Freddie Gibbs - $oul $old $eparately Album Review

Over the years Freddie Gibbs has become known for a lot of things. His beef with rappers. His insane sense of humor. And, of course...his rapping ability. After putting his stamp on the game with some highly successful projects with Madlib, his name has shot to the top of the list of the best indie rappers in the game. Gibbs's fifth solo album sees him moving away from producers like Madlib and Alchemist. Was this a risky move? Was he able to keep that sound and energy that his fans have grown to love him for? Or did he prove that he needs those producers in his corner in order to release quality work? Listen to the fellas discuss it and then leave your thoughts in the comment section!
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[@Jashmenall]

I liked that Freddie included featured artists from his previous work, with Raekwon and Scarface (Piñata), Paak and Pusha T (Bandana), and Ross (Alfredo). Same with Madlib, The Alchemist and Kaytranada on production. It adds to Feefo’s point of the album feeling like culmination of Freddie’s career so far.

[@Pharoah510]

Freddie has also previously worked with Pusha T (they got 2 other songs together) and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League as well. Just adding on to what you put down 💯

[@fj9158]

"A lot of sht broke my heart but it fixed my vision"🔥🔥🔥

[@HUNGRYFLOWER98]

That’s a hard ass bar😭😭😭

[@oktaperdana9414]

bar of the album

[@redkem80]

“Space Rabbit” didn’t get enough attention! That track is fire!

[@ideozublake8036]

fuckin fire. i wanted him to keep going…PAUSE till the interlude at the end

[@NegiZero]

Man, I'm shocked you guys didn't like Feel No Pain, that track is absolutely brilliant. Such a unique musical offering.

[@luny2nez281]

The beat was amazing. The only thing is that I think Anderson Paak’s verse was average. But Freddie goes hard and this is one of my fav Raekwon features in a really long time

[@talkingmoney4499]

Freddie is average

[@whtwht]

Banger... instrumental is 🔥🔥🔥

[@fm_232]

Yall are bugging about Feel no Pain. Thats one of the best tracks on there. I didn’t like the album first listen, but the more I sit and smoke with it, Freddie got another one i’m gonna be playing for years

[@gabriel-uc1uz]

I was almost disappointed yall didn't mention Rabbit Vison. Thank you Myke. That track is crazy.

[@corygraph]

This is the best track on the album imo. Hit repeat on it.

[@DatDaDatty]

another solid album from freddie

[@zezaa98]

Blackest in the room after the beat switch was something else 🔥

[@seikoellis17]

For the Migos Quavo is Takeoff's uncle, and Offset is Quavo's cousin

[@gabriel-uc1uz]

Freddie been in my top 2 rappers for this past decade. Everything he drops is top teir. He got 3 classics in my book. Give him his flowers.

[@poopymcpoop9945]

He was nominated for a Grammy, you tripping. Freddie been dropping heat since his freshman cover. People just finally listening. Once he gets known, the material change. Happens to the best of em.

[@mxhughes]

From Cold Day In Hell to now he's been on point.Arguably has a better catalog then alotta guys of the past 2 decades

[@G-Loud]

Just curious who’s the other rapper in your top 2?

[@mxhughes]

@@poopymcpoop9945 yea that's the only thing with Gibbs is gonna hit that plateau of subject matter n sound since he's more mainstream centered in his content.The one producer collabs might be the only time he dosen't tap into the simplistic songs as much at this point hopefully not but who knows

[@zacharymedeiros8045]

Bro is the best rapper of the 2010s easy, my highest played every year. Since 2 weeks after Str8 Killa No Filla dropped, he been my favorite . He don't miss

[@87er_]

“Grandma’s Stove” is the best song hands down, Freddie speaking from the heart then Musiq Soulchild on the outro 🔥

[@elbertellis6340]

Feefo bugging. The song with Anderson .Paak & Raekwon is my favorite track.

