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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox Album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
| Name = The State vs. Radric Davis
| name = The State vs. Radric Davis
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Artist = [[Gucci Mane]]
| artist = [[Gucci Mane]]
| Cover = The state vs radric davis cover.jpg
| cover = The state vs radric davis cover.jpg
| alt = A man wearing orange prison scrubs, holding his head down while a pair of handcuffs is on his right wrist.
| Released = Decemburr!! 18, 2009
| Recorded = 2009
| released = December 8, 2009
| Genre = [[western country]]
| recorded = July 2008 – October 2009
| Length =
| venue =
| studio =
| Label = Atlantic/So Icey Ent./[[Asylum Records|Asylum]]/[[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Southern hip hop|dirty south]]}}
| Producer = Radric "Gucci Mane" Davis <small>([[Executive producer#Music|exec.]])</small><br/> [[FATBOI]], [[Polow da Don]], [[Drumma Boy]]
| length = 73:38 {{small|(standard edition)}}<br />104:29 {{small|([[iTunes]] deluxe edition)}}
| Reviews =
| label = {{hlist|[[1017 Brick Squad Records|1017 Brick Squad]]|[[Asylum Records|Asylum]]|[[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]}}
| Last album = ''[[Wasted: The Prequel]]''<br />(2009)
| producer = {{hlist|[[Gucci Mane|Radric "Gucci Mane" Davis]] {{small|(also [[Executive producer#Music|exec.]])}}|Fatboi|[[Polow da Don]]|[[Drumma Boy]]|[[Bangladesh (record producer)|Bangladesh]]|[[Shawty Redd]]|[[Scott Storch]]|[[Zaytoven]]|[[Jazze Pha]]|[[J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]]|[[Mannie Fresh]]}}
| This album = '''''The State vs. Radric Davis'''''<br />(2009)
| Next album =
| prev_title = The Cold War
| prev_year = 2009
{{Singles
| next_title = [[Burrrprint 2]]
| Name = The State vs. Radric Davis
| Type = Studio album
| next_year = 2010
| single 1 = [[Wasted (Gucci Mane song)|Wasted]]
| misc = {{Singles
| name = The State vs. Radric Davis
| single 1 date = July 7, 2009
| type = Studio
| single 2 = [[Spotlight (Gucci Mane song)|Spotlight]]
| single1 = [[Wasted (Gucci Mane song)|Wasted]]
| single 2 date = October 19, 2009
| single1date = July 7, 2009
| single 3 =
| single2 = [[Spotlight (Gucci Mane song)|Spotlight]]
| single 3 date =
| single2date = October 19, 2009
}}}}
| single3 = [[Lemonade (Gucci Mane song)|Lemonade]]
| single3date = December 7, 2009
| single4 = [[Bingo (Gucci Mane song)|Bingo]]
| single4date = January 12, 2010
}}
}}
'''''The State vs. Radric Davis''''' is the sixth studio album by American rapper [[Gucci Mane]]. It was released on December 8, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/State-vs-Radric-Davis/dp/B002U6CJGU/ |title=The State vs. Radric Davis: Gucci Mane: Music |website=Amazon |access-date=2012-03-10}}</ref> ''The State vs. Radric Davis'' came after a slew of independent releases, mixtapes, and features over the prior few years. Productions from [[Polow da Don]], [[Drumma Boy]], Fatboi, [[Mannie Fresh]], among others. Featured artists include [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Cam'ron]], [[Soulja Boy]], [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], [[Bun B]], [[OJ da Juiceman]], Wooh da Kid, [[Waka Flocka Flame]], and [[Nicki Minaj]]. The [[iTunes]] deluxe version contains the EP, ''Wasted: The Prequel''.


The album was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics. It debuted at number 10 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], selling 90,000 copies in its first week,<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Gil |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1628358/susan-boyle-remains-1-chris-brown-settles-7.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107192850/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1628358/susan-boyle-remains-1-chris-brown-settles-7.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 7, 2012 |title=Susan Boyle Remains Billboard Ruler As Chris Brown Settles For #7 - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |work=[[MTV]] |date=December 16, 2009 |access-date=August 15, 2011}}</ref> and was certified gold by the [[RIAA]] for sales exceeding 500,000 copies.
'''''The State vs. Radric Davis''''' is the second [[studio album]] by rapper [[Gucci Mane]]. It is currently set for release on [[December 8]], [[2009]].<ref>http://showhype.com/music/gucci_mane/</ref> The album guest collaborations with [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[50 Cent]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Gorilla Zoe]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Yo Gotti]], [[OJ da Juiceman]], [[Birdman (rapper)|Birdman]], [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], [[Snoop Dogg]] and more.

