It’s said that art mirrors life. In hip-hop’s case, there’s always been a deliberate entanglement of perception and reality. Fans demand their MCs be real…but never too real. Successful hip-hop is about the hint of the danger, the tease of it, the mystique. Hip-hop is about balance.
Gucci Mane is an artist striving for that balance, volatility versus musicality. Controversy, including a feud with former collaborator Young Jeezy, has grabbed the headlines, with insufficient regard paid to his considerable mic skills, raw talent, and business acumen. Gucci is looking to wrest his name from public speculation and let his own words do the talking.
“I wish everybody well who’s making money in this rap game,” the Atlanta-raised rapper says, dismissing the controversy that followed him in the past. “My own rap game is going so good, I’ve got so many things on my plate at my label, that I don’t got time for other people’s business.” With a deal with Asylum Records as the boss of his own label, So Icey Entertainment, Gucci does indeed have a full schedule with no time to dwell on the past.
“I live my life with no regrets. I just wish that a lot of things never happened, but anybody can wish,” says Gucci. Sounds like a man with his eyes on the prize. And you’d expect nothing less from an artist who ground his way to the top via the hustle of independent records. Signing to Big Cat Records in the wake of his local single “Black Tee,” he dropped his debut record, Trap House, in May 2005. The independent album moved an impressive 140,000 units, largely on the strength of the “Icy” single, featuring Jeezy. Clamor over song rights sparked dispute, and the resulting rift grew.
Controversy notwithstanding, Mane’s independence was cemented: “I was on the independent scene for about two years,” he recalls. “It’s crazy! You gotta go into your own pocket to support your craft. You need other avenues to have money coming in, to support your stuff. You might win, you might lose, and it’s a gamble out there with the independent circuit. One thing you’d better have is good music because without that, you go downhill fast in the independent game.”
Good music firmly in hand, Gucci was fast approaching stardom when more tragedy befell him. But let’s backtrack; how did the man born Radric Davis in Bessemer, Alabama, become Gucci Mane, mouthpiece for Atlanta stuntin’? Mane remembers little from his time in Alabama, just that it was rural, and that it’s changed dramatically since he left at the age of nine. “I gotta shout out Alabama though, because they holdin’ it down,” he affirms. “Every time I go there to do a show, I’m impressed with how hip-hop culture has taken root.”
Mane’s identity coalesced when he moved with his mother to Atlanta. “I lived all of my adolescent and adult life in Atlanta,” he explains. “I’m from East Atlanta Zone Six; it was hard, man, it was real rough. I grew up in the Starter jacket era: they’d take your Starter jacket, your 8Ball jacket, they’d take your hat, your shoes. It was just no holds barred on the streets, dog eat dog. If you missed the bus, you had to be crewed up or you’d get jumped. It was wild when I came up.”
It’s a bleak portrait. When asked to describe his home life more vividly, Mane offers a look into his contemplative side, a side honed as a schoolyard poet. “I was just a young dude in a single parent house most of my life. I can’t complain that much. I would guess it’s like any black child growing up in a single parent household. There are a lot of people who know how that is. I didn’t have a lot coming up; but what I did have, I appreciated. I was blessed to have a caring mother to raise me right and to help me with my business ventures; she’s been there through the whole struggle. There’s a lot that goes along with that; it made me who I am today.”
A stepfather would enter the picture during Mane’s adolescence, introducing not only a male figure, but also inspiration for Mane’s unusual moniker. “My father came in, the original Gucci Mane; that’s what people in the neighborhood called him, and that’s where I get my name from. From then on, I grew up the son of a hustler and a schoolteacher; it was the best of both worlds because I was educated twice.” Drawing inspiration from a pantheon of rappers before him –Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Ice Cube, the Beastie Boys, N.W.A—Mane went on to release Trap House, a lethal brew of his signature sound: “I call my music straight Gucci: going hard and whatever beats you make you for me, if I’m feeling it, if I’m rocking with it, I’m gonna crush it. When you hear me, you hear a lot of pain, a lot of hood; you hear what’s going on in the inner city in Atlanta.”
Unfortunately, Trap House was ill timed; the month of its release, Gucci was accused of murder and jailed for two days. Eventually deemed to be acting in self-defense, and without sufficient evidence to hold him, Mane was exonerated. But the ordeal left an indelible imprint on the man. “I learned to keep better company, watch where I go, and be mindful of my surroundings at all times,” he reveals. “Watch what I say, watch what I do and how I do it, just keep myself out of the wrong crowd.”
