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It’s not that I hate Gucci Mane, it’s just that I’m not quite sure why seemingly every artist on the planet wants him on their track. What about the man is so great? With that in mind please know that it’s almost difficult for me to say this, but I’m kinda digging Gucci’s new single Spotlight. On the production tip Polow Da Don comes through again with a densely layered, synth heavy and damn catchy beat, while Gucci flips his sometimes annoying rhyme style into a memorable flow that may just stay in your head for days (I mean, the man does hilariously reference Elimidate). And add Usher to the chorus, delivering an old-school R&B hook? I’ll admit it, Spotlight’s my new guilty pleasure. Don’t you judge me. Fans of Gucci should check stores, and DJBooth, for more when his new album The State vs. Radric Davis drops this December.

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$MDB$
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THE BEAT THOED!! BUT THIS SONG ITSELF WASNT ALL DAT !!

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

cb126405
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I've gotta go with the very generic and repetitive (but true) statement : Everything was hot except Gucci. Alright, he wasn't that bad...but compared to that HOT beat from Polow and Usher's crazy hook, Gucci came in 3rd. His flow was decent, but this is still single material nonetheless.

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

1_O-TYME_1
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Gucci does seem to be on every track right now, thats bad for hip hop!

I saw this on hotnewhiphop.com today, and i was like "oh gucci, well im definitely not listening to that" then i saw it on here and read the review, and thought i should listen to it, but i probably should have stuck with my gut instinct!

But this does have that kinda flow that would be stuck in my head, same with the hook, which is insane in my opinion

this may be the first gucci song to end up on my ipod!

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

XuUP17
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Usher and Polow made a great track! The only problem was Gucci. I seriously gave him a chance on this track. I wanted to like him, but he simply sucks. 1 star to make a point

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

Phantom
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cb126405, I couldn't have said it better.

Why do respectable artists work with this man? I think less of Usher now than I did when he released a song based on legal documents.

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

big-fan
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haha this is probably the first gucci song ive listen to the end in a long time but, loved the beat, loved the hook, and i gotta say gucci even though i think he is wack, sounded real nice on this track

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

Aussie_Pride
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I want a a remix...

production is tight, usher's hook is good (though im not a fan of his work on guest hooks) & even Gucci came with some decent rhymes.

maybe I should jump on the Gucci bandwagon since the rest of the residents are so against him, haha

3.5

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

mo city
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this song go hard tho.

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

Big-A
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Usher's hook is mediocre, beat too. Gucci is wack, period. 1 1/2

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

FredRico
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People are really starting to scare me with the acceptance of Gucci's "flow". Witnessing a car accident may also stay in my head for days, that doesn't mean it's a good thing.

What is wrong with his voice/diction?! How can that not ruin the song after 3 seconds (literally) for you?! His delivery is awful!

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

donjonjon
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I almost thought this was a re-tread of Love in this Club.
I'm not a big fan of Gucci either (maybe i should listen to him more?) but i'd prefer more stuff like Wasted, 1 of my fav songs of the year.

this aint a bad track and it works in the clubs

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

Dougie Fresh
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hahah so much hate on gucci, hes on top of his game, all them niggas want him on there tracks for that reason.. beat was banging so was Ush,

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

frozilla33
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Respectable artists work with the man for 2 reasons. One, he's blowing up right now and is one of the most watched artists in the game. Two, he has one of the if not the best FLOW (notice i said flow, not overall rapper) in the game. I feel like he makes other rappers step their flow up when they're on the track with him. Sure there lyrics might be better but next to a verse with an amazing unmatched flow, no matter how good the lyrics are it sounds crappy. An example is a couple of the new Snoop Dogg and Gucci songs, feel like snoop killed his flow on these tracks.

Onto the song: while not my favorite of guccis he still has a great memorable flow as usual and creative visual lyrics and usher and the beat are nice. Banger.

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

frozilla33
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Also, listen closely, its not hard to hear what he says and if you don't want to focus on his lyrics than his flow will blend in with the beat cause his flow is almost always on and don't worry bout it.

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

SeanTheRobot
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I just listened to it without paying much attention..so..idk what that says about the track..was Gucci actually on it...didn't notice him (which could be a good thing)

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

K-Flow
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what do people see in Gucci

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

Phantom
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@frozilla - Why not Ludacris? It's a safe bet he annihalates Gucci in every aspect. Even Nelly with his losing streak bests Gucci's flow and lyrical ability. Why not Chamillionaire?

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

dillon_68
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This fails horribly to the amazing sucess that was "Wasted". Still not a huge Gucci fan, but Usher saved the track.

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

incendy
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Usher gets a 10 and Gucci gets a 0...

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

boss dogg
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Gucci sucks (Jeezy all day) and the fact that ppl likes his rhymes is mind boggling...this song was cool until gucci open his mouth....im sure it will get some play from radio....oh yeah look out for the video they just shot this past weekend

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

H.
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Hook sounds like one Akon sing but passed it along to Ursh. I like Gucci but I his commerical sound on this one is subpar. He doesn't even sound like the same Gucci from before he "blew up."