[@TubiTuesdays]

Raekwon sounded great to me. Danny Ainge is still involved in the NBA and Jordan will always be a reference so I don't get that point

[@MobUnchained]

James Blake deserves more attention in the community.

[@therapkid100]

Very good album with some great production. Another top tier project from Freddie

[@EarsTotheStreetsMedia]

Blackest in the room gave me an epiphany. Freddie top 5 right now at minimum. Album was great. Definitely an AOTY contender.

[@SoulOfTheSouth]

The album had a casino theme to it. Idk if they see the album promo commercials.

[@DjMarksman1986]

Midwestboxframecadillacmusic, Str8 Killa No Filla, Cold Day In Hell????? Jammin them underground classics back then I wasn't surprised when Pinata came out it was gonna make him a bigger artist! Alfredo tipped him over!

[@cam62cam811]

I'm glad that he delivered with SSS, given all the crazy shit he got himself into, prior to this coming out . But at the same time, something is lackin on this for me & I won't return to it like that .

[@JoseGutierrez-iq6bm]

Need to watch the casino promos , thats how it ties in to the album

[@billyaverycoffee7843]

I think this one a classic. It has all the elements of every past album he did.

[@RighteousGemz]

Is it me or does Feefo change his opinion when someone says they didn’t fuck w/ it

[@travistouchdown2118]

I am not a Freddie Gibbs Stan but this album is album of the year for me. Freddie got me listening to Money Bag Yo and Offset on a track and I didn’t turn it off because I am not a fan of either of them. Not saying their verses was great but I could tolerate them and not be turned off from listening to the rest of the songs.

[@talkingmoney4499]

Shot is average honestly

[@TurtlEfrmdaManor]

Album of the year for me!

[@TheRealLeonardWashington]

Yea the more I’ve listened to this album, I can’t think of a single album I’ve played more. Definitely album of the year for me too

[@iseerashonal821]

Very good album. Also prodigy's Hegelian Dialectic

[@Bobbydigital12]

Also Check out cormegas realness 2. Dope albun. These guys prob wont review it😒

[@Big_Money_Trucker]

Classic Album by Freddie. All the features worked . This was a good blend of old school with new school artist. SSS is great display of range. The Musiq feature is timeless

[@TheDopestOfShit]

You Only Live 2wice is ridiculously underrated, hopefully this album makes people revisit it.

[@austinwithdapen]

That’s my personal favorite Freddie Gibbs project. I never stopped bumping it since it came out fr fr

[@eyecontrol4900]

forreal. Crushed glass, andrea and 20 karat jesus are some of his best tracks.

[@TurtlEfrmdaManor]

@@eyecontrol4900 That beat switch on 20k jesus is crazy!!

[@sharpviews]

Y’all gotta review the new Kenny Mason album 🔥

[@directedbysunny]

Thursday 🐕

[@sharpviews]

@@directedbysunny 🙏

[@junestevens5123]

I'm kind of disappointed with this review and ended up to what I my expectations I guess it's like this album to live up to their expectations they didn't talk about the concept thing or anything and I thought they would do all that and go crazy over this album but each is own

[@YFGMBlogTv]

This was no commercial album at all its only one song Too much and in Cincinnati I don't even hear that on the radio

[@MegaKhalid121]

Really good album from Freddie. Space Rabbit and Grandma’s Stove were my favourites

[@thekillerklebb]

I wish all the loosie songs that he dropped over the years made the album. Like the songs with Schoolboy, Ross, and Jadakiss

[@TrillyThough]

I'm with Myke...Rod tripping.

[@MartyMcFly__25]

DEHH got perfect timing just took my lunch break lol.

[@jroameverywhere]

Freddie don't really don't miss. Another 🔥 project, been on repeat since release! Also Feel No Pain is AMAZING!