==Background==
Based on the success of ''The State vs. Radric Davis'', Gucci Mane announced that his next two albums would be part of a trilogy, with the two of them titled ''[[The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted]]'' and ''The State vs. Radric Davis: The Verdict'' due to be released on September 28, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reid |first=Shaheem |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1628424/20091216/gucci_mane.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109070233/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1628424/20091216/gucci_mane.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 9, 2010 |title=Gucci Mane Speaks From Jail On New Albums, Young Jeezy Remix - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |work=MTV |date=December 16, 2009 |access-date=December 23, 2009}}</ref> However, he later decided to break the trilogy and change the third album's title.


==Singles==
==Singles==
The first single is "[[Wasted (Gucci Mane song)|Wasted]]", which features [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]] and is produced by [[FATBOI]]. The second single is "[[Spotlight (Gucci Mane song)|Spotlight]]" featuring [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]] and produced by [[Polow da Don]].
"[[Wasted (Gucci Mane song)|Wasted]]", featuring [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]], was released as the album's lead single on July 7, 2009. The song peaked at number 36 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], and number 3 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart, making it as his first top five on the chart.


"[[Spotlight (Gucci Mane song)|Spotlight]]", featuring [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], was released as the album's second single on October 19, 2009. The song peaked at number 42 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and number 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Both singles have had music videos released for them.


"[[Lemonade (Gucci Mane song)|Lemonade]]" was released as the album's third single on December 7, 2009. The song peaked at number 53 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, and number 8 on the Top Rap Songs chart. The song's subject matter involves the proceeds from the illegal sale of codeine-infused lemonade, all of which the artist describes as yellow or lemon-colored.
==Confirmed Songs==

* "[[Wasted (Gucci Mane song)|Wasted]]" <small>(featuring [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]]) (Produced by [[FATBOI]])</small>
"[[Bingo (Gucci Mane song)|Bingo]]", featuring [[Soulja Boy]] and [[Waka Flocka Flame]], was released as the album's fourth single on January 12, 2010. The song peaked at number 75 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
* "[[Spotlight (Gucci Mane song)|Spotlight]]" <small>(featuring [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]) (Produced by [[Polow da Don]])</small>

* "[[Worst Enemy (Gucci Mane song)|Worst Enemy]]" <small>(Produced by [[Drumma Boy]])</small><ref>http://www.rap-up.com/2009/11/12/new-music-gucci-mane-worst-enemy/</ref>
===Promotional singles===
"Worst Enemy" was released as the album's first promotional single on November 12, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/worst-enemy-single/id339341183 |title=Worst Enemy - Single by Gucci Mane |work=[[iTunes]] (US) |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |access-date=October 26, 2011}}</ref> The song revisits Gucci Mane's past about how it led to his fame and how he's moving on in life despite his struggles. [[Young Jeezy]] and [[T.I.]] are referenced on this song. The music video for the song was released on December 8, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/music-video/worst-enemy/id344750127 |title=iTunes - Music Videos - Worst Enemy by Gucci Mane |work=iTunes (US) |publisher=Apple |access-date=March 10, 2012}}</ref>

"Heavy" was released as the album's second promotional single on November 25, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heavy-single/id340087538 |title=Heavy - Single by Gucci Mane |work=iTunes (US) |publisher=Apple |access-date=October 26, 2011}}</ref>

===Other songs===
The videos for the deluxe edition tracks "Bricks" (featuring Yung Ralph and [[Yo Gotti]]), "Photoshoot", and "She Got a Friend" (featuring [[Juelz Santana]] and [[Big Boi]]) were released on [[iTunes]] on October 20, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/music-video/bricks-feat.-yo-gotti-yung/id335610773 |title=iTunes - Music Videos - Bricks (feat. Yo Gotti & Yung Ralph) by Gucci Mane |work=iTunes (US) |publisher=Apple |access-date=October 25, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/music-video/photoshoot/id335610756 |title=iTunes - Music Videos - Photoshoot by Gucci Mane |work=iTunes (US) |publisher=Apple |access-date=October 25, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/music-video/she-got-friend-feat.-juelz/id335610699 |title=iTunes - Music Videos - She Got a Friend (feat. Juelz Santana & Big Boi) by Gucci Mane |work=iTunes (US) |publisher=Apple |access-date=October 25, 2011}}</ref> A music video was also filmed for "All About the Money", featuring [[Rick Ross]].<ref>{{YouTube|id=RLFCmXGe30c#t=53}}</ref> "Bricks" and "Photoshoot" managed to peak at number 19 and 18 on the US ''Billboard'' [[Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles]] chart, respectively. "I'm a Dog" (featuring DG Yola) and "Sex in Crazy Places" (featuring [[Bobby V]], [[Nicki Minaj]], and [[Trina]]) debuted on the same chart at number 8 and number 22, respectively, due to digital sales.

