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Delusions of Grandeur
Studio album by
Gucci Mane
ReleasedJune 21, 2019 (2019-06-21)
Genre
Length57:53
Label
Producer
Gucci Mane chronology
Evil Genius
(2018) 		Delusions of Grandeur
(2019) 		Woptober II
(2019)
Singles from Delusions of Grandeur
  1. "Love Thru the Computer"
    Released: May 31, 2019
  2. "Backwards"
    Released: June 13, 2019
  3. "Proud of You"
    Released: June 18, 2019

Delusions of Grandeur is the thirteenth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on June 21, 2019, by Atlantic Records and 1017 Records.[2] The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Gunna, Lil Baby, Justin Bieber, Jeremih, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Dolph, Anuel AA, and Peewee Longway, among others.[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]

The album is supported by three singles: "Love Thru the Computer" featuring Justin Bieber, "Backwards" featuring Meek Mill and "Proud of You".[5] Delusions of Grandeur debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 selling 32,000 equivalent copies (3,000 in pure album sales).[6]

Background

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During an appearance on Beats 1 on June 13, 2019, Gucci Mane announced the title of his studio album.[7] In addition, he anticipated the album by stating: "it's going to surprise a lot of people, man, because [it's] a crazy album."[8]

Promotion

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The album's lead single, "Love Thru the Computer" featuring Justin Bieber was released on May 31, 2019.[9]

The second single "Backwards" featuring Meek Mill premiered on Beats 1 on June 13, 2019.[7][10] Its music video premiered on June 17, 2019.

Followed by the third single, "Proud of You" on June 18, 2019, alongside its music video that was directed by DreVinci WRKS released on the day after.[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bussdown"
J. White Did It3:06
2."Backwards" (featuring Meek Mill)
Zaytoven2:57
3."Special" (with Anuel AA)
4:03
4."ICE" (featuring Gunna and Lil Baby)
2:57
5."Love Thru the Computer" (featuring Justin Bieber)
J. White Did It2:52
6."Proud of You"
2:32
7."Bottom"
Tay Keith3:25
8."Hands Off" (featuring Jeremih)
2:35
9."Blind" (featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie)
Zaytoven3:33
10."Superstar"
  • Davis
  • Patrick Joseph
  • Jamarii Massey
  • MariiBeatz
  • Six7[a]
  • P.Kaldone[a]
  • Seph Got The Waves[a]
3:12
11."Upgrade" (featuring Navé Monjo)
  • Davis
  • Evan Hancock
  • White
J. White Did It3:24
12."Lame" (featuring Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross)
4:02
13."Potential" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Young Dolph)
4:50
14."Human Chandelier"
  • Davis
  • Massey
  • Daremey Steptoe
  • MariiBeatz
  • Six7
2:38
15."US"
  • Davis
  • Blume
Kenny Beats2:33
16."Look at Me Now"
  • Davis
  • Chambers
Tay Keith2:53
17."Making of a Murderer"
  • Davis
  • Lindstrom
  • Murda Beatz
  • Sool Got Hits[a]
2:46
18."Outro" (featuring DJ Drama and Peewee Longway)
Honorable C.N.O.T.E.3:35
Total length:57:53

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an uncredited co-producer
  • "Ice" is stylized as "ICE"
  • "Us" is stylized as "US"

Sample credits

Personnel

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  • Amani Hernández – mixing (tracks 1–3, 6, 7, 11–13, 15), engineering assistant (track 4)
  • Josh Gudwin – mixing (track 5)
  • DJ Riggins – mixing (track 8)
  • Jacob Richards – mixing (track 8)
  • Jaycen Joshua – mixing (track 8)
  • Mike Seaberg – mixing (track 8)
  • Max Deak – mixing (tracks 10, 14, 16)
  • Colin Leonard – mastering (all tracks)
  • Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez – engineering (tracks 1–3, 5–12, 15–17), mixing (tracks 1–4, 6, 7, 9–18)
  • Anthony Cruz – engineering (track 2)
  • Salvador Majail – engineering (tracks 10, 14)
  • Sean Paine – engineering (track 13)

Charts

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Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] 82
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[12] 18
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[13] 60
French Albums (SNEP)[14] 148
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 94
US Billboard 200[6] 7

References

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  1. ^ Williams, Aaron. "ucci Mane Maintains His Consistency On 'Delusions Of Grandeur' — For Better Or Worse". Uproxx. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  2. ^ Williams, Aaron (June 19, 2019). "Gucci Mane Reveals His 'Delusions Of Grandeur' Release Date With The Video For 'Proud Of You'". Uproxx. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Walker, Joe (June 20, 2019). "Gucci Mane Reveals Tracklist for 'Delusions of Grandeur'". OnSMASH. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  4. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Delusions of Grandeur – Gucci Mane". AllMusic. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Daramola, Israel (June 19, 2019). "Gucci Mane Reveals Delusions of Grandeur Release Date, Drops "Proud of You" Video". Spin. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Caulfield, Keith (June 30, 2019). "The Raconteurs Land First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Help Us Stranger'". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  7. ^ a b Saponara, Michael (June 13, 2019). "Gucci Mane Recruits Meek Mill for 'Backwards,' Announces 'Delusions of Grandeur' Album". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  8. ^ Montes, Patrick (June 18, 2019). "Gucci Mane Shares "Proud Of You" Video, Reveals 'Delusions of Grandeur' Release Date". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "New Music: Gucci Mane feat. Justin Bieber – 'Love Thru the Computer'". Rap-Up. May 30, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  10. ^ "New Music: Gucci Mane feat. Meek Mill – 'Backwards'". Rap-Up. June 13, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  11. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #531". auspOp. June 29, 2019. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  12. ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  13. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Gucci Mane – Delusions of Grandeur" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  14. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums Fusionnes – SNEP (Week 26, 2019)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  15. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Gucci Mane – Delusions of Grandeur". Hung Medien. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
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