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

DJ Z
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The song sounds like it was created for someone else (anyone else) and then Gucci's label people scooped it up for him and had Usher record some new ad libs. Am I off? Polow killed the production, but the vocals didn't match.
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Posted on Oct 21, 2009

frozilla33
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@phantom its hard to explain, to me personally I think its the fact that he's on multiple drugs when he records his songs that he taps into this flow that is much different than another artist would have on a track to the point where it kind of becomes part of the beat. I too am a great fan of ludacris but I feel like his flow is more like pow pow pow punchlines and harder than a really crazy flow. Also, a lot of gucci songs vary in the flow. To me chamillionaire is all about the lyrics and to me his flow isn't that great. Idk, i think we're in a way using different definitions of the word "flow". Nelly I agree is capable of great flow on multiple tracks, for example I really enjoyed "Long Night ft. Usher".

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

frozilla33
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Another thing I find about Gucci songs is that many of them I start out thinking... "hmm...what this all about..?" and then after a few more lines i'm nodding my head and feel like i'm bumping to the music in a different way than listening to other rappers songs. I've only starting liking Gucci's material since he came out with Photoshoot, but I feel like the way he sounds with the instrumental is unmatched on some tracks. And the fact he's been putting out tracks like crazy like wayne was doing has really pushed him ahead recently.

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

Kerwyn
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Cool song. I like.

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

$arah
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I really like the background flow. Relaxing tune, but at the same time I want to dance

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

Menilik MHD
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HAHAHA all you Guchi haters HAHAHA now he has a song with a heavy weight!!"!

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

Co-Sign3
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I fail to understand why Gucci Mane is so popular. He doesnt posses any qualities that somebody who calls themselves a rapper needs to have. terrible flow, terrible lyrics, annoying tone, cliche subject matters......why gucci why!
okay on to the song...

3 stars for Usher - His hook was good, but kind of repetitive, however if Gucci wasnt so mediocre then it wouldnt stick out as the memorable bit of the song!

4 stars for the beat - Polow keeps it coming with the fire! He's been keeping it coming over the past few months ("Number One Sex", "Drop It Low", "Back To The Crib", "Medicine", "Baby By Me" and so on) This is no exception!

1 star for gucci - As the booths' rating system tells us; 1 star means 'GARBAGE'

Overall - 2 stars

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

Mr.Top Hat
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People are really starting to scare me with the acceptance of Gucci's "flow". Witnessing a car accident may also stay in my head for days, that doesn't mean it's a good thing.

What is wrong with his voice/diction?! How can that not ruin the song after 3 seconds (literally) for you?! His delivery/voice is awful!

Don't lower your standards just because the beat and hook knocks!!!
Another beat/hook done wasted.

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

DJ SonicFLOOD
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Effing hot beat! Effing sexy hook by Usher.

Not feeling Gucci though. It ruins the mood of the song. If only Polow jumped on the song to take the "Spotlight" away from Gucci a bit more.

Seriously what is it with all these Gucci songs and features?

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

that1kid13
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gucci is growing on me, ill say yet again. BUT this song is NOT that hot. at all. and im not sold on usher's part either.
usher: 1.5
beat: 1.5
gucci: 2.5

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

tj13ballin
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its ok
usher hook is the best
gucci needed to come harder

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

kickassron198
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if user was out of the song it would sound alot better

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

kickassron198
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if user was out of the song it would sound alot better

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

Quicksilvr44
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If Gucci was replaced by another then it would be a good song.

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

dj em
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i love gucci

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

Meldawg
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did i just read multiple say gucci has nice flow? are you kidding? i give up on hip hop if the song charts anywhere near the top... gucci mane goes against everything ive ever loved about hip hop

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

BiggKEV
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it was aliight

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

J-NEBULA
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Well...Imma have 2 disagree wit' the members who dislike this song...This is a great track!! I don't know what is about Gucci..But I like his music & I'm not ashamed 2 say that!! People wonder why Talented artist like Usher & Wayne works wit em'... It's because right now , Gucci is as popular as he has ever been..The production is classic alone..This is a top 5 record...period.. & I'm definitely copin' Gucci's New album when it drops...BURR!!!!

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

J-NEBULA
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Gucci!!!!

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

SJD
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I have to agree with @DJspinz!! It's good to see Usher on the song and the beat is chillz! Gucci just blew up..Gucci!!!

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

PattyPatty85
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I don't think Gucci is that good but I gotta say this song is catchy and it's going directly to my mp3 player

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

AzRealAsDeyCum
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The production is great on this track and Usher comes through on the hook. But Gucci Mane fails to do his part. Im not the type of person to give an artist a pass cause it's catchy song or it has a bangin beat. You have to impress me with some substance in your music, it doesn't have to be lyrical, but at least rap about some reality real @*#$!. No more pop rap songs. Im tired of those type of songs.

