Multi Millionaire Laflare (Prod. By Southside)". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Gives the Middle Finger to the Feds, DEA & Police on 'No Sleep'". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane – No Sleep (Intro) (Prod. By Zaytoven & Mike Will Made It)". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane "No Sleep" Video". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane – "First Day Out Tha Feds"". Stereogum. May 27, 2016. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane – First Day Out Tha Feds (Prod. By Mike Will Made It)". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane and Drake Collab on "Back on Road"". XXL. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane – Back On Road Feat. Drake (Prod. By Murda Beatz)". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane – "All My Children"". Stereogum. June 24, 2016. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Flexes Once Again on New Song 'All My Children'". Spin. June 24, 2016. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ a b "Everybody Looking by Gucci Mane reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ a b "Everybody Looking by Gucci Mane Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
- ^ a b Yeung, Neil Z. "Everybody Looking – Gucci Mane". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 24, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ Kivel, Adam (July 26, 2016). "Album Review: Gucci Mane – Everybody Looking". Consequence. Archived from the original on July 28, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Bakare, Lanre (July 28, 2016). "Gucci Mane: Everybody Looking review – trap star's quickfire post-prison set". The Guardian. Archived from the original on July 28, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b Chintaluri, Narsimha (July 28, 2016). "Gucci Mane Everybody Looking Album Review". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b Morris, Damien (July 24, 2016). "Gucci Mane: Everybody Looking review – light on laughs and charm". The Observer. Archived from the original on July 25, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Drake, David (July 26, 2016). "Gucci Mane: Everybody Looking Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 27, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
- ^ a b Barilleaux, Michael G. (August 2, 2016). "RapReviews.com Feature for August 2, 2016 – Gucci Mane's "Everybody Looking"". RapReviews. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ Millard, Drew (July 27, 2016). "Review: Gucci Mane, 'Everybody Looking'". Spin. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ Glaysher, Scott (July 25, 2016). "Gucci Mane Celebrates His Freedom on 'Everybody Looking'". XXL. Archived from the original on August 1, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ Benbow, Julian (July 27, 2016). "With 'Everybody Looking,' Gucci Mane comes clean at last". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on July 27, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (July 31, 2016). "Drake's 'Views' Spends 12th Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200, Gucci Mane Bows at No. 2". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ Everybody Looking (CD liner notes). Gucci Mane. Atlantic Records. 2016. 66374-1.
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