==Critical reception==
{{Music ratings
|MC = 66/100<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/the-state-vs-radric-davis/gucci-mane|title=Reviews for The State vs. Radric Davis by Gucci Mane|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref>
|rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
|rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="AM">{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1687497|pure_url=yes}}|title=The State vs. Radric Davis - Gucci Mane|last=Heaney|first=Gregory|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=August 9, 2011}}</ref>
|rev2 = ''[[The A.V. Club]]''
|rev2score = C+<ref name="AVClub">{{cite news|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/gucci-mane-the-state-vs-radric-davis,36264/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100215034758/http://www.avclub.com/articles/gucci-mane-the-state-vs-radric-davis,36264/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 15, 2010|title=Review: Gucci Mane: The State Vs. Radric Davis|last=Matos|first=Michaelangelo|newspaper=[[The A.V. Club]]|publisher=[[The Onion]]|date=December 15, 2009|access-date=August 9, 2011}}</ref>
|rev3 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
|rev3score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/feb/05/gucci-mane-state-radric-davis|title=Gucci Mane: The State vs Radric Davis|last=MacInnes|first=Paul|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=February 5, 2010|access-date=June 24, 2015|location=London}}</ref>
|rev4 = ''[[NME]]''
|rev4score = 2/10<ref name="NME">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.nme.com/reviews/gucci-mane/11073|title=Album Review: Gucci Mane - 'The State Vs Radric Davis'|last=Boffard|first=Rob|magazine=[[NME]]|publisher=[[IPC Media]]|date=February 22, 2010|access-date=June 24, 2015}}</ref>
|rev5 = ''[[Now (newspaper)|NOW]]''
|rev5score = {{Rating|5|5|full=Red N.png|empty=Blank N.PNG|rating=N}}<ref name="Now">{{cite news|url=http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/discs.cfm?content=172902|title=Gucci Mane - The State Vs. Radric Davis (So Icey/Asylum/Warner)|last=Errett|first=Joshua|newspaper=[[Now (newspaper)|NOW]]|publisher=[[Now Communications|NOW Communications]]|date=December 16, 2009|access-date=August 9, 2011}}</ref>
|rev6 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
|rev6score = 8.0/10<ref name="PF">{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13793-the-burrprint-the-movie-3-d-the-state-vs-radric-davis/|title=Gucci Mane: The Burrprint: The Movie 3-D / The State vs. Radric Davis|last=Breihan|first=Tom|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=January 11, 2010|access-date=August 9, 2011}}</ref>
|rev7 = ''RapReviews''
|rev7score = 6.5/10<ref name="RR">{{cite web|url=http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2009_12_statevsradricdavis.html|title=Gucci Mane :: The State vs. Radric Davis :: So Icey Ent./Atlantic Records|last=Cloutier|first=Louis 'Delicate Beats'|website=RapReviews|date=December 22, 2009|access-date=August 9, 2011}}</ref>
|rev8 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
|rev8score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="RS">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/31170729/review/31633410/the_state_vs_radric_davis|title=The State vs. Radric Davis (Bonus Tracks) : Gucci Mane|last=Rosen|first=Jody|author-link=Jody Rosen|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media]]|date=January 4, 2010|access-date=January 4, 2010|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100108100348/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/31170729/review/31633410/the_state_vs_radric_davis |archive-date=January 8, 2010}}</ref>
|rev9 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
|rev9score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="Spin">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.spin.com/2010/01/gucci-mane-state-vs-radric-davis-asylum/|title=Gucci mane, 'The State vs. Radric Davis' (Asylum)|last=Fennessey|first=Sean|magazine=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|publisher=[[SpinMedia]]|date=January 12, 2010|access-date=June 24, 2015}}</ref>
|rev10 = ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]''
|rev10score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="XXL">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=63874/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130210120049/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=63874/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 10, 2013|title=XXL Reviews Gucci Mane's The State vs. Radric Davis|last=Markman|first=Rob|magazine=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|publisher=[[Townsquare Media]]|date=December 1, 2009|access-date=August 9, 2011}}</ref>
}}
''The State vs. Radric Davis'' polarized [[Music journalism|music critics]]. At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[Standard score|normalized]] rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an [[Weighted mean|average]] score of 66, based on 11 reviews.<ref name="Metacritic"/>

