| Free Crack 2 | |
| Type: | Mixtape |
| Artist: | Lil Bibby |
| Cover: | Lil_Bibby_Free_Crack_2-front-large.jpg |
| Released: | August 29, 2014 |
| Recorded: | 2013–14 |
| Genre: | Hip hop, drill |
| Length: | 54:45 |
| Label: | Grade A Productions |
| Producer: | DJ L, Bangladesh, Brannu, Goose, Mitch, C-Biz, Juicy J, Awree, Crazy Mike, Needlz, Donut, P-Lo, Sak Pase, Kane, DJ Pain 1, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Black Metaphor, Sonny Digital, Cash Money AP |
| Prev Title: | Free Crack |
| Prev Year: | 2013 |
| Next Title: | Free Crack 3 |
| Next Year: | 2015 |
Free Crack 2 is the second mixtape by American hip hop recording artist Lil Bibby. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Drama.
Free Crack 2 is the second mixtape of the Free Crack series, following Bibby's debut mixtape Free Crack.[1]
The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Herb, Kevin Gates, Wiz Khalifa, T.I., and Juicy J. The production was handled by DJ L, Black Metaphor, and Sonny Digital, among others.
Free Crack 2 was supported by one single, "Dead or In Prison".[2]
The music video for "We Are Strong", featuring Kevin Gates, was released on October 27, 2014. The music video for "Dead or in Prison" was released on January 19, 2015. On April 9, 2015, the music video for "Boy" featuring T.I was released.[3]
Upon its release, Free Crack 2 received generally positive reviews from critics.
XXL magazine awarded the mixtape an XL, praising the mixtape's authenticity, catchy hooks and production, while also commenting that the mixtape showcases Bibby's "growth as an artist."[4]
RedEye awarded the mixtape three stars out of four, commenting on the tape's maturity and versatility and praising the ability of the song 'Dead or in Prison' to let Bibby's "emotion and natural charisma do the heavy lifting."[5]
BET gave the mixtape a positive review, awarding it five stars while commenting on its "new level of depth and introspection, detailing the difficult balance of fame and authenticity and how that effects everyday life in some of America's urban war zones."[6]
HipHopDX noted that "Every now and then, Free Crack 2 drifts into bizarre, unfamiliar territory. Instead of doing what he knows best, steadily and consistently, he veers into a weird, untested generic type of status rap. When in his pocket, however, Bibby is as menacing as ever, and Free Crack 2 provides its fair share of dark and intricate street rap. The Chicagoan seems most at home rapping side-by-side with emcees of his like, namely Lil Herb and Kevin Gates."[7]