[@defjux760]

Grandma’s stove didn’t get the attention I thought it was gonna get. That song was very deep and the production was great too

[@richfranklin9270]

Quavo is takeoffs uncle

[@michaelokorodudu2315]

The sequencing on this album is phenomenal, in a lacklustre 18-24 months of mainstream rap albums, this is a refreshingly cohesive album that will be hard to knock. The production is first class, but the honesty in the writing over rap beats is just A1. Space Rabbit, Gold Rings, Space Vision, Grandmas Stove are my Favourites. Album of the Year sorry Push!

[@stephonkerr641]

I’ve been playing this album like crazy I do agree Too Much and Pain & Strive are the weakest songs but I don’t hate it nor skip it. Outside of that every song hits for me I do wish the verses were longer on Feel No Pain though.

[@Noirlore]

4:15 wtf is feefo talking about

[@zents1989]

wack review. rabbit vision & grandmas stove most personal tracks on here and they didnt even mention it? foh

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Myke the Kid C Town and the boys back again!!

[@vincentwilliams5271]

I copped it and it's dope asf. Gangsta Gibbs has never put out anything wack!!!

[@daptheking]

I thought this album was cool. It's gonna come and go like tana talk 4 did to me. But that Rome Streets is fire!!!. Can't wait for that review.

[@YFGMBlogTv]

If those albums will come and go then Rome will too it's a good project

[@LouieV6]

For me, this album and Tana Talk 4 are great to listen to when I’m lifting weights at the gym or going out on a jog.

[@MLDoomsday]

Not his best but it’s a very solid project. He showed great versatility. Also totally agree with you myke on feel no pain. I love that track. Beat was super different but in a good way and anderson and raekwon were dope on it. Fav track overall has to be blackest in the room cause of that nasty beat change. Alc has been on such a ridiculous run it’s crazy.

[@daveg.6648]

Homie in the hat knows nothing about Raekwon and his lingo...smh...gotta do your Googles bruh...🤦🏾

[@tristanchuey]

I took the hotel thing like the theme of Hotel California song. But adding the whole car ride thing with the phone calls and the soul aspect of it, It’s more deeper. The track with Anderson and Rae was great but the verses were hella short

[@DOOMile]

Top 5: Grandma's Stove Decoded Blackest in the Room Gold Rings CIA Honorable Mentions: Space Rabbit Feel No Pain Rabbit Vision Dark Hearted PYS

[@naviduxan5176]

*Listen to the work of my brother FEELFOUND, he really needs support, he is trying. 💯*

[@diamondrattler7453]

This is how Slaughterhouse's debut on Shady should've sounded

[@aaronjwallace501]

I'm a bit sad to say, but this review kinda superficial. Freddie talked about a whole lot of pain on this album, and no one said anything about it or any other content. I left the album worrying about him. "I smoke a blunt to take the pain out, and if I wasn't high I'd probably try to blow my brains out"

[@ianjudge5572]

Raekwon had a great verse!! Same with Scarface in my opinion- Offset and Ross were the weak links

[@gabriel-uc1uz]

100% agree. They kinda tripping on that one. Ross verse wasn't even terrible but it felt like it was leading to something then just ended.

[@TheRealLeonardWashington]

Facts. I was shocked hearing Rae and Face get more criticism for their features than others like Offset and Ross who pretty much mailed in some loosies for the bag (at least that’s how it came off to me). Face and Rae were far from the weak links and neither one of them sound dated on here. But to each his own

[@jamaaldavis7907]

@@TheRealLeonardWashington rae n face are all time great......neva outdated...n face my 🐐....depth still remains...wit facemob still💯🔥

[@TheRealLeonardWashington]

@@jamaaldavis7907 facts. Both are arguably top ten artists (face is top 5 for me) getting critiqued like they just started rapping 5 years ago or less is crazy. Those were appreciate the moment features. The fact that he even got both of them on this album is a moment to appreciate in itself. Face is literally on a retirement tour. Besides, it’s not like they F’d up the records.

