Free Crack Explained

Free Crack
Type:Mixtape
Artist:Lil Bibby
Cover:Free_Crack_Cover.jpg
Released:November 29, 2013
Recorded:2013
Genre:Hip Hop, Drill
Length:54:03
Label:Grade A Productions
Producer:DJ L, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Nito, Don Robb, Hit-Boy, Rey Reel, Black Metaphor, Cannon Boyz, Young Chop, The Olympicks
Next Title:Free Crack 2
Next Year:2014

Free Crack is the debut mixtape of American rapper Lil Bibby and was released on November 29, 2013.[1]

Background

Lil Bibby cited that Drake and Jadakiss as two of his favorite rappers. Vice stated that the debut mixtape had clear influences from both rappers.[2]

The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Herb and King L, among others. The production was handled by DJ L, Hit-Boy, Black Metaphor, Young Chop and The Olympicks, among others.[3]

Singles

Free Crack was supported by three singles, "How We Move" and "Stressin" are both singles only were released in 2013, whilst "Tired of Talkin" was released in 2014.

There have been released 4 music videos of the mixtape; "How We Move" featuring King L, "Change", "Water" and "Tired of Talkin'".

Critical reception

BET called the mixtape "a solid rookie effort from someone that's got skills, credibility and heart", noting that "Combining a gruff and imposing voice with crushing delivery and flows that oscillate from Down South slow to Midwest speedy (though not quite Twista fast), Bibby is one of the hottest new artists to come out of the Midwest in a minute."[4]

Following the release of the debut mixtape, Bibby was featured in Vibe, which stated that he was one of the rappers to watch in 2014. The article complimented Bibby, stating that he had what it takes to be a major music artist, due to his maturity and his rapping ability.[5]

Track list

All tracks are wrote by Brandon Dickerson, except where noted.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lil Bibby - Free Crack [New Mixtape]]. HotNewHipHop. 4 June 2016.
  2. Web site: Lil Bibby: Setting up the Perfect Shot. Vice Noisey. 6 February 2014.
  3. Web site: Lil Bibby - Free Crack Hosted by DJ Scream. DatPiff. 15 February 2015. 13 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150213004747/http://www.datpiff.com/Lil-Bibby-Free-Crack-mixtape.555532.html. dead.
  4. Web site: Rohn. Jake. Mixtape Review: Lil Bibby, Free Crack. BET. 20 August 2016.
  5. Web site: 5 Reasons Lil Bibby Will Rule 2014. Vibe.com. 6 February 2014.