Crushin Feelings
Enlightened | Atlanta Georgia | 08/16/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard of Freddie Gibbs last year (2009) on his critically acclaimed mixtape MidwestGangstaBoxFrameCadillacMuzik. What stood out the most about Gibbs was his ability to switch his flow mid verse while still maintaining a lyrical edge. Gangsta Gibbs is easily one of the more lethal mc's rapping today containing a sharp wit, menacing flow, and unapologetically honest lyrics coupled over some hard hitting beats. His style reminds me a lot of Young Buck with a Twista-like Midwest flow and Z-Ro esque harmony and honesty.
Nonetheless Freddie Gibbs has arrived with his first official offering for the masses, the Str8 Killa EP. Eight songs deep and eight songs strong, Gibbs proves that he can do more than just rap really well (as if we needed anymore justification). Guests include Bun B, Jay Rock, Chip The Ripper, Chuck Inglish, and BJ Tha Chicago Kid. My favorites are Rock Bottom and Personal OG but the entire EP is worthy of discussion and worthy of your listening time. One omission is the song Crushin Feelings which is an instant classic and is Gibbs at his best. It doesn't detract but I just wish it was included officially.
If you don't mind checking out some of these newer and un-established rappers that are soon to be the face of hip hop then Freddie Gibbs is a must. Look for his major label debut coming soon. 5 stars.
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Return of the Real
Solty | Louisville, Kentucky United States | 08/06/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Not since 2Pac has a rapper had such charisma and an andrenaline charged delivery. Freddie Gibbs is bringing back gangster rap to what it used to be like in the mid 90s. No gimmicks, no dance songs, no singing, just straight hard, introspective lyrics with beats to match. Stick around, Gangsta Gibbs is the future!"