Joshua Errett of ''[[Now (newspaper)|NOW]]'' gave the album high praise for its "loveable simplicity" on the typical hip-hop clichés and said that its cast of guest artists and producers combined with Gucci's performance would turn the record into "rap's album of the year."<ref name="Now"/> Gregory Heaney of [[AllMusic]] praised the producers and guest artists for creating an album that's a culmination of the [[Southern hip hop|Dirty South sound]] and Gucci for straddling the line between excessive and contemplative, saying that, "At the end of the day, ''The State vs. Radric Davis'' delivers the full spectrum of Gucci Mane, showing both the cash and yellow diamond-loving side, as well as his more reflective (or at least more self-aware) side."<ref name="AM"/> Rob Markman of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' also credited the album for having the producers supply it with great sounds and for giving Gucci some guests artists he can trade lines with, concluding that "musically, ''The State vs. Radric Davis'' has proven the rapper's case beyond a reasonable doubt. So when rap fans ask if he is now a bankable hip-hop star, let the record show that Gucci mane is guilty as charged."<ref name="XXL"/> ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' writer Sean Fennessey was fascinated by Gucci's "low-toned voice, relentless repetition, and brilliantly goofy way with vocabulary" in his lyrical delivery and how subversive he can be on tracks like "Heavy" and "Worst Enemy", concluding that, "Gucci is not always so reflective; sometimes he's as broad and bracing as a ball-peen hammer [...] But more often than not, the prolific MC limits his id, and emphasizes a surprisingly gripping superego."<ref name="Spin"/>

Louis Cloutier of ''RapReviews'' commended the contributions from Fatboi and Drumma Boy throughout the record but was critical of Gucci's limited skills as a rapper, pointing out he excels in the "light-hearted goofiness" of the former but gets overshadowed by the guest artists who ride the latter's "dark and serious tone" better than he does, with the exception of "Worst Enemy", concluding that "In short, there's nothing seriously wrong with Gucci Mane, but there's nothing seriously right either."<ref name="RR"/> Michaelangelo Matos of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' credited Gucci for compensating his rap delivery over "tinny keyboards and booming drum machines" with "sharp wordplay" but found that formula for the album lacking and suggested listening to his free mixtapes.<ref name="AVClub"/> Paul MacInnes of ''[[The Guardian]]'' found the album disappointing, calling the Dirty South sound "by the numbers", the producers' contributions unengaging and Gucci's mumbling delivery hard to listen to.<ref name="Guardian"/> Rob Boffard of ''[[NME]]'' criticized Gucci's flow and lyricism for being monotonous and irritating and the producers and guest artists for not offering anything worthy to the album, concluding that "'…''Radric Davis''{{'}} is deeply flawed, and ultimately Gucci has committed the worst crime in rap: he’s boring."<ref name="NME"/>

==Track listing==
{{track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Classical (Intro)
| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Gucci Mane|Radric Davis]]|[[Drumma Boy|Christopher Gholson]]}}
| extra1 = [[Drumma Boy]]
| length1 = 3:33

| title2 = Interlude #1: Toilet Bowl Shawty
| note2 = featuring [[Mike Epps]]
| writer2 = [[Mike Epps|Michael Epps]]
| length2 = 1:13

| title3 = Heavy
| writer3 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Shawty Redd|Demetrius Stewart]]}}
| extra3 = [[Shawty Redd]]
| length3 = 4:31

| title4 = Stupid Wild
| note4 = featuring [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Cam'ron]]
| writer4 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Lil Wayne|Dwayne Carter, Jr.]]|[[Cam'ron|Cameron Giles]]|[[Bangladesh (record producer)|Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford]]}}
| extra4 = [[Bangladesh (record producer)|Bangladesh]]
| length4 = 4:30

| title5 = All About the Money
| note5 = featuring [[Rick Ross]]
| writer5 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Rick Ross|William Roberts II]]|Gholson}}
| extra5 = Drumma Boy
| length5 = 3:41

| title6 = [[Lemonade (Gucci Mane song)|Lemonade]]
| writer6 = {{hlist|Davis|Crawford|[[Howard Kaylan]]|[[Mark Volman]]}}
| extra6 = Bangladesh
| length6 = 4:05

| title7 = [[Bingo (Gucci Mane song)|Bingo]]
| note7 = featuring [[Soulja Boy]] and [[Waka Flocka Flame]]
| writer7 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Soulja Boy|DeAndre Way]]|[[Waka Flocka Flame|Juaquin Malphurs]]|[[Scott Storch]]}}
| extra7 = Scott Storch
| length7 = 3:55

| title8 = [[Spotlight (Gucci Mane song)|Spotlight]]
| note8 = featuring [[Usher (musician)|Usher]]
| writer8 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Usher (musician)|Usher Raymond IV]]|[[Polow da Don|Jamal Jones]]}}
| extra8 = [[Polow da Don]]
| length8 = 3:53

