"Tone It Down" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane featuring American singer Chris Brown. Produced by Cardiak, A1, and Hitmaka, it was released on June 20, 2017 as the lead single from Mane's album Mr. Davis (2017).Gucci Mane and Chris Brown Drop New Song 'Tone It Down' | XXL
Background "Tone It Down" was released about a month after he dropped the commercial mixtape Droptopwop. Mane and Brown had collaborated on previous releases like Brown's hit single "Party" co-starring Usher, Mane's b-side "MoonWalk" co-starring Akon, and "Ms. Breezy" off Brown's 2010 mixtape In My Zone 2.Gucci Mane's 'Tone It Down' Featuring Chris Brown: Listen | Billboard
Composition The song is based on a flute-driven production from Cardiak and Hitmaka.Gucci Mane - Tone It Down Feat. Chris Brown (Prod. By Hitmaka) Lyrically, the track has Gucci demanding those around him to take his actions seriously and humble themselves, hence the title. "Hold up lil homie tone it down / 'Cause the jewelry that you're rockin' is for kids / I'm a grown up," the rapper insists in his first verse.Gucci Mane Drops “Tone It Down” Featuring Chris Brown | The FADER
Critical reception AllMusic praised the song for being "the best combination of rap bravado and vocal soul".
Music video The music video was released August 6, 2017.Gucci Mane Feat. Chris Brown "Tone It Down" Video
Charts Chart (2017) PeakpositionUS Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)16US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)Billboard2
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Release history Region Date Format Label United StatesJune 20, 2017 Digital download July 24, 2017 Urban Contemporary radio
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