The Return of Mr. Zone 6

The Return of Mr. Zone 6
Studio album by
Gucci Mane
ReleasedMarch 22, 2011
Recorded2010
GenreSouthern hip hop
Length56:10
Label
Producer
Gucci Mane chronology
Bricksquad Mafia
(2011) 		The Return of Mr. Zone 6
(2011) 		Writing On The Wall 2
(2011)

The Return of Mr. Zone 6 is the eighth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on March 22, 2011, by 1017 Brick Squad Records and Asylum Records. The album features guest appearances from Birdman, Waka Flocka Flame, Master P and Rocko, while the majority of the production was provided by Drumma Boy, except for two tracks that were produced by Zaytoven and Southside.

The album debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Billboard's Top Rap Albums charts, with first week sales of 22,064 copies in the United States.[1][2]

Promotion

The music video for "Mouth Full of Golds" featuring Birdman (directed by Mr. Boomtown), was released on February 21, 2011.[3] The track also appeared on Birdman's mixtape, called Bigger Than Life. Released were these two music videos (directed by Mr. Boomtown) for "I Don't Love Her" featuring Rocko and Webbie,[4] and "24 Hours".[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic65/100[6]
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[7]
The A.V. ClubB−[8]
Cokemachineglow63%[9]
Los Angeles Times[10]
NOW Toronto[11]
The Phoenix[12]
Pitchfork Media6.6/10[13]
PopMatters[14]
RapReviews[15]
Slant Magazine[16]

The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. August Brown of the Los Angeles Times said that although Gucci's "notoriously screwball wordplay takes a back seat to a more sedate menace", his "inimitable rasp is where it should be".[17] David Jeffries of AllMusic complimented the album's removal of "radio-friendly numbers and polish", and praised Drumma Boy's production.[18]

In contrast, Jesse Cataldo of Slant gave the album a more negative review, awarding it 2 out of 5 stars and criticizing Gucci's mediocrity.[19]

Track listing

The Return of Mr. Zone 6 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."24 Hours"
Drumma Boy4:35
2."Mouth Full of Golds" (featuring Birdman)
Drumma Boy4:10
3."This Is What I Do" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame and OJ da Juiceman)
Drumma Boy4:46
4."Reckless" (featuring Cap and Chill Will)
  • Davis
  • D. Winters
  • Willie Pritchard
  • Gholson
Drumma Boy4:28
5."Shout Out to My Set" (featuring Wooh da Kid)
Southside4:00
6."I Don't Love Her" (featuring Rocko and Webbie)
Zaytoven4:04
7."Better Baby"
  • Davis
  • Gholson
Drumma Boy3:32
8."Brinks" (featuring Master P)
Drumma Boy3:28
9."Pretty Bitches" (featuring Wale)
Drumma Boy4:49
10."Pancakes" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame and 8Ball)
Drumma Boy4:19
11."Hell Yeah" (featuring Slim Dunkin)
  • Davis
  • Mario Hamilton
  • Gholson
Drumma Boy3:45
12."My Year"
  • Davis
  • Gholson
Drumma Boy3:53
13."Trick or Treat" (featuring Slim Dunkin, Wooh da Kid and Waka Flocka Flame)
  • Davis
  • Hamilton
  • N. Malphurs
  • J. Malphurs
  • Gholson
Drumma Boy6:21
Total length:56:10

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[20] 18
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[21] 8
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[22] 2

References

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  3. ^ "Gucci Mane: "Mouth Full Of Golds" f. Birdman (Video)". Prefixmag.com. 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
  4. ^ Jamika Chatman (2011-03-15). "Gucci Mane - I Don't Love Her Video featuring Rocko, Webbie". Kovideo.net. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
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  8. ^ "Gucci Mane: The Return Of Mr. Zone 6". The A.V. Club. 2011-03-22. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
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  10. ^ Brown, August (21 March 2011). "Album review: Gucci Mane's 'The Return of Mr. Zone 6'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
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  14. ^ Amidon, David. "Gucci Mane: The Return of Mr. Zone 6". PopMatters. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
  15. ^ "Gucci Mane :: The Return of Mr. Zone 6 :: 1017 Brick Squad/Warner Bros. Records". Rapreviews.com. 2011-03-29. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
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