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Gunna’s One of Wun: A Calm Take in Chaos<\/b><\/p>\n
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With many of his songs being all-out hype and blood-pumping, One of Wun proves to be a defining point in the career of Gunna. Join <\/span>JAVEN KONG<\/b> as he explores Gunna\u2019s newest album in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-194px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ min_height=”84px” custom_margin=”-80px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-145px|auto|-100px|auto|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” 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text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Gunna\u2019s One of Wun dropped in May of this year, after weeks of teasing.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n So much has gone on in the rap world this year, amid<\/span> Kendrick Lamar\u2019s ongoing beef with Drake<\/span><\/span><\/a>, as well as Killer Mike\u2019s <\/span>surprise triple Grammy<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span> Album releases from 21 Savage, Metro Boomin, and YE (formerly known as Kanye West), have also graced the scene. <\/span><\/span>All of this and<\/span> it\u2019s only been 6 months since the start of this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n Amid all that has been happening, Gunna released <\/span>One of Wun<\/span><\/span><\/a> on May 10, his third album in three years. Rapper Gunna, real name Sergio Kitchens, hails from Atlanta, Georgia. He spearheads a new generation of rappers, alongside Lil Baby, Travis Scott, and 21 Savage among others. With hits like \u201cfukumean\u201d, and top charting albums like \u201cDS4EVER\u201d and \u201cDrip or Drown 2\u201d, the rapper is known for hard drill and drum beats, along with his calm rap style and heavy instrumentals on tracks.<\/span><\/p>\n \n One of Wun, however, stands out\u00a0 from his other albums, as the \u201cDrip Too Hard\u201d rapper is known for exciting and fast-paced tracks. This new album brings out a mellow tone in Gunna, allowing the rapper to express his recent life in calmer tones. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/javen-2.jpg” title_text=”javen 2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Gunna is known for his \u2018chill vibe\u2019 amid interesting beats in his songs. <\/span>Photo courtesy of <\/span>Complex<\/span>.<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”0px||2px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n One of Wun explains Gunna\u2019s mentality that he is irreplaceable, with a special quality. That much is true, as Gunna raps in the song \u2018prada dem\u2019 that he is living in luxury, reflecting on his lifestyle now that he is one of the world\u2019s most famous and accomplished rappers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, the Georgia native acknowledges that his pre-fame life was never\u00a0 easy, rapping in songs such as \u2018collage\u2019 that he built his life from the ground up, which speaks of a true story for most successful rappers, such as fellow <\/span>XXL 2019 Freshman class graduate<\/span><\/a><\/span> Dababy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Gunna also warns that even though he is accomplished, he is not fazed by hateful comments about him, rapping in the song \u2018on one tonight\u2019 that \u201cAin\u2019t no human bein\u2019 determine my fate\/ The more I get it in, the more they gon\u2019 hate\u201d. Gunna also mentions in \u201cstill prevail\u201d that he is resilient in the face of adversity. Lyrics from track 11 talks about his triumphs against challenges, possibly hinting about his struggle regarding his<\/span> convicted gang involvement<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The rapper then brings the album slowly to a close in later tracks by bringing in softer beats with deeper meanings, reminiscent of Drake in his RnB hits.<\/span><\/p>\n His last track \u201ctime reveals, be careful what you wish for\u201d, has a Travis Scott-esque tune to it, swapping out the piano and trap beat for an ethereal feel to the second half. It\u2019s reminiscent of Scott’s <\/span>\u201cI KNOW ?<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/a> from his 2023 album \u201cUtopia\u201d, where <\/span>La Flame<\/span><\/i> swapped the beat midway in the song, from veiled other-worldly confusion to a fast trap beat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/bY1kLt4iz94?si=_E1eDMQN4VBxkzCd” src_webm=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/bY1kLt4iz94?si=_E1eDMQN4VBxkzCd” play_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Gunna\u2019s \u201cwhatsapp(wassam)\u201d, was released as an album teaser on May 3rd, 2024.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium,Ogg” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Looking at Gunna\u2019s previous album \u201cA Gift And A Curse\u201d, both albums seem to have the same drum and trap beats. However,\u00a0 One of Wun has a mellower edge, bringing to life a more relaxed side to Gunna\u2019s music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n American music publication Pitchfork reviewed A Gift And A Curse<\/a><\/span>. They mention it being a take on Gunna rapping about his court cases, and \u201ctrying to describe the emotional strain of a case that has torn apart brotherhoods and changed his outlook on life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n One of Wun replicates that emotional strain, showing Gunna\u2019s struggles amid his legal troubles. Tracks like \u201cconscience\u201d and \u201clet it breathe (feat. Roddy Ricch)\u201d explain that he wants to \u201ctrust the process and let it all go\u201d on the former track and the raps seem to encapsulate his thoughts on the matter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s also worth noting that this album lacks features from prominent artists and rather, features artists from different genres or rappers that have lost relevance. You can argue that Offset and Roddy Ricch are big, but they\u2019ve kept a relatively low profile compared to artists like Drake and Lil Baby, whom Gunna was used to featuring in past albums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n However, One of Wun also shows Gunna\u2019s resistant side to his troubles, seemingly fighting against all the negative attention he\u2019s received. Songs on the album including \u201cthe time\u201d and the songs following after, seem to go back to back with reflections on his struggles.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n He seems to be looking back, and raps about how he has learned lessons and conquered struggles. However, these views would be missed by the casual listener hitting the skip button, as he pairs those meaningful words with lowkey beats amid a marred flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s safe to assume that in these tracks, Gunna has taken a dire hit to his rhyming, as he seems to be caught up in the emotions of what has happened to him in the past. However, his lyrics have no misses, as he beats out his feelings strongly, making up for his unusually terrible flow.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/javen-3.jpg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”javen 3″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Gunna\u2019s sense of style seems to match his lifestyle, as pictured here with lavish amounts of jewellery. Photo courtesy of Page Six<\/span>.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium”]<\/p>\n
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