Joining forces with producer
Metro Boomin,
Gucci Mane celebrated his first year of freedom after incarceration with
Drop Top Wop, a ten-track collaborative effort with the St. Louis trap-beat master recorded over just two days. His eighth release to arrive following his stint in jail,
Drop Top Wop includes a trio of tracks featuring high-profile guests like
Offset ("Met Gala"),
2 Chainz and
Young Dolph ("Both Eyes Closed"), and
Rick Ross ("Loss 4 Wrdz"). These highlights bring variety and help break the occasional monotony that might set in after long stretches of
Guwop's languid flow and
Metro Boomin's hypnotic production. For those in search of choice nuggets in the prolific artist's intimidating discography, standouts include the horny "Helpless," the funhouse synth "Tho," and the ominous dollhouse vibe of "Dance with the Devil." Overall, while a worthwhile inclusion in
Gucci's catalog,
Drop Top Wop is most likely to be appreciated primarily by the
Wop faithful still hungry after a dizzying seven releases within one year. The effortless collection is yet another victory lap for the reborn rapper, ideal for celebratory cruising with the top down while shaking the streets with
Metro Boomin's rumbling beats. ~ Neil Z. Yeung