Gummo (song)
| Gummo | |
|---|---|
| 6ix9ine | |
| publication | November 10, 2017 |
| length | 2:37 |
| Genre (s) | Trap , gangsta rap |
| Author (s) | 6ix9ine, TrifeDrew |
| Producer (s) | Pi'erre Bourne |
| Label | TenThousand Projects , ScumGang Records |
| album | Day69 |
Gummo ( spelling : GUMMO ) is a song by the US rapper 6ix9ine from 2017. The first single of his mixtape Day69 was written by the artist himself together with TrifeDrew , and produced by Pi'erre Bourne .
background
Gummo is based on a beat originally provided by Pi'erre Bourne for rapper Trippie Redd . However, he passed the instrumental on to his friend 6ix9ine, who recorded his song on it. In view of the controversial and sometimes criminal history of the musician, Bourne was not enthusiastic about the unplanned change of line-up and did not want to be associated with it. He arranged for his producer tag to be removed from the recording and also ended all collaborations with Redd.
In addition to a solo version by Gummo, there is also a remix recorded with the successful rapper Offset on Day69 .
Music and lyrics
In Gummo is a crossover of the two Hip Hop -Subgenres Trap and gangsta rap . While the beat through the range of 808 - bass drums , hi-hats , claps and soft synthesizer former style is to you, the aggressive, loud and violent rap corresponds 6ix9ines the second-mentioned. Gunshots can also be heard at the beginning of the song . In terms of content, the song revolves around a tough and brutal life in a US neighborhood . The musician raps about how in this place - partly by himself, partly by third parties - people are shot and killed again and again without hesitation and without warning. He also describes how he is having a sexual affair with the listener's girlfriend, who based solely on oral sex , which he otherwise has no feelings for.
Music video
The music video for Gummo plays in a urban setting in Brooklyn and shows 6ix9ine how he and a large group of other people before a block moshing . Sometimes he and others are wearing bandanas . The actors form gang signs with their hands , take selfies with smartphones and imitate the use of firearms with their arms . The performer also dances in front of a police car with large sacks of marijuana on the hood . The shots to be heard at the beginning are visualized by showing stylized blood splatters and bullet holes next to the song title . The former also overlay several other scenes in the video clip .
criticism
Gummo received mostly positive reviews. It was often presented as the highlight of the Day69 mixtape in reviews, and some critics sometimes felt that the complete work could not meet the high expectations of this single. The loud rap, which is reminiscent of Lil Jon or Limp Bizkit , as well as the energy and the rebellious and brutal attitude of the musician, which challenges and provokes lovers of old-school hip-hop on the one hand, but also from the movement of the Soundcloud , was emphasized in particular -Rape stand out. An innovative, creative vision was recognized in his style. Due to its manageable duration, the title would not be boring. The atmospheric, dark and catchy beat production by Pi'erre Bourne was particularly praised. However, 6ix9ine's frequent use of the word " nigga " without being African American was criticized .
success
Gummo marked the commercial breakthrough in the USA for 6ix9ine . There the song managed to reach number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was awarded double platinum. It was also featured in the Canadian Hot 100 , where it climbed to 32nd and achieved platinum status. In the German-speaking area it did not hold its own in the charts.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Mixtape credits. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ XXL article about the beat debate. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ "Day69". Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ Lyrics. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ music video. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ Mention of the location. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ "Day69" criticism of laut.de. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ "Day69" review by Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ The Musical Hype Review. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ The Ringer article on 6ix9ine and "Gummo". Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ Afro.com article on 6ix9ine. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ US charts. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ US awards. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ Canadian Charts. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .
- ↑ Canadian Awards. Retrieved October 18, 2019 .