Free Gucci: Diplo Teams Up w/ Gucci Mane for a Remix Album

2009-12-06

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So sorry for the down time the last couple of days people. Major technical down fall happening right now, like it wasn’t enough that my laptop died, this week some with very little time on their hands has been enjoying themselves with hacking first my Facebook account, then my e-mail, then First Up! and I fear that this farce is not over yet. If u have received e-mails from me since the 2nd of December ’til yesterday, please ignore them. I have full control over the account again so now it’s safe to send submissions etc.

Well, that said, let’s try to get BIB shall we?

Year wrap ups are closing in and what can we say other than 2009 was pretty much a great Diplo-year? Not only that Diplo has big things brewing in the pipeline with Robyn, it’s now clear that the legendary Philly native will remix Gucci Mane’s acclaimed “Cold War mixtape”-series. The Grammy nominated producer and songwriter signed on for the project to support the Decemburrrr 8th release of Gucci Mane’s “The State Vs. Radric Davis” in light of the rapper’s recent legal woes. The remix album will incorporate Diplo’s unique fusion of electronic, hip-hop, reggae and Brazilian carioca inspirations.

“I thought it would be cool to have a bunch of kids and weirdos do some mixes of his songs, we all are fans and we are from different scenes. Gucci is a rapper that doesn’t try and be anything he is not, he’s straight up. Maybe it’s ironic and all, but I’m just a fan and have been since day one. Gucci Mane is the cool uncle I never had even though I’m pretty sure I am older than him“

Gucci Mane was sentenced to 12 months in Fulton County Jail on November 12, 2009 for violating his probation conditions. The courts have informed the rapper that he may be eligible for release in 6 months or less. Gucci’s 1017 Brick Squad label will team up with Diplo’s label, Mad Decent, to release a “Free Gucci” t-shirt in promotion of the remix album.

Despite his incarceration, Gucci Mane will continue with his first major release led by the singles ‘Wasted’ featuring Plies and ‘Spotlight’ featuring Usher. The 20-track LP will feature a slew of cameos from the likes of Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, Cam’ron, Trina and So Icey family Nicki Minaj and OJ Da Juiceman amongst others. Polow Da Don, Bangladesh, Jazze Pha, Mannie Fresh, Scott Storch, Drumma Boi and long-time associate Zaytoven also contribute their production talents to this pinnacle album in the Atlanta-rapper’s career.

And speaking of Diplo remixes, the only view I get before my eyes thinking of Diddy Pop’s lil’ Dirty Money constellation is that absolutely hideous ad-campaign on Hypem some months back. That skin was just… well, I can’t find the proper words for it really. But it made me judge Dirty Money on spot, promised myself never to listen to rubbish like that but as in many cases Diplo force me into doing just that. Love this remix of ‘Angels’.