Murder Was the Case (Gucci Mane album)

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Murder Was the Case
Melvin "Mel Man" Breeden (also exec.)
  • A. Cater
  • DJ Speedy
  • Tra Beats
  • Zaytoven
    • Gucci Mane chronology
    Bird Money
    (2009)     		Murder Was the Case
    (2009)     		Writing On The Wall
    (2009)
    Singles from Murder Was the Case
    1. "Murder For Fun"
      Released: August 21, 2008
    2. "Stoopid"
      Released: January 22, 2009
    3. "Runnin' Back"
      Released: April 20, 2009
    Professional ratings
    Review scores
    SourceRating
    AllMusic[1]
    RapReviews4.5/10[2]

    Murder Was the Case is the fifth studio album by American rapper

    Tommy Boy Entertainment. Production was handled by DJ Speedy, Zaytoven
    , Melvin "Mel Man" Breeden and Marlon "Big Cat" Rowe, the latter two also served as executive producers.

    The album debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200, making it Gucci Mane's third highest charting album at the time. Three singles were released off the album, the first being "Murder For Fun" which was released on August 21, 2008. The second single was "Stoopid", which was released on January 22, 2009. The final single was "Runnin' Back", which was released on April 20, 2009.[3] The "Stoopid" and "Runnin Back" singles had the following versions of the songs: main, clean, instrumental, dirty and clean a cappellas. The single versions of both songs are longer than on the album ("Runnin' Back" is 4:15 on the single and only 3:52 on the album).

    Controversy

    The album was the subject of controversy between Gucci Mane and Big Cat Records CEO Melvin Rowe, who released the album unofficially. However, in November 2010, the two squashed their beef and announced that they would be working together again.[4]

    Track listing

    No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
    1."Runnin Back (Getting Fat)"
    • Melvin Breeden
    • A. Cater
    • A. Cater
    • Melvin "Mel Man" Breeden
    		4:06
    7."Trap Money (Remix)" (featuring B.A. and Mook)
    • Davis
    • B. Almond
    • D. Rosario
    • Dotson
    		Zaytoven3:23
    8."Neva Had Shit"
    • Davis
    • Breeden
    • J. Brooks
    		Melvin "Mel Man" Breeden4:15
    9."Yella Diamonds"
    • Davis
    • L. Rogers
    • T. Slims
    		Tra Beats3:05
    10."Get Low (Like a Lambo)" (featuring Selassie)
    • Davis
    • Miller
    		DJ Speedy3:33
    11."Say Damn"
    • Davis
    • Miller
    		DJ Speedy3:02
    12."Cuttin off Fingaz"
    • Davis
    • Dotson
    • Marlon Rowe
    • Zaytoven
    • Marlon "Big Cat" Rowe
    		4:58
    13."Gangs" (featuring Biz)
    • Davis
    • T. Tisdale
    • Dotson
    		Zaytoven3:18
    14."Shittin Onum"
    • Davis
    • Miller
    		DJ Speedy4:36
    Total length:51:44

    Charts

    References

    1. ^ Jeffries, David. "Murder Was the Case - Gucci Mane | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
    2. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (May 5, 2009). "Gucci Mane :: Murder Was the Case :: Big Cat Records/Tommy Boy". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
    3. ^ "Gucci Mane "Running Back" | GigaCrate - Dj Friendly Digital Music". GigaCrate. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
    4. ^ "Gucci Mane and Big Cat Records Squash Beef". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
    5. ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
    6. ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
    7. ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
    8. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2020.

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