[@jamaaldavis7907]

@@TheRealLeonardWashington but I believe face doin 1 more album..sawca interview he did wit Bill Bellamy...wit his health now getting betta....it's happening

[@ludvingrovela5917]

Ngl the Bonus Éditions makes that album even BETTER

[@RighteousGemz]

This one is definitely a grower NOT a shower. I hated this album at first..then I remembered”BFK” and “ Cold Day In Hell” this was “BFK 2” to me, kinda like Freddie’s “All Eyez On Me” record to me.. “Shadow of A Doubt” had the same feel but if I’m honest, I thoroughly enjoyed this album, favorite songs are “Blackest In The Room”, “Zipper BagZ”(that eerie Pimp C sample, any n*gga hatin that can eat a pig testicle), “Lobster Omelette” Ross isn’t motivated anymore, “P.Y.S” (now I want a DJ Paul/Juicy J produced Gibbs album), “Rabbit Vision” (this was like he channeled PAC) and “Gold Rings” (do y’all remember when Freddie flipped “My Homeboy’s Girlfriend”, it was obvious to flip B.I.G next). This album will make definitely make my year end list

[@gemsound]

No gonna lie, this album seemed a lil overhyped to me…Gibbs is too rappity rappity a lot.

[@kg3658]

8.5/10 for me. definitely a top 3 for me this year

[@CityOTroy]

Another solid Freddie album and another great review from DEHH.

[@drewcole7088]

Y’all better review Rome Streetz album Kiss The Ring 🔥🔥🔥

[@codeknox4632]

Dam this was a wack review...and kind of weird nitpicky energy

[@Javi1da]

I loved this album! It felt like the trap sound Freddie had attempted earlier in his career, but much more refined and improved.

[@pigsonwings]

feel no pain is fkn brilliant.

[@qthe6thman]

He not lying about the CIA.

[@othelliusmaximus]

4:02 - 4:54 damn they shitted all over Feefo theory 😂

[@TheRamboss]

Yeah, he was reaching.

[@tornatic1983]

Space Rabbit is my fav song on a solid 4 mic album

[@jojoboyrockz]

Freddie was a collab with Kenny Beats

[@grizzfan018]

I’m with C-Town on this review, y’all trippin

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

Why isn't Mike getting what "classic" is... Yeah they might sound outdated to today's standards but it still super fun hearing an old school verse.

[@compounding_gains]

Feefo wanted to make up for the German rapper Symba with those facts at the start.

[@Validkris]

Freddie Did it Again For Me 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@trinityclark1895]

This and JID’s project is top 3 AOTY imo! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@merchmonger8453]

Same here. Curious what's your third?

[@tornatic1983]

Nas King's Disease 3 for me

[@kickinnflickin1646]

this is rap album of the year for me, im surprised they werent more enthusiastic about this project. Dang near no skips. Grandmas stove aint get the love it deserved.

[@luizDias1431]

Been waiting on this review, you guys are dope

[@Dylan03917]

Hoping to see a Kenny Mason review, loved the new project.

[@directedbysunny]

make sure your notifications are turned on 🐕

[@prograham2222]

Man….this is a top 5 rap album of the year for me. Great production! Freddie is rapping his ass off again. Plus I love the fact that he took chances and went for a more commercial polish sound, showing his versatility! Best albums of the year so far are from: Gibbs JID Black Thought Ransom Lupe

[@commaJim]

Which Ransom project?

[@shuajoblake1166]

@@commaJim No rest for the wicked

[@prograham2222]

@@commaJim No Rest For The Wicked. This ep he just came out with is dope too…. But I’m still listening to No Rest For The Wicked….. great album.

[@keontesealey1870]

No Billy Woods?

