Delusions of Grandeur (Gucci Mane album)

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Delusions of Grandeur
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ReleasedJune 21, 2019 (2019-06-21)
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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]

Contents

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [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

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

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

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bussdown" J. White Did It 3:06
2."Backwards" (featuring Meek Mill) Zaytoven 2:57
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 Keith 3:25
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

Sample credits

Personnel

Charts

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

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