It’s a telling moment on what is Gibbs’ most mature album yet, one that shows off his penchant for densely written verses, his impressive rapping technique, his knack for melodic hooks à la Bone Thugs and Z-Ro, and his astute ear for both sample-based and synthesized beats. Specifically, he samples Uncle Snoop’s correct observation that Gibbs, following the likes of Will Scrilla and the Grind Family, CCA, and MCG’z, has given Gary, Indiana hip-hop more of an identity than any artist before him. “At one point on his third album, Shadow of a Doubt, Freddie Gibbs samples a clip of his June appearance on Snoop Dogg’s beloved GGN series. 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.In his review of the album, Michael Madden writes: 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.
Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Listen to Shadow of a Doubt online and get recommendations on similar music. Shadow of a Doubt is the album Gibbs following Piñata, his collaboration with Madlib. Read the Shadow of a Doubt wiki, detailing its background, how it features in Freddie Gibbss career, and its style. 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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