I Still Am Yo Gotti Blesses the Streets with New Album.
Gotti is back and better than ever with his newest project, I Still Am! Released on Friday (Oct.
27), I Still Am follows 2013’s highly successful I Am project and instantly picks up right where it
left listeners. He remains true to himself and fulfills on his ninth studio album. As expected, the
album is fueled with nothing but bangers from the second the first song plays to its ending track.
The 13 tracked LP features the talents of Chris Brown, Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, and
more.
The album is very genuine and fresh. Gotti speaks on topics ranging from his past life, loyalty,
trials, tribulations, and growth. Just as the album’s title, the Tennessee heavyweight makes it
clear that he is indeed still here, regardless of all the situations and obstacles that try to reinforce
themselves in his life, the people who have come and gone, he is here to stay.
The production on the album is quite impressive. I Still Am contains a variety of sounds. In one
moment listeners are taken to church with “Back Gate,” the next moment they are instantly
transported into a Maybach riding through the hood as they listen to “Around the World.” The
production definitely ups the versatility factor and helps to elevate Gotti as an artist.
The first stand out of the album arrives with “Back Gate!” The production on this record is truly
insane as Gotti enlists a choir in the background as he raps about the trap. It is as if the church
meets the trap and meshes together in a sort of symbiotic relationship. Gotti serves nothing but
heat with his raw lyrics and clean execution. DJ Hustle
Of course, the album’s lead single, the Nicki Minaj assisted “Rake It Up” is an instant banger
that will have women from everywhere on their feet ready to deliver their best twerk and even
better Nicki impression as they rap her verse, but “Juice’ is a definitely a close second as it is
literally just as upbeat and energetic. The chorus is contagious and the beat packs nice punch.
Gotti is great with forming choruses that stick and make you want to just party all night long.
The Memphis rapper switches the tone for a more serious side with “Different.” He speaks on
how many people change up on him and try to make him feel different because of his success.
This song is one of the more relatable tracks just as many can relate to the feeling of having
people switch up or call you different for doing you and leveling up your life.
“Save It for Me” is a more smoother record for the ladies. Chris Brown delivers an immaculate
chorus that will have everyone singing as they record plays and Gotti talks that talk about having
the one whom you have always desired but some type of roadblock always formed.
The second half of the project holds hard hitting records that DJ’s and clubs all over will have a
field day with such as the French Montana assisted anthem, “Oh Yeah,” and “Yellow Tape,”
featuring, 21 Savage.
This album shows that Gotti really deserves more credit and attention than what he has received
and definitely places him up there with some of the other trapoholic greats.
I Still Am, tells Gotti’s story of his success, his growth, and his struggle with slipping back into
his past life. The rawness and authenticity of the album will make listeners appreciate the project
and truly relate to the words flowing from Gotti’s mouth. The album hits topics that strike with
fans and listeners while also providing them music that they can get hype to.
Well done Gotti, you have proven yourself yet again.
I Still Am is available on streaming music services, and iTunes!
Written By
Joseph Gaither