While the Hip Hop world anxiously anticipates the outcome of Freddie Gibbs‘ recent decision to sign with Young Jeezy’s Corporate Thugz Entertainment label, the Gary, Indiana lyricist says he’s not worried, nor does he feel much pressure, due to his confidence.
“I didn’t get into this to be the most famous rapper,” he told Conspiracy Worldwide Radio. “I’m just getting started. I haven’t even gotten my feet wet yet, I still got a long way to go. I haven’t even dropped my first album yet. There’s a lot of things that I haven’t done yet, and I’m still further along than other people.”
He confirmed that he will be releasing a collaborative album soon, but when asked about who he’d be collaborating with, he gave little details. “I can’t tell you,” he said. “It’s with a producer. Just me and a producer.”
He also kept mum about whether this producer is one of the top producers in the industry. “He might be. You know, [in the] underground [scene]. I don’t know who gets the most respect production-wise. You got mainstream dudes. You got so many guys out here, but yeah he’s definitely one of the most top respected guys. It ain’t like [Dr.] Dre or Timbaland or anybody like that but it’s [someone] who’s name holds weight…We’re releasing some music from it real soon so people are going to hear it and they’ll know who it is.”
Freddie Gibbs has not yet released a full album, but may drop his debut this year. His interview below, begins at the 1 hour 39 minute mark.
[May 27]
UPDATE: After learning that Freddie Gibbs hinted at the collaboration, Statik Selektah nearly confirmed that he is the producer who will handle the musical side of their upcoming joint LP.
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(May 28)
UPDATE #2: Today, Statik Selektah has confirmed that he will record Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away on June 22 with Freddie Gibbs. Completed within 24 hours after being recorded at Statik’s home studio in Brooklyn, New York, the project will release to iTunes on June 24.
XXLMag.com will host a live 24-hour UStream.TV webcast of the recording, with Karmaloop and L-R-G also on hand with sponsorship. Guests are expected, though no names have been confirmed.
HipHopDX will keep you posted.
(June 17)
UPDATE #3: According to Statik Selektah, over 90,000 people tuned into UStream.TV to watch the recording of his The Lord Giveth, The Lord Taketh Away album with Freddie Gibbs. The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Intro ft. Slaine
2. Lord Giveth Lord Taketh Away
3. Rap Money ft. Daz Dillinger
4. Affiliated ft. Reks & PUSH! Montana
5. Wild Style ft. Termanology & Fred The Godson
6. Already ft. Trae Tha Truth
7. Keep it Warm For Ya ft. Smoke Dza & Chace Infinite
The project is expected to release to iTunes tomorrow.
ALC
Indeed. It’s the Alchemist collabo. Been word about it for a few now. And I said before he got on an ALC beat that Al has the best sound for him. It’s taylor made to a tee.
I hope he does well with the CTE thing. But to me personally, it’s a bad fit just off of that sound. The overbearing beats are just too much and take away from his lyricism.
i think could be 9th Wonder,Dj muggs or producers on that way
alc
since he singed to cte it can be a south producer , i think it will be drumma boy or shawty redd
Hope it’s out this year.
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alchemist
perhaps static or Alchemist?
My thoughts exactly. Got to be one of those 2. Just Blaze would be sick too
i think its statik but it could definitely be alc
RZA? he has the most respect but he never was the one you went if you look for radio hits.
I think it’s definitely one of these guys:
Kno
Statik Selektah
The Alchemist
Black Milk
I’m psyched though. Gibbs has an impeccable ear for beats so whoever it is, you know it’s gonna bang.
I agree; my original guess is Kno with Statik at a close second. Just think of a Gangsta Gibbs/Kno album…wow
Wil.i.am????
LOL
If it’s Selektah I’m excited. I first heard Gibbs over that Selektah beat on LA leakers. And Gibbs killed it. It’s really a good route, for those who enjoy straight hip hop.
WTF happened to my original comment??
Anyways, my guess is either alchemist or statik selektah. Either way im excited than a muthafucka!
acid da savage and gibbs need to do a whole album produced by statik
Statik is definitely nice on with his, but if FG releases an album that’s DEEEEP underground and he doesn’t get any radio play, isn’t that a problem for all concerned? Now he’s mad at Jeezy b/c he’s dropped a dope album, but the label “didn’t promote it right.”
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Money & Cars 14/7
This is a great look as well if true! (no homo). Also is a perfect match for Gibbs sound wise.
I’m confused.. Freddie already worked with Statik on Str8 Killa. Why make it asecret if they’ve already worked together?? Anybody?
Statik hosted freddie’s mixtape and only produced 2 cuts on it. On THIS collaborative album its freddie gibbs and 1 producer, who is to produce ALL of the album’s tracks. Also statik only outed himself as the possible producer (who will, again, make all of beats for the album) but didnt flat out say he is. Its also very possible that alchemist could be the producer as well since they were suppose to come out with an EP together called The Devil’s Palace. Point is, whoever this sole producer is gonna be, its gonna be a dope producer providing freddie with serious heat im sure. I hope i explained this well enough.
FLOP WAITING TO HAPPEN…LOL
U act like this is a nationwide major label debut album thats gonna be released…..your comment is a fail!!! but nice try on attempting to knock any success gibbs get.
“rendition of a real nigga” – Gangsta Gibbs
– Serve Or Get Served
This dude Gibbs is NICE as fuck…defly has lyrics.
this is a TERRIBLE IDEA. have any of you heard the “24 hour” project Saigon did with SS? complete garbage.
After a while it don’t matter if you can spit flows like saigon can its more about those battle rhymers like mc juice and supernatural that can spit for a long period of time because they are used to it.
All in a Day’s Work is fantastic, you crazy.
dumbass kids..saigon’s shit with statik was fuckin hot.this the first time i’ve heard otherwise…”when i spit the room temperature change”
Cant wait! Freddie Gibbs can flow all fucking day
Saigon joint was tight, Freeway joint was tight. checkout ‘and it don’t quit”. they aren’t long and they’re raw and not mastered the best But good beats with good MC’s is a win win
This is dope, but have you seen the Beeshine’s videos? He fucking interviewed Raekwon!!
Here’s one of my recent favs:
http://www.thebeeshine.com/what-inspires-tek-of-smif-n-wessun/
Can’t wait to cop this!! Gangsta Gibbs!!
why dont they just take their time and make an album so its not rushed.
The revolution will be televised on freddie gibbs forehead