| title9 = I Think I'm in Love
| note9 = featuring Jason Caesar
| writer9 = {{hlist|Davis|Jason Caesar|[[Zaytoven|Xavier Dotson]]}}
| extra9 = [[Zaytoven]]
| length9 = 4:18

| title10 = Bad Bad Bad
| note10 = featuring [[Keyshia Cole]]
| writer10 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Keyshia Cole]]|LaDamon Douglas|[[Sean Garrett]]}}
| extra10 = Fatboi
| length10 = 3:38

| title11 = Interlude #2: Toilet Bowl Shawty
| note11 = featuring Mike Epps
| writer11 = Epps
| length11 = 1:06

| title12 = Sex in Crazy Places
| note12 = featuring [[Bobby V]], [[Nicki Minaj]], and [[Trina]]
| writer12 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Bobby V|Bobby Wilson]]|[[Nicki Minaj|Onika Maraj]]|[[Trina|Katrina Taylor]]|Douglas}}
| extra12 = Fatboi
| length12 = 4:18

| title13 = The Movie
| writer13 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Jazze Pha|Phalon Alexander]]|Larry "Detroit" Nix}}
| extra13 = {{hlist|[[Jazze Pha]]|Detroit {{small|(co.)}}}}
| length13 = 4:00

| title14 = Volume
| note14 = featuring [[1017 Records|Wooh da Kid]]
| writer14 = {{hlist|Davis|[[1017 Records|Nyquan "Wooh da Kid" Malphurs]]|[[J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League|Erik Ortiz]]|[[J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League|Kevin Crowe]]}}
| extra14 = [[J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]]
| length14 = 4:07

| title15 = Gingerbread Man
| note15 = featuring [[OJ da Juiceman]]
| writer15 = {{hlist|Davis|[[OJ da Juiceman|Otis Williams, Jr.]]|[[Mannie Fresh|Byron Thomas]]}}
| extra15 = [[Mannie Fresh]]
| length15 = 3:37

| title16 = [[Wasted (Gucci Mane song)|Wasted]]
| note16 = featuring [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]]
| writer16 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Plies (rapper)|Algernod Washington]]|Douglas}}
| extra16 = Fatboi
| length16 = 4:09

| title17 = Kush Is My Cologne
| note17 = featuring [[Bun B]], [[Devin The Dude]], and [[E-40]]
| writer17 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Bun B|Bernard Freeman]]|[[Devin the Dude|Devin Copeland]]|[[E-40|Earl Stevens]]|Gholson}}
| extra17 = Drumma Boy
| length17 = 5:17

| title18 = Worst Enemy
| writer18 = {{hlist|Davis|Gholson}}
| extra18 = Drumma Boy
| length18 = 4:04

| title19 = Interlude #3: Toilet Bowl Shawty
| note19 = featuring Mike Epps
| writer19 = Epps
| length19 = 1:05

| title20 = [[Wasted (Gucci Mane song)#Remixes and freestyles|Wasted (Remix)]]
| note20 = featuring Lil Wayne, [[Jadakiss]], and [[Birdman (entertainer)|Birdman]]
| writer20 = {{hlist|Davis|Carter, Jr.|[[Jadakiss|Jason Phillips]]|[[Birdman (rapper)|Bryan Williams]]|Douglas}}
| extra20 = Fatboi
| length20 = 4:38
| all_writing =
| total_length =
}}
{{track listing
| headline = [[iTunes Store]] deluxe edition bonus tracks
| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title21 = Wasted (Remix)
| note21 = featuring OJ da Juiceman
| writer21 = {{hlist|Davis|Williams|Douglas}}
| extra21 = Fatboi
| length21 = 4:13

| title22 = Shirt Off
| note22 = featuring Wooh da Kid and [[Frenchie (rapper)|Frenchie]]
| writer22 = {{hlist|Davis|N. Malphurs|[[Frenchie (rapper)|Greg "Frenchie" Hogan]]|Dotson}}
| extra22 = Zaytoven
| length22 = 4:26

| title23 = Photoshoot
| writer23 = {{hlist|Davis|Gholson}}
| extra23 = Drumma Boy
| length23 = 3:57

| title24 = She Got a Friend
| note24 = featuring [[Juelz Santana]] and [[Big Boi]]
| writer24 = {{hlist|Davis|[[Juelz Santana|LaRon James]]|[[Big Boi|Antwan Patton]]|Douglas}}
| extra24 = Fatboi
| length24 = 4:01

| title25 = I'm a Dog
| note25 = featuring DG Yola
| writer25 = {{hlist|Davis|Mario "DG Yola" Talley|Dotson}}
| extra25 = Zaytoven
| length25 = 4:34

| title26 = Bricks
| note26 = featuring Yung Ralph and [[Yo Gotti]]
| writer26 = {{hlist|Davis|Ralph "Yung Ralph" Thomas|[[Yo Gotti|Mario Mims]]|Dotson}}
| extra26 = Zaytoven
| length26 = 4:45

| title27 = Yelp
| writer27 = {{hlist|Davis|Gholson}}
| extra27 = Drumma Boy
| length27 = 4:55
}}

