Why is Freddie Gibbs going off like this on a love song?
It blows my mind that more people aren’t talking about Freddie Gibbs’ You Only Die 1nce album—seriously, everything from the rapping to the production to the overall flow deserves all the chef’s kisses. Is Freddie still considered underground? Who knows. What matters is that the Gary, Indiana rapper is back with a brand-new single, “Nobody Like You.”
At first glance, the artwork might have you thinking this is a love song. Nope—far from it. While the soulful production could set the mood for a slow dance with your little s**t, Freddie takes a completely different approach. He comes through with a relentless flow, rapping about everything from his Nintendo-playing days to his time in the streets. He even touches on relationships, admitting that his hustle always came first. And get this—the track is only 2 minutes and 44 seconds long, but the way he packs in so many bars makes it feel like a six-minute lyrical marathon.
Word from the Himalayas is that Drake and PND stole Freddie Gibbs’ whole swag on their new album. Say it ain’t so, bro.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