“I always stand up man,” he continues. “I’m one of the toughest guys I know. It’ll take a lot more than that to break me down.” Undeterred, Mane was back in the studio, preparing 2006’s eerily apropos Hard To Kill. The buzz from Hard To Kill vaulted Gucci Mane from regional commodity to national treasure, and major labels responded accordingly: “There was a bidding war going on, and I liked Atlantic’s approach. They made it known that they wanted me, they felt where I was going and that I could grow with them.”
Asylum/Atlantic Records welcomed Gucci Mane in early ’07, granting him his own imprint, So Icey Entertainment. With it comes an entire stable of artists, the So Icey Boyz. As the Boyz ready for their own exposure –“I got them in training; they be in the weight room, pumping iron, doing pushups, shopping at the mall, buying ice”—Gucci is focused on his magnum opus, Back to the Trap House. “I started working on the album, and by the third song, I was like ‘This is going back to the Trap House.’ I started feeling the same way I did when I made my first album. It had the same feel to it, the same freshness. And I had the same hunger and desire I had when I first started rapping.”
“Since I went major, I want everybody to know I’m still keeping it street, keeping it hood,” Gucci maintains. “I’m trying to take it back to all my fans that I had when I first started my career. And at the same time, I’m trying to open up my new album to a new fan base. So it’s a mix for everybody coming together, like my first album was.” Gucci has always prided himself on his innate ability, and his refusal to let guest appearances dictate the tone of his records. “I just want people to know I’m a great songwriter, man,” he asserts. “I’m passionate about what I do, and it’s choreographed strategically when I do it. I bring a lot of experience, creative wordplay, and a crazy style. And my albums, I record most of the songs without writing them down; it’s a God-given gift and I just get paid for it. It come from God, it’s like wondering what makes a bird fly. He made me a poet like the great poets of the past.”
But don’t mistake Gucci’s confidence for self-absorption. The vicissitudes of his career have dictated a longer view. Lyrics aside, he’s less preoccupied with visible means and more so with acting as an emissary from his under-repped block. “I’m not the one to glorify what goes on in the hood,” he insists. “We have everything there, the whole range from violence to people getting on the bus and going to work. There’s a lot more to the hood than just drugs. It’s a bigger story, there’s a big picture. I went to school in that neighborhood, I worked there, I trapped there, I hustled there, and I got my name there. I’m proud to be from East Atlanta Zone Six, and I claim there. I hold that on my back and carry that, to be the first one from there to really rock.”
And Gucci’s professional aims have matured as well. While other rappers stress platinum plaques, Gucci hasn’t forgotten the route he took to stardom. “I made a lot of CDs on my own. People fucked with me and supported me, and just made me the man I am today. That’s my blueprint right there, and I stay mindful of it. So now, my only concern is that people feel my music; at the end of the day, I do it for people to feel it. If one person feel it, two people feel it, I feel like my job’s been done.”
Fortunately for Gucci, he should be prepared to welcome an army of new fans with Back to the Trap House. But longstanding fans shouldn’t fear; they’ll recognize “Freaky Gurl,” reprised from its previous appearance from Hard To Kill. Luda, upon hearing the joint, asked for a guest spot on the remix. Said remix now appears as the lead single on Back to the Trap House, following in Gucci’s theme of mating old and new. Over a bouncing, meandering beat from Cyber Sapp, the two cook up the requisite concoction of whips, chips, and chicks. Also look out for “Bird Flu,” the album’s number two single, laced by New-York based Supa Sonics. Elsewhere, firm guest verses from Rich Boy and Pimp C of UGK round out Gucci’s regional flavor, while Bay-area producer Zaytoven (of “Icy” renown) locks down Gucci’s West Coast appeal.
Gucci Mane has something for everyone, and with the struggles of the past in his rearview, Gucci is settled in for his ride to the top. “I’m best known for controversy but I’m trying to gain respect as a songwriter and entertainer. I plan to hit them so hard with this album; who knows what the future will bring. I’ll be banging them out till I can’t bang no more.”