;Sample credits
*"Lemonade" contains a sample of "Keep It Warm" performed by [[Flo & Eddie]]
*"Kush Is My Cologne" contains a sample of "I Got Em" performed by [[Drumma Boy]], [[Gucci Mane]] and J Money

;Interpolate credits
*"Kush Is My Cologne" contains an interpolation of "Rehab" performed by [[Amy Winehouse]]

==Charts==
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===Weekly charts===
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!align="left"|Chart (2009–2010)
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===Year-end charts===
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!scope="row"|US ''Billboard'' 200<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/top-billboard-200-albums|title=2010 Year-End Charts: Billboard 200 Albums|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|access-date=June 24, 2015}}</ref>
|align="center"|78
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!scope="row"|US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/top-r-b-hip-hop-albums|title=2010 Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=June 24, 2015}}</ref>
|align="center"|23
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!scope="row"|US Rap Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/top-rap-albums|title=2010 Year-End Charts: Rap Albums|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=June 24, 2015}}</ref>
|align="center"|12
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==Certifications==
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==See also==
* [[List of number-one rap albums of 2009 (U.S.)]]
* [[List of number-one rap albums of 2010 (U.S.)]]


==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:22, 14 November 2024

The State vs. Radric Davis
A man wearing orange prison scrubs, holding his head down while a pair of handcuffs is on his right wrist.
Studio album by
Gucci Mane
ReleasedDecember 8, 2009
RecordedJuly 2008 – October 2009
Genre
Length73:38 (standard edition)
104:29 (iTunes deluxe edition)
Label
Producer
Gucci Mane chronology
The Cold War
(2009) 		The State vs. Radric Davis
(2009) 		Burrrprint 2
(2010)
Singles from The State vs. Radric Davis
  1. "Wasted"
    Released: July 7, 2009
  2. "Spotlight"
    Released: October 19, 2009
  3. "Lemonade"
    Released: December 7, 2009
  4. "Bingo"
    Released: January 12, 2010

The State vs. Radric Davis is the sixth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on December 8, 2009.[1] The State vs. Radric Davis came after a slew of independent releases, mixtapes, and features over the prior few years. Productions from Polow da Don, Drumma Boy, Fatboi, Mannie Fresh, among others. Featured artists include Usher, Plies, Lil Wayne, Cam'ron, Soulja Boy, Rick Ross, Bun B, OJ da Juiceman, Wooh da Kid, Waka Flocka Flame, and Nicki Minaj. The iTunes deluxe version contains the EP, Wasted: The Prequel.

The album was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics. It debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200, selling 90,000 copies in its first week,[2] and was certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies.

Background

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Based on the success of The State vs. Radric Davis, Gucci Mane announced that his next two albums would be part of a trilogy, with the two of them titled The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted and The State vs. Radric Davis: The Verdict due to be released on September 28, 2010.[3] However, he later decided to break the trilogy and change the third album's title.

Singles

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"Wasted", featuring Plies, was released as the album's lead single on July 7, 2009. The song peaked at number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, making it as his first top five on the chart.

"Spotlight", featuring Usher, was released as the album's second single on October 19, 2009. The song peaked at number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

"Lemonade" was released as the album's third single on December 7, 2009. The song peaked at number 53 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, and number 8 on the Top Rap Songs chart. The song's subject matter involves the proceeds from the illegal sale of codeine-infused lemonade, all of which the artist describes as yellow or lemon-colored.

