Freddie [Mixtape]
by Freddie Gibbs
  • Record Label: Empire
  • Release Date: Jun 22, 2018
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Exclaim
    Jul 2, 2018
    90
    Cohesive and well structured, Freddie is a clear standout for the season and quite possibly, the year. And Gibbs didn't have to rent out the Louvre to do it.
  2. HipHopDX
    Jul 2, 2018
    86
    Gangsta Gibbs has enough fire here to remind fans that he’s able to compete in an era that has continuously boats of some insane releases.
  3. The Wire
    Aug 8, 2018
    80
    With his best record in years, Gibbs gets a bump stock boost from Kenny Beats (03 Greedo, Key!), a former EDM DJ turned grimiest white boy rap producer since Alchemist. This is Gibbs being Gibbs. [Sep 2018, p.66]
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  5. Pitchfork
    Jul 2, 2018
    78
    A triumphant counterpoint [to YOL2]--a record that feels like pure, reckless release.
  6. The 405
    Jul 2, 2018
    70
    Freddie is an easily digestible trap album, not revolutionary or underwhelming but average considering Gibbs’ catalogue of work.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. TimW001
    Jul 4, 2018
    5
    Same same.
    As much as I wanted to get amped up from Freddie and his style I found the album to be a little bit on the side of sameness curse.    Same same.
    As much as I wanted to get amped up from Freddie and his style I found the album to be a little bit on the side of sameness curse. the first song was good and built up what this album will be, the second song was kind of the same as the first but slightly more polished, worth adding to a workout mix but that's about it. It's not until half way through the album does one get variety in this sound.
    The tracks aren't bad in any way they're just not different from each other. And for a 2018 hip hop album it struggles to stand out from other albums. It doesn't bring anything new to the table in terms of new hip hop and it doesn't bring any variance in its own style.    … Full Review »
  2. carlito000
    Jul 23, 2018
    8
    No deep introspection, no genre defying leaps in production. Just track after track of bone rattling bass driven bangers. This mixtape willNo deep introspection, no genre defying leaps in production. Just track after track of bone rattling bass driven bangers. This mixtape will never, ever be removed from the whip. If you love BASS and rap then welcome to heaven.… Full Review »
  3. RGKDR
    Jul 2, 2018
    9
    At first I was a little skeptical, as I am used to Freddie Gibbs going into deep introspection and content through his lyrics. However, afterAt first I was a little skeptical, as I am used to Freddie Gibbs going into deep introspection and content through his lyrics. However, after listening to this work and having a great F****** time in the process I see the direction Gibbs was going in and that direction is hard hitting trunk knockers with flare and character.
    He achieves that throughout most of the album and the "fun" vibe the album is portraying is further manifested in his interlude. While this may not be classic Gibbs per se it is a great work on its own and it really shows just how diverse of an artist Freddie Gibbs can be.    … Full Review »
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