![]() ![]() Signing with Interscope Records was supposed to be his ticket out of that life, but this is the time we cite that old “industry rule #4,080” made famous by Q-Tip on “ The Low End Theory” album: “Record company people are shadyyyyyyyyyyyy.” It took nearly eight years to rebound from his first deal’s f-ery, and if he did some dirt to make ends meet in the interim I doubt anyone could blame him. ![]() ![]() In fact it’s more or less the basis of his credibility – the fact he did a lot of messed up things in Gary, Indiana while on the come up. The good news is that Freddie Gibbs knows more about DOPE than most emcees. This album taps some of today’s top talent as guest MC’s and as producers with features from E-40, Gucci Mane, Black Thought, Tory Lanez, Manman Savage and Dana Williams, with production from Kaytranda, Boi-1Da, 808 Mafia.There’s only one problem with releasing an album of the year candidate – you’re expected to achieve that same level of dope the next time out. Pitchfork writes “his roots and aspirations have never been clearer” and praised Gibbs’ versatility. He describes Shadow of a Doubt as the soundtrack to driving around Los Angeles at night – the dark side of a supposed glamorous life, one foot in the booth, one foot in the street. Shadow of a Doubt is the album Gibbs following Piñata, his collaboration with Madlib. See you there: Rappcats, 5636 York Blvd, Los Angeles. May 23, Los Angeles: Want to grab this record in person today? We’ll be opening Rappcats 4-6PM this afternoon stocked with copies of Shadow of a Doubt. This Rappcats edition will not be repressed. Rappcats exclusive, now shipping: White label, 2/LP edition of Freddie Gibbs Shadow of a Doubt. ON SALE: FREDDIE GIBBS – SHADOW OF A DOUBT – RAPPCATS WHITE LABEL 2/LP ![]()
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