Philadelphia Freeway
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Roc-a-Fella |
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4.0 |
Description: Based on Freeways introduction to the rap world (a verse on "1-900-Hustler" from Jay-Zs
The Dynasty, where he provides a tutorial on how to deal drugs effectively), its a challenge not to think that hes just another in a long line of "devout" MCs who debauch with the best of them. But few of the others rap with the same sense of urgency or have such a distinctively mesmerizing yet whiny vocal drone. On "Free," Freeway reminds us why we endured a full year of delays before this debut hit the streets, flipping schizophrenic flows over a pounding Just Blaze beat and an even catchier female vocal sample. You may love his off-kilter flow or you may hate it (think Ol Dirty Bastard), but you can't deny that Freeway has rhyme skills, especially on burners like "What We Do," his shady street-life redemption opus featuring thug adviser Beanie Sigel. His storytelling capabilities arguably rival that of his mentor Jay-Z on "Life," an open letter to a neighborhood homey whos doing a lifetime bid. However, this Philly MCs fixation on tales of dope peddling, prison, or street life may make it a bit too hustle-centric for some.
--Dalton Higgins
Tracklist of Philadelphia Freeway
Reviews:
Freeway sucks Monkey Balls
Am I the only one or do you stupid people not realize that freeway DOES NOT RHYME. He is absolutlety terrible. How the hell did he ever get a record deal. This is the worst piece of garbage that I have ever heard. He makes lil wayne look like a lyrical genuis. I hope you people feel ashamed of ourselves. My ass creates better music when i am on the toilet then this pathetic attempt at a rapper does. Really you suck if you think freeway has got skills. I would name people who are better lyrically but I would be here all day or possibly all year. Freeway sucks monkey balls. Peace
Great album
This album is my all-time favorite. Apparently a lot of people on amazon don't like Freeway, but you can't deny he's got skills. This is one of few albums I have that I can honestly say every song is good. I've rocked it in my car since it came out, and it's still there today.
My third favorite rapper
Top 5 Favorite rappers
1. ICE CUBE
2. NATE DOGG
3. FREEWAY
4. DR. DRE
5. MEMPHIS BLEEK
OK, He's one of my favorite rappers, I love his way of rapping, personally the whole album is fantastic.
Just keep out songs like "Alright" y "You don't know (In the ghetto)"
You'll love it.
Tracklisting:
FREE +5/5
I love this song, it's really one of the bests of the album
WHAT WE DO... +5/5
It was the first single (¿?) I like it, Beanie Sigel & Jay-Z are featured here
ALL MY LIFE 5/5
This song is good, but here Nate Dogg's voice is a bit weak, it isn't the soulful voice that made him special
FLIPSIDE 5/5
This song is featured at "Def Jam Fight 4 NY"
ON MY OWN 5/5
Nelly appears here, Kinda good
WE GET AROUND 4/5
Another song ruined by Snoop's weak voice. Sorry Snoop...
DON'T CROSS THE LINE +5/5
This is definitely one of the best songs, Faith Evans does really a good job here
LIFE 4/5
Just good...
FULL EFFECT 3/5
It's So-So
TURN OUT THE LIGHTS (FREEWEST) +5/5
Another of my favorites.
VICTIM OF THE GHETTO +5/5
This song is one of the bests of the whole album, it's amazing
YOU DON'T KNOW (IN THE GHETTO) 0/5
I hate it
ALRIGHT 1/5
I hate it too
HEAR THE SONG 3/5
It's so-so
In addition, "Philadelphia Freeway" has two bonus tracks:
YOU GOT ME +5/5
This version is a bit different respect the one featured at Mariah's "Charmbracelet", the song is larger and better, Rap vocals by Jay-Z are complete.
LINE `EM UP +5/5
I love it