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

joshL
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Gucci is not as bad as everyone sayin he is, and Polow wasnt as good here as everyone says he is either. Gucci is nowhere near the top, but this beat isnt either. it sounds generic and unmastered as all hell. Rrrsher was fresh tho.
2.5

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

joshL
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Gucci is not as bad as everyone sayin he is, and Polow wasnt as good here as everyone says he is either. Gucci is nowhere near the top, but this beat isnt either. it sounds generic and unmastered as all hell. Rrrsher was fresh tho.
2.5

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

djgohard
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i like some of gucci's tracks, but this is a mad cheesy attempt at cracking the mainstream radio stations. big ups to him getting usher on a track but he doesn't fit AT ALL on this. i know all the gucci heads are going crazy saying he's sold out with this one...and he kinda did.

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

Kastur Troi
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Gucci's flow remind of me Two Live Crew. I haven't heard a good song from him since Icy.. but even that got old quick.

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

nub-luv
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sick beat, great hook, nice flow= hit sing in the clubs...enough said

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

arron
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like the tune i reckin if i listen to it a bit more i love but other than that mint song

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

Denela
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Wow!! Wasn't expectin' this type of track from Gucci! Usher Killed the Chorus in my opion! Polo did an great job wit' the beat!!

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

Denela
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P.S. keep it up Gucci!!!

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

Gman
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I heard this yesterday & I though 2 myself "Is this Usher on the track wit' Gucci"? Well I guess it shouldn't be a suprise...I applaud Gucci for tryin' somethin' different & takin a little break from mixtape music....The production is on point start 2 finish..Polo Da Don is a Top 5 producer in my book....

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

Gman
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Always forgettin 2 rate.....

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

Young Swish
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Gucci is so wack. I mean i try to like him, but only he could mess up a beat and hook like this.

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

Seijuro Hiko
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not a song that im dying to hear, but will nod my head if it came on this is a "nine thirty or ten" song def not a 11 or 12:15 lol

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

simplygravy
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Beat is kool - why is this author hating on Gucci? I love Gucci's voice, his sense of humor and ad libs and the beats wherever he gets them from. This isn't really my type of beat but he had 2 accommodate Usher. Gucci haters eat dicks - really small deformed ones - lol! @*#$! yall

Posted on Oct 23, 2009

bull4life123
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this sound good!!!!

Posted on Oct 23, 2009

J Words
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I notice that myself as well why is Gucci collaborating with all these different artist for all of a second maybe he threats them with a gun

Posted on Oct 26, 2009

rehdd
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fxck wuht yaL say
dis sonq is hot

Posted on Oct 26, 2009

Davidj
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keep it up big dog

Posted on Oct 27, 2009

J-NEBULA
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Wonder when the video's comin' out for this song...goin' straight 2 my I-pod Touch when it does....

Posted on Oct 27, 2009

twinboi 2 you hoez
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i mean its gucci who dont like anything he on but im a jeezy fan 2 da fullest

Posted on Oct 28, 2009

DJ_MARVZ
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polo da don is crazy on the production and usher was great on the hook..i wonder who wrote the hook cuz it was pretty good..but it seemed fake for gucci, seemed like a cheap way to get into the pop world...he needs to stick with what got him this far..like what he got on the BURRPRINT 3..gucci is definitly forgettable on this track n i feel most will walk away only remembering usher on the hook..overall ithink the song was okay, nothing id play on my ipod, but at the sametime i wouldnt b shocked if i heard it next time i hit one of these white college bars

Posted on Oct 28, 2009

R0c_Na+i0n93
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Great Song Until gucci mane came in. He has no talent at alll he the lamest rapper out.

Posted on Oct 29, 2009

GStan10
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Gucci's flow is OK but he is like singing/rapping and his voice sucks. A dude with a better voice and that flow would be sick. But I wasn't feelin it from Gucci. He was forgettable. I'll spin this for Usher and the production.

Posted on Oct 31, 2009

J Brady
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Why is everyone so split about gucci? I mean he's okay and ill admit i listen to some of his stuff but i fail to see why he has such a hold on listeners. I guess you either love or hate the guy, and I'm leaning towards hate after this track. Its a waste of another good Polow beat.

Posted on Nov 01, 2009

arron
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mint song

Posted on Nov 03, 2009

CQuest
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The only thing that is good about this, is that Usher is back in the scene.

Posted on Nov 03, 2009

D-/\/\an
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this is what you call serendipity. you cant expain why it works, it just does. nothing about this song goes together, but its indeed a banger

Posted on Nov 06, 2009

Dougie Fresh
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@*#$! all you Gucci haters!

Posted on Nov 08, 2009

Bobby # 1
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ok

Posted on Nov 12, 2009

croatia
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Gucci Man - the grown soulja boi LMAO

Posted on Nov 13, 2009

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