"Bingo", featuring Soulja Boy and Waka Flocka Flame, was released as the album's fourth single on January 12, 2010. The song peaked at number 75 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

Promotional singles

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"Worst Enemy" was released as the album's first promotional single on November 12, 2009.[4] The song revisits Gucci Mane's past about how it led to his fame and how he's moving on in life despite his struggles. Young Jeezy and T.I. are referenced on this song. The music video for the song was released on December 8, 2009.[5]

"Heavy" was released as the album's second promotional single on November 25, 2009.[6]

Other songs

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The videos for the deluxe edition tracks "Bricks" (featuring Yung Ralph and Yo Gotti), "Photoshoot", and "She Got a Friend" (featuring Juelz Santana and Big Boi) were released on iTunes on October 20, 2011.[7][8][9] A music video was also filmed for "All About the Money", featuring Rick Ross.[10] "Bricks" and "Photoshoot" managed to peak at number 19 and 18 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, respectively. "I'm a Dog" (featuring DG Yola) and "Sex in Crazy Places" (featuring Bobby V, Nicki Minaj, and Trina) debuted on the same chart at number 8 and number 22, respectively, due to digital sales.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic66/100[11]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[12]
The A.V. ClubC+[13]
The Guardian[14]
NME2/10[15]
NOW[16]
Pitchfork8.0/10[17]
RapReviews6.5/10[18]
Rolling Stone[19]
Spin[20]
XXL[21]

The State vs. Radric Davis polarized music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 66, based on 11 reviews.[11]

Joshua Errett of NOW gave the album high praise for its "loveable simplicity" on the typical hip-hop clichés and said that its cast of guest artists and producers combined with Gucci's performance would turn the record into "rap's album of the year."[16] Gregory Heaney of AllMusic praised the producers and guest artists for creating an album that's a culmination of the Dirty South sound and Gucci for straddling the line between excessive and contemplative, saying that, "At the end of the day, The State vs. Radric Davis delivers the full spectrum of Gucci Mane, showing both the cash and yellow diamond-loving side, as well as his more reflective (or at least more self-aware) side."[12] Rob Markman of XXL also credited the album for having the producers supply it with great sounds and for giving Gucci some guests artists he can trade lines with, concluding that "musically, The State vs. Radric Davis has proven the rapper's case beyond a reasonable doubt. So when rap fans ask if he is now a bankable hip-hop star, let the record show that Gucci mane is guilty as charged."[21] Spin writer Sean Fennessey was fascinated by Gucci's "low-toned voice, relentless repetition, and brilliantly goofy way with vocabulary" in his lyrical delivery and how subversive he can be on tracks like "Heavy" and "Worst Enemy", concluding that, "Gucci is not always so reflective; sometimes he's as broad and bracing as a ball-peen hammer [...] But more often than not, the prolific MC limits his id, and emphasizes a surprisingly gripping superego."[20]

Louis Cloutier of RapReviews commended the contributions from Fatboi and Drumma Boy throughout the record but was critical of Gucci's limited skills as a rapper, pointing out he excels in the "light-hearted goofiness" of the former but gets overshadowed by the guest artists who ride the latter's "dark and serious tone" better than he does, with the exception of "Worst Enemy", concluding that "In short, there's nothing seriously wrong with Gucci Mane, but there's nothing seriously right either."[18] Michaelangelo Matos of The A.V. Club credited Gucci for compensating his rap delivery over "tinny keyboards and booming drum machines" with "sharp wordplay" but found that formula for the album lacking and suggested listening to his free mixtapes.[13] Paul MacInnes of The Guardian found the album disappointing, calling the Dirty South sound "by the numbers", the producers' contributions unengaging and Gucci's mumbling delivery hard to listen to.[14] Rob Boffard of NME criticized Gucci's flow and lyricism for being monotonous and irritating and the producers and guest artists for not offering anything worthy to the album, concluding that "'…Radric Davis' is deeply flawed, and ultimately Gucci has committed the worst crime in rap: he’s boring."[15]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Classical (Intro)"
Drumma Boy3:33
2."Interlude #1: Toilet Bowl Shawty" (featuring Mike Epps)Michael Epps 1:13
3."Heavy"
Shawty Redd4:31
4."Stupid Wild" (featuring Lil Wayne and Cam'ron)
Bangladesh4:30
5."All About the Money" (featuring Rick Ross)
Drumma Boy3:41
6."Lemonade"
Bangladesh4:05
7."Bingo" (featuring Soulja Boy and Waka Flocka Flame)
Scott Storch3:55
8."Spotlight" (featuring Usher)
Polow da Don3:53
9."I Think I'm in Love" (featuring Jason Caesar)
Zaytoven4:18
10."Bad Bad Bad" (featuring Keyshia Cole)
Fatboi3:38
11."Interlude #2: Toilet Bowl Shawty" (featuring Mike Epps)Epps 1:06
12."Sex in Crazy Places" (featuring Bobby V, Nicki Minaj, and Trina)
Fatboi4:18
13."The Movie"
4:00
14."Volume" (featuring Wooh da Kid)
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League4:07
15."Gingerbread Man" (featuring OJ da Juiceman)
Mannie Fresh3:37
16."Wasted" (featuring Plies)
Fatboi4:09
17."Kush Is My Cologne" (featuring Bun B, Devin The Dude, and E-40)
Drumma Boy5:17
18."Worst Enemy"
  • Davis
  • Gholson
Drumma Boy4:04
19."Interlude #3: Toilet Bowl Shawty" (featuring Mike Epps)Epps 1:05
20."Wasted (Remix)" (featuring Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, and Birdman)
Fatboi4:38
iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
21."Wasted (Remix)" (featuring OJ da Juiceman)
  • Davis
  • Williams
  • Douglas
Fatboi4:13
22."Shirt Off" (featuring Wooh da Kid and Frenchie)
Zaytoven4:26
23."Photoshoot"
  • Davis
  • Gholson
Drumma Boy3:57
24."She Got a Friend" (featuring Juelz Santana and Big Boi)
Fatboi4:01
25."I'm a Dog" (featuring DG Yola)
  • Davis
  • Mario "DG Yola" Talley
  • Dotson
Zaytoven4:34
26."Bricks" (featuring Yung Ralph and Yo Gotti)
Zaytoven4:45
27."Yelp"
  • Davis
  • Gholson
Drumma Boy4:55
Sample credits
  • "Lemonade" contains a sample of "Keep It Warm" performed by Flo & Eddie
  • "Kush Is My Cologne" contains a sample of "I Got Em" performed by Drumma Boy, Gucci Mane and J Money
Interpolate credits
  • "Kush Is My Cologne" contains an interpolation of "Rehab" performed by Amy Winehouse

