''Free Crack 3'' is the third
mixtape
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by American rapper
Lil Bibby
Brandon George Dickinson (born July 18, 1994), better known by his stage name Lil Bibby, is an American rapper, singer, record executive. Beginning his career in 2011, Bibby released his debut mixtape, '' Free Crack'' in 2013. It was followed b ...
, released on
November 27, 2015.
Background
''Free Crack 3'' is the third and final mixtape of the ''Free Crack'' series. A follow-up to the series, ''FC3: The Epilogue'', has since been announced.
The mixtape features
guest appearance
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The guests themselves (referred to as guest artists, featured artists, guest stars, or guest fighters, depending on context), are disting ...
s from
Lil Herb
Herbert Randall Wright III (born October 8, 1995), better known by his stage name G Herbo (formerly Lil Herb), is an American rapper. He signed with the Chicago-based record label Machine Entertainment Group in 2011, at the age of 16. His debut ...
,
Future
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, Common (rapper), Common, R. Kelly, Jeremih, among others. The production was handled by Metro Boomin, Southside (record producer), Southside, and Young Chop, among others.
Singles
''Free Crack 3'' was supported by one single (music), single, "Word Around Town".
Critical response
Pitchfork Media, Pitchfork noted that "as he expands his range of guests, his lyrical ability leveled up significantly" and that "Bibby has found success mostly by sticking to the program that got him here: consistent quality".
Vibe magazine, Vibe noted that "on FC3, Bibby keeps his authentic momentum moving forward" and that "Since arriving on the hip-hop scene, Bibby has consistently proven that he has a promising career ahead of him with his profound reality raps and steady supply of music".
Track list
References
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2015 mixtape albums
Lil Bibby albums
Albums produced by C-Sick
Albums produced by Da Internz
Albums produced by Jake One
Albums produced by Metro Boomin
Albums produced by Southside (record producer)
Albums produced by Young Chop
Sequel albums