Gucci Mane Unveils "Evil Genius" Release Date & Tracklist

Atlanta, GA – As the cold weather in the fourth quarter of the year settles in, Gucci season falls upon us once again. After many delays and teases, Gucci Mane has finally announced the release date and tracklist his new album, Evil Genius.

ATL’s trap god took to Twitter to announce the album’s release date, saying” Fuck it I’m dropping #EvilGenius Decemburr 7th.”

Afterward, Gucci posted a hand-written track list of 17 songs, with features from NBA Youngboy, Kevin Gates, Lil Skies, and Quavo among others. His star-studded collabo with Bruno Mars and Kodak Black, “Wake Up in The Sky” will also make on the album’s final cut.

 

In a recent interview with Billboard, Gucci Mane says that he has been putting his best efforts into making Evil Genius into one of his best albums in his lengthy catalogue.

“I’ve been really working on the songs,” said Gucci. “You know, I just don’t put out anything. So, I’m trying to make this project one of my best projects ever. I’m really trying to collaborate with the best producers and make sure I give my fans something that they can be like, ‘Ok, Gucci still coming hard. He still passionate about the music.”

Evil Genius is Guwop’s first full-length project since last winter’s El Gato The Human Glacier. The album will be on all streaming outlets on December 7. Check out the track list below.

1. Off The Boat
2. By Myself
3. Bipolar (feat. Quavo)
4. Cold Shoulder (feat. NBA YoungBoy)
5. Not Goin (feat. Kevin Gates)
6. On God
7. Outta Proportion
8. Just Like It (feat. 21 Savage)
9. Wake Up In The Sky (feat. Bruno Mars Kodak Black)
10. Solitaire (feat. Glacier Boyz)
11. Lord
12. This The Night
13. Mad Russian (feat. Lil Skies)
14. Money Callin
15. Hard Feelings
16. Dead Broke
17. Lost Y’all Mind (feat. Quavo)

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Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Rapper Nominated For Songwriters Hall of Fame

New York, NY – Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott is breaking history by becoming the first female rapper to be nominated for the prestigious 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame award, the Associated Press reports.

After churning out Hip Hop and Pop hits such as the Hot 100 hit “Get Ur Freak On” and the classic “Lady Marmalade” featuring Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil Kim and Mya, which have lasted through the test of time, the Grammy Award-winning composer could also become the third rapper to be awarded the illustrious award. She will sit alongside the Hall’s previous inductees JAY Z and Jermaine Dupri.

Missy announced the news on her Twitter and congratulates the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s other nominees which include Mariah Carey, TLC songwriter Dallas Austin as well as Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics.

“I am Humbly Grateful to be nominated with so many other AMAZING writers,” the VA-native wrote. “Congratulations to all of them also.”

On June 13, 2019, six songwriters will be inducted at the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 50th annual Induction Awards Gala in New York City.

Songwriters are eligible for induction after writing hit songs for at least 20 years. After becoming a member of Devante Swing’s Swing Mob in the early 90s, Missy has been a force in the music game. After departing Swing Mob, she helped formulate the late Aaliyah and Ginuwine’s sound along with Timbaland. Over time, Missy would go on to work with Destiny’s Child, Whitney Houston and Ciara.

Missy pushed the limits of what it means to influence the culture through the sound of music and innovative visuals.

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Ja Rule & 50 Cent’s Long Running Feud Ends With Block Button

The long running feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent seems to have just reached fever pitch online. The Murda Inc. vet hit Instagram and Twitter on Tuesday (November 6) and revealed the Power exec had blocked him on social media.

“Bwahahahaha @50Cent BLOCKE ME,” he wrote. “he can dish it but can’t take it… stop acting like everything he do is dope he’s TRASH…lmao how’s that get the strap on single doing for you??”

Bwahahahaha @50cent BLOCKED ME ??? he can dish it but can’t take it… stop acting like everything he do is dope he’s TRASH… lmao how’s that get the strap on single doing for you??? ???

A post shared by JaRule (@ruleyorkcity) on Nov 6, 2018 at 11:27am PST

Ja Rule was evidently replying to 50’s jab from earlier today. The Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ mastermind claimed he’d put Murda Inc. out of commission.

“TBT This was me watching 106park like Boy when I come out ya finished,” he wrote. “LOL put the whole label out of business.”

TBT This was me watching 106park like Boy when I come out ya finished. ?LOL put the whole label out of business. ?#bellator #lecheminduroi

A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Nov 6, 2018 at 10:14am PST

Although Ja Rule and 50’s beef stretches back decades, the block follows another recent online war of words between the two Hip Hop heavyweights. It started when 50 clowned Murda Inc.’s first lady Ashanti for low ticket sales. 

From there, 50 went on to buy 200 seats at one of Ja Rule’s concerts so they’d be empty. Ja Rule then retaliated by posting several photos of 50 in drag and clowned his “get the strap” catchphrase by morphing it into “get the strap-on.”

And so the story goes …

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Offset Reveals Solo Album Release Date

Offset is the last remaining Migos member who hasn’t released a solo album — but that’s about to change. On Tuesday (November 6), the Atlanta-bred super rapper revealed his solo effort is coming on December 14.

He let his fans know with a simple tweet.

“12-14-18,” he wrote.

The project will follow Quavo’s Quavo Huncho, which was released last month and Takeoff’s November release, The Last Rocket.

The platinum-selling trio has more on the horizon. According to a recent interview, Culture III is expected to drop in early 2019. The project will mark the follow-up to Culture II, the group’s third official studio album.

Upon its January release, the album shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, pulling in roughly 199,000 units. It included the singles “MotorSport” featuring Nicki Minaj and Offset’s wife Cardi B as well as “Stir Fry.” 

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Offset Reveals Solo Album Release Date

Offset is the last remaining Migos member who hasn’t released a solo album — but that’s about to change. On Tuesday (November 6), the Atlanta-bred super rapper revealed his solo effort is coming on December 14.

He let his fans know with a simple tweet.

“12-14-18,” he wrote.

The project will follow Quavo’s Quavo Huncho, which was released last month and Takeoff’s November release, The Last Rocket.

The platinum-selling trio has more on the horizon. According to a recent interview, Culture III is expected to drop in early 2019. The project will mark the follow-up to Culture II, the group’s third official studio album.

Upon its January release, the album shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, pulling in roughly 199,000 units. It included the singles “MotorSport” featuring Nicki Minaj and Offset’s wife Cardi B as well as “Stir Fry.” 

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