Solitaire (Gucci Mane song) explained

Solitaire
Cover:Gucci Mane - Solitaire.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Gucci Mane featuring Migos and Lil Yachty
Album:Evil Genius
Released:March 2, 2018
Length:2:16
Chronology:Gucci Mane
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Prev Year:2018
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Next Year:2018

"Solitaire" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane featuring American hip-hop group Migos and fellow American rapper Lil Yachty, released on March 2, 2018 as the lead single from the former's twelfth studio album Evil Genius (2018). The song was produced by Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E., DJ Durel, Quavo of Migos, and Lab Cook.

Composition

"Solitaire" is a trap song[1] that features an "electronic-sounding instrumental reminiscent of an '80s video game".[2] In it, Gucci Mane raps about his lifestyle and compares it to his past life,[3] also mentioning in the chorus playing solitaire in a prison cell when he was incarcerated. The rappers center on their money and jewelry in the song.[4]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on May 22, 2018. Directed by Clifton Bell, it sees the rappers showing their jewelry[5] as they rap in a room resembling the inside of a diamond, while a trio of women puff on vape pens.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kreps . Daniel . Hear Gucci Mane Team With Migos, Lil Yachty for Icy New Song ‘Solitaire’ . . March 2, 2018.
  2. Web site: Mojica . Nick . Gucci Mane Taps Migos and Lil Yachty for New Song Solitaire . . March 2, 2018.
  3. Web site: Renshaw . David . Gucci Mane recruits Migos and Lil Yachty for “Solitaire” . . March 2, 2018.
  4. Web site: Chin . Mallory . Gucci Mane Teams up With Migos & Lil Yachty On "Solitaire" . . March 2, 2018.
  5. Web site: A. . Aron . Gucci Mane, Migos & Lil Yachty Get Iced Out For "Solitaire" Music Video . . May 22, 2018.
  6. Web site: Gucci Mane, Migos & Lil Yachty Iced Out with Diamonds & Kandypens in "Solitaire" Video . . May 23, 2018.