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A lot of people gravitate towards Gucci Mane's music for the punchlines and party-ready vibes. But the prolific Atlanta luminary is going in a different direction for his forthcoming album, Episodes. The project will drop alongside his book of the same name on October 17, with both focusing on the ugly side of his journey to fame, influence, and generational wealth.
Guwop gave his fans a hint as to what the biographical novel will be about in a recent Instagram post. "All my fans that’s been struggling with mental health this one is for u! You are not alone!"
We have learned more through the publisher, Simon & Schuster, though. The synopsis reads, "“n Episodes, Gucci revisits his life and shares what was really going on for the first time. The mental anguish, the pitfalls, the triggers no one speaks about. Each episode is Gucci experiencing something—something you may remember from the news or even heard in his music—and giving you the background of where he was mentally."
It continues, "He reveals how his fascination with money got the worst of him, why he committed certain crimes, the story behind his ice cream cone tattoo, and how his wife felt watching him overdose. Along the way, he interviews medical professionals and mental health experts to provide insight into mental health awareness."
Both of these latest singles, "Voices" and "Psycho," touch on his prison experiences, mental well-being, and intrusive thoughts that got the best of him at times.
The tracks still maintain Gucci's signature flair but with a touch of introspection. Check them out below.
Quotable Lyrics From "Voices":
I keep hearing these voices
Buy more jewelry, buy five new Porsches
They say I ain't mentally stable
Spent a million on hay just to feed my horses
I keep hearing these voices (Voices)
Ripping me up, saying, "Buy Rolls-Royces" (Ripping me up)
Skrilla is clearly leaning further into the lane that made “Doot Doot (6 7)” take off, and his new song and music video “RYLO” makes that direction obvious. The mood mirrors that same shadowy energy, built around somber piano lines, light but tense percussion, and added layers of strings and laser like effects that heighten the atmosphere. The track nods to fellow MC Rylo Rodriguez, matching his presence with gritty street scenes, money driven boasts, and sharp, cinematic details throughout the verses.
There is a long instrumental stretch before the final hook that slightly slows the pacing, taking away some of the track’s drive. Still, fans of the Philly rapper will likely find plenty to enjoy here, while those who were not sold on his earlier work probably will not be converted by this release. As Skrilla’s visibility continues to grow and edges closer to oversaturation, it will be interesting to see whether he expands his sound or stays locked into this formula. That answer may come on his next album, which he teased in the video description under the title The Face Of Zombie Land.
Release Date: January 4, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: The Face Of Zombie Land
Crashing out with all my crashouts,
I just snorted a 30 milligram, hope I don't pass out,
Why the f**k these n***as keep on acting like thеy crashouts?
Riding around, four choppers, and I'm dolo-ing the fast route
