The Stimulus Package Explained

The Stimulus Package
Type:	studio
Artist:	Freeway and Jake One
Cover:	Freeway-stimuluspackage-jakeone.jpg
Genre:	Hip hop
Length:	(standard edition) (deluxe edition)
Label:	Rhymesayers Entertainment
Producer:	Jake One

The Stimulus Package is a collaborative studio album by Philadelphia rapper Freeway and Seattle producer Jake One.^[1] It was released on Minneapolis indie hip hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment on February 16, 2010.^[2] The album included two singles, "Know What I Mean" and "She Makes Me Feel Alright", both of which have had videos made for them.^{[3] [4]} The package was designed by Brent Rollins of the ego trip collective.^[5] The album debuted at number 63 on the Billboard 200,^{[6] [7]} selling over 9,000 units in its first week.^[8]

The album would be followed up with a sequel fourteen years later, appropriately titled The Stimulus Package 2, released on July 19, 2024.^[9]

Critical reception

The Stimulus Package has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Metacritic gave the album a score of 78/100, based on 15 reviews.

AllMusic included it on their "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Albums of 2010" list,^[10] while DJ Premier listed it as one of his favorite 25 albums of 2010.^[11]

Track listing

• All tracks are produced by Jake One.

Samples

• "Throw Your Hands Up" contain an interpolation of "Passin' Me By", as performed by The Pharcyde.
• "One Foot In" contain a sample of "Can You Still Love Me", as performed by Ohio Players.
• "Never Gonna Change" contain an interpolation of the traditional song'Row, Row, Row Your Boat".
• "Know What I Mean" contain a sample of "Feelin' Good", as performed by Clara Ward.
• "The Product" contain a sample of "Cirkus", as performed by King Crimson.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Freeway & Jake One Unveil Tracklisting For The Stimulus Package. HipHopDX. Jake. Paine. February 1, 2010.
2. Web site: Freeway on His New Album and Being Caught in a Jay-Z–Beanie Sigel Beef Sandwich. Vulture. Amos. Barshad. February 16, 2010.
3. Web site: Jake One & Freeway - "Know What I Mean" VIDEO. The Stranger. Larry. Mizell. December 18, 2009.
4. Web site: Video: Freeway & Jake One "She Makes Me Feel Alright". XLR8R. Shawn. Reynaldo. May 3, 2010.
5. Web site: Take Cover: Freeway and Jake One's The Stimulus Package. Pitchfork. Tom. Breihan. March 12, 2010.
6. Information Not Found. Billboard. January 12, 2011.
7. Web site: BEP Knocks Lil Wayne Out of the Top Spot. XXL. February 24, 2010.
8. Web site: Jacobs. Allen. February 24, 2010. Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 2/21/2010. HipHopDX. January 12, 2011.
9. C9Km48cMJZn . phillyfreeway . Good morning, everyone! Happy Monday!
   I’m thrilled to share the cover of my and @jakeuno’s highly anticipated LP, “Stimulus Package 2,” dropping on July 19th. I can’t wait for the world to hear it! In the meantime, you can stream or download our first two singles, “Freezer” and “Ringin,” featuring @jadakiss. Enjoy the music and don’t forget to click the link in my bio to pre-save the album! Cover art @fwmj
   Thank you for your support! ☎️
   #fta. 2024-07-08.
10. Web site: AllMusic's Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Albums of 2010. AllMusic. December 16, 2010. July 2, 2017.
11. Web site: DJ Premier Lists Top 25 LPs Of 2010. HipHopDX. Roman. Cooper. January 9, 2011. July 2, 2017.