![]() A decent opener, but leaves a lot more to be desired. On opening track “Rearview,” Freddie establishes his powerful presence in the gangsta rap world as early as possible. In short, Gangsta Gibbs pistol whips you and takes your wallet with SOD. That lick became a pound, as Shadow of a Doubt is unquestionably Freddie's hardest release to date. Leading into 2015, we got a glimpse of things to come with the production behemoth Pronto EP (seriously, listen to "Diamonds") and the Kaytranda collab "Dopehouse." Both of those releases revealed that Freddie Gibbs was still Freddie Cane Freddie Corleone at heart, but now is more of a father of the game (whilst giving birth to his first child, Irie.) But us junkies were still knockin on Gibbs' multi lock door, beggin for a new lick. ![]() A classic collaboration with one of hip hops behind the boards legend Madlib not only drew critical acclaim, but truly showed just how versatile he is. It’s a telling moment on what is Gibbs’ most mature album yet, one that shows off his penchant for densely written verses, his impressive rapping technique, his knack for melodic hooks à la Bone Thugs and Z-Ro, and his astute ear for both sample-based and synthesized beats.Review Summary: Gangsta Gibbs leaves no Shadow of a Doubt.Ģ014 was a huge year for Gary, Indiana's own Freddie Gibbs. Specifically, he samples Uncle Snoop’s correct observation that Gibbs, following the likes of Will Scrilla and the Grind Family, CCA, and MCG’z, has given Gary, Indiana hip-hop more of an identity than any artist before him. “At one point on his third album, Shadow of a Doubt, Freddie Gibbs samples a clip of his June appearance on Snoop Dogg’s beloved GGN series. ![]() In his review of the album, Michael Madden writes: ![]()
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