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SONG REVIEW: "Spotlight" by Gucci Mane (featuring Usher)

Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane has followed the blueprint of fellow southern rapper Lil' Wayne's success as a guest rapper du jour-turned-solo hitmaker.  In the past year, Gucci has turned up on recent hits by R&B chart toppers Mariah Carey, Mario and Trey Songz.  His shine on those tracks prepared his first single "Wasted" from his upcoming The State Vs. Radric Davis in becoming a hit on urban radio.

The album's second single "Spotlight" featuring R&B superstar Usher will most likely give Gucci his first crossover hit as a lead artist.  The breezy uptempo jam, produced by Polow Da Don, lightens up the rapper's usual southern street sound with a generic, pop music friendly rhythm and a catchy hook by Usher.  Notwithstanding, "Spotlight" will please the ears of listeners from the clubs and throughout.

"Spotlight" by Gucci Mane (featuring Usher)
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SONG REVIEW: "Celebrity" by Rich Boy

Alabama rapper Rich Boy changes up his sound for the recently leaked tuned "Celebrity."  Over the Polow da Don production, Rich Boy stays on the same topic of material things for what he's been known but changes up the sound with the dance-pop sound that fellow rapper Flo-Rida has popularized for hip-pop artists since 2008.  The track may sound very catchy and like a club banger, but his fanbase may witness a 180-degree change.

 

"Celebrity" by Rich Boy

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