Trap God 2 Explained

Trap God 2
Type:	Mixtape
Artist:	Gucci Mane
Cover:	Trap God 2.JPG
Released:	February 12, 2013
Recorded:	2012
Genre:	Hip hop
Label:	1017 Brick Squad Records, Asylum/Warner Bros., Tommy Boy Entertainment
Producer:	Zaytoven, Lex Luger, DJ Spinz, C4, DJ Squeeky, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., 808 Mafia, Mike WiLL Made It, Purps, Drumma Boy, TM88, FKi
Prev Title:	Trap God
Prev Year:	2012
Next Title:	Free Bricks 2
Next Year:	2013

Trap God 2 is a mixtape by American rapper Gucci Mane, released on February 12, 2013.^[1] The mixtape features guest appearances from Young Scooter, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, Big Bank Black, OG Boo Dirty, Waka Flocka Flame, PeeWee Longway, Young Dolph, Rulet 1017, Verse Simmonds, Rocko and Lloyd.^[2]

Background

On December 27, 2012, the first song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Nothin' On Ya" featuring Wiz Khalifa.^[3] On January 4, the second song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Squad Car" featuring Big Bank Black and OG Boo Dirty.^[4] On January 19, 2013, during an interview with XXL Gucci Mane announced he would be releasing a sequel to his popular mixtape "Trap God", saying "I’m in the studio. Working on my mixtape, Trap God 2 I’m dropping that on Spring Break. I’ve got a movie coming out Spring Breakers, so I’m dropping Trap God 2: Spring Break Edition to coincide with the movie."^[5] On February 3, 2013, it was announced the mixtape would be released on February 12, 2013.^[6] On February 5, the third song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Handicap" featuring Big Bank Black.^[7] On February 11, 2013, the fourth song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Breakfast" featuring PeeWee Longway and Waka Flocka Flame^[8] A music video for the song "Servin'" was released on February 6, 2013. It has since had over 2 million views on YouTube.^[9] On February 11, 2013, the music video was released for "Squad Car" featuring Big Bank Black and OG Boo Dirty.^[10] On March 28, 2013, the music video was released for "Nothin' On Ya" featuring Wiz Khalifa.^[11] The music video for "Break Dancin'" featuring Young Thug was released on May 17, 2013.^[12]

Commercial performance

The mixtape sold 2,900 copies in the United States during its first week, which was not enough to chart.^[13]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Trap God 2 by Gucci Mane. . . February 12, 2013.
2. News: Horowitz. Steven J. Gucci Mane "Trap God 2" Mixtape Download & Stream. February 12, 2013. HipHopDX. February 12, 2013.
3. Web site: Gucci Mane & Wiz Khalifa – Nothin On Ya . Cheri Media Group . HipHopDX . December 27, 2012 . January 12, 2013.
4. http://rapradar.com/2013/01/04/new-music-gucci-mane-ft-big-bank-black-x-og-boo-dirty-squad-car/ Rap Radar :: New Music: Gucci Mane Ft. Big Bank Black x OG Boo Dirty “Squad Car”
5. http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2013/01/gucci-mane-speaks-on-making-his-major-motion-picture-debut-in-spring-breakers/ Gucci Mane Speaks on His Film Debut in 'Spring Breakers,' Says Riff Raff Is Lying - XXL
6. https://twitter.com/gucci1017/status/298248218297397248 Twitter / gucci1017: Trap God 2...Countdown... Feb
7. http://rapradar.com/2013/02/05/new-music-gucci-mane-x-big-bank-black-handicap/ Rap Radar :: New Music: Gucci Mane x Big Bank Black “Handicap”
8. http://rapradar.com/2013/02/11/new-music-gucci-mane-x-peewee-longway-ft-waka-flocka-breakfast/ Rap Radar :: New Music: Gucci Mane x PeeWee Longway Ft. Waka Flocka “Breakfast”
9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGtaUCu74pQ Gucci Mane - Servin (Official Music Video) - YouTube
10. http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/video-gucci-mane-f-big-bank-black-og-boo-dirty-squad-car Video: Gucci Mane f/ Big Bank Black & OG Boo Dirty "Squad Car" | Complex
11. Video: Gucci Mane f/ Wiz Khalifa "Nothing On Ya" . Complex . March 28, 2013 . March 29, 2013.
12. Web site: Gucci Mane (Feat. Young Thug) - Breakdance [Official Video |publisher=YouTube |date=2013-05-21 |access-date=2013-05-31].
13. Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 2/17/2013 . HipHopDX . February 20, 2013.