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Gucci Mane Lyrics
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Put me in the freezer 'cause I'm so icy (2)
Put me in the freezer, put me put me in the freezer, p-p-put me in the freezer 'cause I'm so icy (repeat)
verse 1 (Baby D):
Its baby D, Gucci shawty low we gotta be a hit
I walk up in the club chain hangin to my dick
I kno that I'm the shit, so haters start talkin down on me
Bout a half a mill on me look at my wrist
The whole interstar don't shine like this
Bitch I'm rich gotta in glu watch
Put me in the freezer, 'cause I'm so hott
I'm so icy from my head to my feet
That I don't ride, I glide down the streets
These chains ain't cheap, these frames ain't cheap
If you ain't talkin bout money shawty then don't speak
Put me in the freezer right next to the beef
My chain 56s grams to oz?s
Take them shades down then you can clearly see
That errybody in the A icy like me
(course)
verse 2 (Gucci):
Itz the opposite of baller hi dawg its real cold
The opposite of big clay cousins will dro
Where the price high, Gucci price low
Chain hang low 'cause Gucci said so
If a hater see my chain then you kno he wanna fight me
Firss still change the party dawg alwayz bring em to the light
Oh no Gucci mane, bout ta (?)
Wit the blue n white chain it could change the whole world
Ima ice yo see the light show
Club night club right Gucci shawty hello bright
Grey stones red stones yellow lights bigger is so bright
I could use it as a flashlight
So icy ima bout to fall
(course)
verse 3 (Shawty-Lo):
Yea I'm so hott, but still so cool
I keep the heater on me 'cause I rock dem cool
Wit dem ice cubes?
Shawty thts wuts hannin
Yea rondaa whispered I'm the o-straight jackson
Ima walkin freezer, ice straight carried
Ima walk easier , I'm not average
Baby on my wrist sayin he so flashy
And they glued together like front street and (?)
Yeah.. the press don?t matter
I keep that fave heater
I could spend a lot of cheddar
When you get money, you can do whatever
Slashes on my face I can see a little better
(course)
In Gucci Mane's song "Put Me in the Freezer," the chorus repeats the phrase "Put me in the freezer 'cause I'm so icy." The ice metaphor is driven home hard as the three rappers in the song describe their wealth and bling. Baby D raps about walking into a club with a "full pound" on him and half a million dollars worth of jewelry, telling haters not to speak unless they're speaking about money. Gucci Mane's verse references his chain, which hangs low because he said so, and how everyone wants to fight him when they see it. Shawty-Lo keeps things icy yet cool, carrying a heater on him at all times if anyone wants to test him. All three rappers boast about their success and the ice that comes with it, emphasizing their wealth and status.
The lyrics to "Put Me in the Freezer" go beyond just bragging about wealth and material possessions, however. The artists are painting a picture of a lifestyle and an attitude that comes with that kind of success. They describe themselves as walking freezers or heaters, capable of moving through the world with ease and confidence because they have the funds to back it up. Their jewels and watches gleam and shine, making them feel invincible and untouchable.
Overall, "Put Me in the Freezer" is an ode to wealth and status, where the more ice you have, the cooler you are. The song speaks to the hip-hop culture that has long celebrated expensive cars, jewelry, and accessories as symbols of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Put me in the freezer 'cause I'm so icy
I am incredibly rich with a lot of jewelry and I am very popular due to my high financial status, which is why I believe people should put me in the freezer, as it symbolizes how cool and icy I am.
Put me in the freezer, put me put me in the freezer, p-p-put me in the freezer 'cause I'm so icy (repeat)
I am repeating my previous statement about putting me in the freezer because of how rich and popular I am and how cool and icy that makes me seem.
Its baby D, Gucci shawty low we gotta be a hit
This is Baby D speaking, and I am with both Gucci and Shawty Lo. We have to succeed in our music careers, so we will do everything we can to achieve our goals.
I walk up in the club chain hangin to my dick
I enter into clubs with a lot of jewelry hanging down as low as my genitals, which implies how rich and successful I am in my career.
I kno that I'm the shit, so haters start talkin down on me
I know that I am highly successful and popular, and therefore, some people may envy and criticize me for my success.
Keep a full pound on me so keep em down homie
I carry a strong weapon with me to protect myself from haters or people who may try to harm me and my successful career.
Bout a half a mill on me look at my wrist
I have about half a million dollars worth of jewelry on my wrist, which proves how successful and wealthy I am.
The whole interstar don't shine like this
The whole entertainment industry cannot match the level of shine and success I have achieved in my career.
Bitch I'm rich gotta in glu watch
I am very rich and successful, so I have an expensive, glamorous watch to show off my status.
Put me in the freezer, 'cause I'm so hott
I am so successful and trendy that people should put me in a freezer to symbolize my coolness and popularity, even though I am actually very hot.
I'm so icy from my head to my feet
I am rich, popular, and cool from complete head to toe, which makes me very successful and trendy.
That I don't ride, I glide down the streets
I am so wealthy and popular that I do not need to walk or ride, but rather, I smoothly glide through the streets to show off my high status.
