From: Why I Listen to Gucci
Before Diplo's Free Gucci (The Best of Cold War Mixetapes), I thought of Gucci Mane in terms of "just another" artist from the Dirty South. My opinion wasn't based on anything I'd heard from Gucci but on a flashy-sounding name that I associated with a flash-in-the-pan rapper from Atlanta. But all that changed after Diplo. Or, more precisely, Diplo's rendition of Gucci, in Diplo's Free Gucci: Best of Cold War Mixtapes.
Not every one of the 10+ tracks is a smash, but there's enough here to baptize neophytes into the worlds of Dirty South and whatever genre you place Diplo. Gucci's intellect and Diplo's skill as a producer are evident in standouts tracks, "Excuse Me" and "Dope Boys".
I'll spare you a description of the how the music sounds - in the case of any music, a hopeless endeavor. All I can do is prepare you for the extra measure of street cred you'll enjoy after bumping these remixes. (You may also make a few Uggs tap and yoga pants sway - but not enough to spill that pumpkin spice).
This album can be found here (or on our blog).