[@shuajoblake1166]

@@keontesealey1870 Billy got AOTY with Aethiopes but church is my fav

[@Megaman_219]

dang dude dont ever like anything gibbs do. lol

[@kngflxx]

yall know yall need to listen to that anderson paak feature again

[@elp3035]

Imo, there's nothing on this album that is outside of anything Freddie has done outside of some features. None of the production, content, rapping or anything else really sounds out of place for what he does. Think he putting it all together for a new audience. Think this a great album and a top 3 album. And BFK, Cold Day In Hell and his previous stuff before Madlib is great too. Freddie got the best discography of his generation imo.

[@daveg.6648]

If y'all checked out the promo and ads leading up to the album, y'all would have a different appreciation for it 💯 It hits a lot differently in that context.

[@birdmanfancy9627]

To say Scarface hasn’t changed says so much about your perspective of rap…

[@jamaaldavis7907]

Face 🐐💯

[@Sai2424]

Bro feel no pain is fireeeeee though. The beat is so dope to me! Could have sworn feefo would have liked it!

[@billyaverycoffee7843]

The moneybagg yo song/video was nostalgic to me. It reminded me off a song from the 90s

[@JLW26_]

Offset killed Pain & Strife, he was in his bag. Freddie said on Cosmic Kev that Offset wanted to be on that song

[@jonathanhulbert518]

It’s crazy how I agreed with myke the most and the least lol. He was the only that liked too much which I find the main melody super catchy. But he didn’t care for gold rings instrumental which is my favorite track BECAUSE of the instrumental lol

[@victorguerra5982]

Lmaoo “Freddie” was with Kenny Beats so even before that

[@malcolmnotinthemiddle]

I swear its just me, didn't care for this one. Couple songs on the back end sounded good to me but thats really it.

[@thenameisomari]

Damn, you ain’t like the intro? I thought the way the album kicked off was brilliant

[@GrownUpKid94]

Kinda the same too. I thought it was above average.

[@EZ95]

This was a great album, in a top 10 this is like 6 or 7 for me. I thought majority of the production was great. I agree Ross verse wasn't amazing and could've been better but Freddie and the beat save it. Wasn't crazy about the Raekwon/paak song or pusha song at first but they grew on me. I depise that zipper bagz song. That song plus the offset and moneybag Yoo songs, those 3 together were the low point for this album. Solid effort, not my fav which I realized too but on shuffle this fits right in with his discography

[@jamr3116]

I love the gibbs album. You guys should do the Boldy James and Nicholas Craven album.

[@louisgregoire3927]

I’m glad that DEHH keeping it real as always

[@billyaverycoffee7843]

Freddie said Offset picked that song to be on.

[@MR.FREEDMAN]

"Too Much" hits different on the album.

[@phillytorres4599]

Please review meechy darko-gothic luxury solo album 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@duke2be]

Decent album. Freddie is definitely amongst the elite. Some standout tracks, but the features seemed phoned in to me and the album seemed a bit all over the place

[@u.u.u9969]

Didn't like this album.

[@chefb3432]

freddie trying to hit that note at the beginning had me weak

[@superboy305]

Crazy thing about this album was I saw One Night In Miami and then Blackest In The Room came out

[@Evan00001]

I really hope you guys will review the new open mike eagle. It has production from diamond d, quelle chris, madlib and features from armand hammer, r.a.p. Ferraira and aesop rock. Really good album

[@TreDoes.]

I second this

[@LouieV6]

If they don’t, I hope Myke does on his channel

[@lildawg1685]

Freddie wasn’t trying to go mainstream he was trying to work with new artists and idk when trying to go mainstream was a bad thing ? The album was amazing

[@aaronbrown944]

Idk what they talking about this definitely better then the Freddie album ill put this either 4 or 3 in his catalog

[@chronicgold6821]

Just can't see the hype about this album, i think freddie excels on one producer orientented albums, and hate to say it but if were talking about freddie's albums with multiple producers shadow of a doubt destroys this.

[@derekrogers1668]

He’s been referencing bone.” I’m a lethal smoking warrior”