These chains ain't cheap, these frames ain't cheap
The jewelry and accessories I wear are not inexpensive, but rather, they are very valuable and glamorous.
If you ain't talkin bout money shawty then don't speak
If you do not have a lot of money or success to talk about, then you should not speak to me, as I am only interested in people who are as wealthy and successful as I am.
Put me in the freezer right next to the beef
Put me in the freezer with the meat products as a humorous way of saying that I am as cool as meat that needs to be stored in a freezer, but also implying that I am a valuable and important commodity.
My chain 56s grams to oz?s
My chain is very heavy as it weighs at least 56 grams, which is quite valuable and shows my high status.
Take them shades down then you can clearly see
If you take off your sunglasses, you can clearly see how trendy and successful I am.
That errybody in the A icy like me
Everyone in the A city or entertainment industry is just as cool and successful as I am, and this helps me relate more to them.
Itz the opposite of baller hi dawg its real cold
I am unlike other ballers, as I am much cooler and more successful, which is represented by the coldness of my icy glamour and success.
The opposite of big clay cousins will dro
I am not like the famous rapper Big Clary Cousins, who may drool or envy my cool and successful status.
Where the price high, Gucci price low
Even though I am a successful baller with a lot of money and status, the price of my jewelry and accessories is relatively low for their high quality and value.
Chain hang low 'cause Gucci said so
The chains I wear hang low because I, Gucci, have decided it is fashionable and popular to do so.
If a hater see my chain then you kno he wanna fight me
My chains are so valuable and glamorous that if a hater sees them, it may cause them to become angry and want to fight me for them.
Firss still change the party dawg alwayz bring em to the light
I am a powerful and popular figure in the entertainment industry, and my presence can change the atmosphere of any party, as I bring light and energy to the room.
Oh no Gucci mane, bout ta (?)
Oh no, Gucci Mane is about to introduce something very impressive or successful, which will make everyone amazed and happy.
Wit the blue n white chain it could change the whole world
My blue and white chain is so valuable and impressive that it has the potential to change the world and inspire others.
Ima ice yo see the light show
I am so cool and successful that I can make you see a light show with my ice and glamour.
Club night club right Gucci shawty hello bright
Whenever I am at nightclubs, my presence makes everything brighter and more lively, bringing energy and glamour to the environment.
Grey stones red stones yellow lights bigger is so bright
The jewelry and accessories I wear, including grey and red stones, and yellow lights, are very glamorous and impressive, and certainly very bright and valuable.
I could use it as a flashlight
The brightness and coolness of my jewelry and accessories are so impressive that I can use them as a flashlight when I need light.
So icy ima bout to fall
I am so cool and successful that it feels like I am walking on ice, which may make me fall at any moment due to how icy I really am.
Yea I'm so hott, but still so cool
I am very successful and trendy, but I am also very cool and calm under pressure.
I keep the heater on me 'cause I rock dem cool
I carry a strong weapon with me at all times, despite my cool and calm exterior, in order to protect my valuable and successful career.
Wit dem ice cubes?
I am surrounded by cool ice cubes, both in terms of my icy coolness and the physical ice cubes around me.
Shawty thts wuts hannin
Shawty, that is what is happening right now - we are experiencing an icy coolness and success in our lives.
Yea rondaa whispered I'm the o-straight jackson
Someone named Rondaa has whispered that I am the Michael Jackson of this generation, indicating how successful and iconic I am.
Ima walkin freezer, ice straight carried
I am a moving, walking freezer, carrying my valuable and cool ice with me wherever I go for everyone to see and admire.
Ima walk easier , I'm not average
My success and coolness make everything in life easy for me, and I am therefore not an average or ordinary person.
Baby on my wrist sayin he so flashy
The jewelry I wear on my wrist is so valuable and glamorous that even a baby would notice and say how flashy and impressive it is.
And they glued together like front street and (?)
The expensive and valuable jewelry and accessories I wear are very valuable and special, and are forever glued to me, just like how important street and family connections are glued together.
Yeah.. the press don?t matter
When you are as successful and cool as I am, negative press or criticism does not matter or affect me.
I keep that fave heater
I always carry my favorite and most valuable heater or weapon with me to protect my successful career.
I could spend a lot of cheddar
I have so much money and success that I can spend a significant amount without worrying about financial issues or consequences.
When you get money, you can do whatever
The more successful and wealthy you become, the more options and possibilities open up for you, and you are free to do whatever you like.
Slashes on my face I can see a little better
The slashes on my face, indicating toughness and success, actually help me see things more clearly and better, which further contributes to my success and coolness.
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