The Stimulus Package
by Freeway & Jake One
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11

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  1. NicoDaFlagburna
    Jan 27, 2011
    9
    Jake One is a master of hip-hop production and Freeway is a hugely talented MC with great lyrical prowess but without the same mainstream appeal as Jay-Z, Nas or the Wu-Tang Clan. Therefore this record is part masterpiece and part experiment. Freeway is technically competent and maintains a superb vibrant tone throughout. The collaborations are not intrusive and the general mix of theJake One is a master of hip-hop production and Freeway is a hugely talented MC with great lyrical prowess but without the same mainstream appeal as Jay-Z, Nas or the Wu-Tang Clan. Therefore this record is part masterpiece and part experiment. Freeway is technically competent and maintains a superb vibrant tone throughout. The collaborations are not intrusive and the general mix of the album feels sweet whilst still retaining analog charm. One criticism is that none of the tracks really stand out but there is no denying Jake One has produced a classic. The most exciting track on the album is "Microphone Killa" featuring Young Chris. 9/10 93/100… Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Dusted Magazine
    70
    The Stimulus Package finds him working the angles as sharply as ever. On this album, he swings like a trapeze artist between the extremes of solemn commentary and hardboiled boasting.
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  2. Pitchfork
    65
    The Stimulus Package would work better as an album if Free had a little more help directing his skills, or if he just decided to rap hard on every song instead of tying himself to concepts. But even the goofiest songs here are still fun listens, and a few tracks come close to capturing his old brilliance.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    70
    The excellent beats by G Unit vet Jake One are full of smacking snare hits and soul samples. But the real music is Freeway's tricky rhyme schemes and his gravelly full-bore attack.
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