Freeway - Philadelphia Freeway 2
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Artist: FreewayEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2009-05-19
Music Label: Real Talk
Soundtracks:
- Pay Attention
- Finally Free
- Gotz 2 Be tha Bomb
- Hands Up
- Crack Rap
- Murda Muzic
- Around the World
- Streets Won't Miss'em
- It's a Good Day
- Keep Yo Hands Up
- Philly Freezer
Music reviews of Philadelphia Freeway 2
Music Review: Leave it to Free (4.5/5)
Rating: 4 Stars
I cringed when I saw that Freeway had fallen into the clutches of Real Talk Ent., a distributor that tends to ink well-known rappers, offer zero promotion, and exploit the artists once they've left the label with unauthorized releases. I'm not sure of the circumstances surrounding this release or Free's current standing with Roc-A-Fella (he has some not-so-kind words for Jay but shouts out the label on the outro), but in any event, "Philadelphia Freeway 2," billed as a sequel to his hit-laden, star-studded 2003 debut, came out of nowhere without so much as a press release. It's a little humbling to see a rapper I still consider up-and-coming relegated to independents so quickly in the current market, because he's a rapper with real star potential: incredible talent and immediate commercial appeal. It seems like just yesterday he was the face of State Property and one of Jay-Z's rising stars.
But leave it to Free to shine despite the odds. From the fiery opener "Finally Free," it's clear that he is back rhyming as ferociously as ever. His emotional, inimitable flow sounds great and his verses show the same hunger as on his first two albums. The biggest surprise, though, is the beats. These tracks are fresh, polished, and upbeat, perfectly suited for Freeway's Philly style. "Philadelphia Freeway 2" is a concise, extremely consistent listen with no skip material, and Free brings inspired energy for the entire thirteen tracks. The most notable track is "Crack Rap," a tour de force chronicling a personal experience with drug use and the hypocrisy in street trade. This shows Freeway at his best: immersed in hood culture yet conscious of the evil and pitfalls. The rich beat also makes this track a winner. "Murda Music," both mixes of "Hands Up," and "Gotz 2 Be the Bomb" are rallying street anthems, and "Streets Won't Miss `Em" and "Around the World" are thoughtful, effective songs with great production. My favorite song, though, is "It's a Good Day," where Freeway tells of a happy day in his neighborhood and delivers commentary on the state of life over a somber track.
Time and time again I find that Freeway is one of rap's best, a rapper so technically and lyrically sound yet energetic and original that he sounds like no other, and perfectly balanced between street music and philosophical musings. He makes it a perfect three for three with "Philadelphia Freeway 2" and proves that whether indie or major, he's still one of rap's most captivating and powerful MCs. This is a perfect sequel to his first two LPs, one of the best rap releases of 2009, and should definitely be heard.
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