Gucci Mane Presents: So Icy Summer

Released in July 2020, 'So Icy Summer' serves as both a Gucci Mane solo project and a massive compilation for his revamped 1017 label roster. Spanning 24 tracks, the album is a sprawling showcase of the 'New 1017' talent, including Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, and Big Scarr. Sonically, it adheres to the high-fidelity trap standards of the early 2020s, featuring production from frequent collaborators like Zaytoven and Tay Keith. The album is notable for its position in Gucci's career as a 'talent scout' phase, where his own verses often serve to introduce or validate his younger proteges. Critical reception noted the album's length as a challenge but praised the chemistry between Gucci and his new signees, particularly on tracks like 'Both Sides' and 'SoIcyBoyz'. It stands as a document of the Atlanta trap ecosystem's durability and Gucci Mane's transition from an underground icon to a corporate kingmaker.