This is a great example of what I said right here.
You just giving all the credit to Jeezy cuz he was the first to pop. Jeezy just happened to be the first to go somewhat mainstream in a new genre of music and was good(smart) enough to maintain it into a long respectable career. Nothing he did was legendary.
Kinda shows Shawty Red had more influence on the trap sound not Jeezy.
Gucci & Jeezy were out at the same time and both dropped hits in mid 05. I think Jeezy's just came out a lil earlier, so how is it there would be no Gucci without Jeezy? That just doesnt make sense.
Funniest part is all the people you named, were literally influenced or discovered by Gucci. If anything this makes the case Gucci is a legend not Jeezy. Gucci was the one who discovered The Migos and gave their cd to Quality control. Hell most of these newer Trap artists always say, Gucci or Lil Wayne when asked who their influence. I dont remember anyone really saying Jeezy
Quick-jabbing triplets had been a staple of rap, but the trio made the style sound fresh, thanks in large part to Takeoff, its master of syncopation. The rapper was shot and killed at 28 on Tuesday.
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Since his debut album “Trap House” in 2005, Gucci has been instrumental in birthing a new genre, signaling a seismic shift in the music world and reshaping the scene of that time. Today, this expansive sub-genre of hip-hop dominates the global music charts, with the “So Icey King” himself...
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im not quoting everything
Radric Davis is known by many monikers: Gucci, Guwop, La Flare, Trap God, Mr. Zone 6. But one word might stand the test of time more than any other: influencer.
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lil bibby, Fetty Wap, OG Maco, 21 Savage, Waka Flocka, Young Thug, Migos, Speaker Knockerz, Chief Keef, Peewee Longway
