''Free Crack 2'' is the second
mixtape
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by American
hip hop recording artist
Lil Bibby. The mixtape is hosted by
DJ Drama.
Background
''Free Crack 2'' is the second mixtape of the ''Free Crack'' series, following Bibby's debut mixtape ''
Free Crack
''Free Crack'' is the debut mixtape of American rapper Lil Bibby and was released on November 29, 2013.
Background
Lil Bibby cited that Drake and Jadakiss as two of his favorite rappers. '' Vice'' stated that the debut mixtape had clear influe ...
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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.
Singles
''Free Crack 2'' was supported by one
single
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Songs
* "Single" (Natasha Bedingfield song), 2004
* "Single" (New Kids on the Block and Ne-Yo song), 2008
* "Single" (William Wei song), 2016
* "Single", by ...
, "Dead or In Prison".
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.
Critical response
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."
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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."
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."
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."
Track listing
References
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2014 mixtape albums
Albums produced by Bangladesh (record producer)
Albums produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E.
Albums produced by Juicy J
Albums produced by Needlz
Albums produced by Sonny Digital
Lil Bibby albums
Sequel albums