Delusions of Grandeur | ||||
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Released | June 21, 2019 | |||
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Length | 57:53 | |||
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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]
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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]
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]
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]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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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 It | 2:52 |
6. | "Proud of You" |
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| 2:32 |
7. | "Bottom" |
| Tay Keith | 3:25 |
8. | "Hands Off" (featuring Jeremih) |
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| 2:35 |
9. | "Blind" (featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie) |
| Zaytoven | 3:33 |
10. | "Superstar" |
| 3:12 | |
11. | "Upgrade" (featuring Navé Monjo) |
| J. White Did It | 3:24 |
12. | "Lame" (featuring Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross) |
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| 4:02 |
13. | "Potential" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Young Dolph) |
| 4:50 | |
14. | "Human Chandelier" |
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| 2:38 |
15. | "US" |
| Kenny Beats | 2:33 |
16. | "Look at Me Now" |
| Tay Keith | 2:53 |
17. | "Making of a Murderer" |
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| 2:46 |
18. | "Outro" (featuring DJ Drama and Peewee Longway) |
| Honorable C.N.O.T.E. | 3:35 |
Total length: | 57:53 |
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Sample credits
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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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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