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[28] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The State vs. Radric Davis: Gucci Mane: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
  2. ^ Kaufman, Gil (December 16, 2009). "Susan Boyle Remains Billboard Ruler As Chris Brown Settles For #7 - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
  3. ^ Reid, Shaheem (December 16, 2009). "Gucci Mane Speaks From Jail On New Albums, Young Jeezy Remix - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved December 23, 2009.
  4. ^ "Worst Enemy - Single by Gucci Mane". iTunes (US). Apple. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  5. ^ "iTunes - Music Videos - Worst Enemy by Gucci Mane". iTunes (US). Apple. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  6. ^ "Heavy - Single by Gucci Mane". iTunes (US). Apple. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  7. ^ "iTunes - Music Videos - Bricks (feat. Yo Gotti & Yung Ralph) by Gucci Mane". iTunes (US). Apple. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  8. ^ "iTunes - Music Videos - Photoshoot by Gucci Mane". iTunes (US). Apple. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  9. ^ "iTunes - Music Videos - She Got a Friend (feat. Juelz Santana & Big Boi) by Gucci Mane". iTunes (US). Apple. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  10. ^ Video on YouTube
  11. ^ a b "Reviews for The State vs. Radric Davis by Gucci Mane". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  12. ^ a b Heaney, Gregory. "The State vs. Radric Davis - Gucci Mane". AllMusic. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  13. ^ a b Matos, Michaelangelo (December 15, 2009). "Review: Gucci Mane: The State Vs. Radric Davis". The A.V. Club. The Onion. Archived from the original on February 15, 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  14. ^ a b MacInnes, Paul (February 5, 2010). "Gucci Mane: The State vs Radric Davis". The Guardian. London. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  15. ^ a b Boffard, Rob (February 22, 2010). "Album Review: Gucci Mane - 'The State Vs Radric Davis'". NME. IPC Media. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  16. ^ a b Errett, Joshua (December 16, 2009). "Gucci Mane - The State Vs. Radric Davis (So Icey/Asylum/Warner)". NOW. NOW Communications. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  17. ^ Breihan, Tom (January 11, 2010). "Gucci Mane: The Burrprint: The Movie 3-D / The State vs. Radric Davis". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  18. ^ a b Cloutier, Louis 'Delicate Beats' (December 22, 2009). "Gucci Mane :: The State vs. Radric Davis :: So Icey Ent./Atlantic Records". RapReviews. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  19. ^ Rosen, Jody (January 4, 2010). "The State vs. Radric Davis (Bonus Tracks) : Gucci Mane". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on January 8, 2010. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
  20. ^ a b Fennessey, Sean (January 12, 2010). "Gucci mane, 'The State vs. Radric Davis' (Asylum)". Spin. SpinMedia. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  21. ^ a b Markman, Rob (December 1, 2009). "XXL Reviews Gucci Mane's The State vs. Radric Davis". XXL. Townsquare Media. Archived from the original on February 10, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  22. ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  23. ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  24. ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  25. ^ "2010 Year-End Charts: Billboard 200 Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  26. ^ "2010 Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  27. ^ "2010 Year-End Charts: Rap Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  28. ^ "American album certifications – Gucci Mane – The State vs. Radric Davis". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
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