Freddie Gibbs might’ve dropped the hardest three-track EP of the year with “RBT.”

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TOP 3 SONGS

3. Axxtion

“Axxtion” feels like Freddie Gibbs stepping into pure play-around mode. The track samples “Flex,” the classic reggae anthem, which gives the song a laid-back but wild energy. Personally, once the full chorus from the original starts taking over, it loses me a little. That said, Freddie still sounds dangerous over the production, bouncing between quick flows and chopped-up deliveries while talking about putting a girl through the mattress. You know, every once in a while, Freddie does some goofy s**t like this.

2. Immigrants

The beat on “Immigrants” is absolutely vicious. It carries this chilling, almost ghostly atmosphere that sets the tone from the jump. Freddie Gibbs responds by delivering relentless verses about surviving legal trouble, coping with the loss of close friends to gun violence, wrestling with revenge, and using substances to dull emotional pain. Even though he tears through the track with aggressive energy, it’s the honesty within his bars that really pulls you in.

1. Rabbit Mode

There aren’t many rappers today who sound like they could comfortably fit into the golden era of hip-hop, but Freddie Gibbs absolutely feels like one of them. “Rabbit Mode” carries a very ’90s-inspired feel production-wise, and Freddie attacks it effortlessly. Throughout the track, he mixes detailed storytelling with reflections on his highs and lows while also sneaking in a few jabs at podcasters. All you need to do is toss one of Diddy’s shiny suits on this mf, and he would embody every single hard-ass rapper Diddy signed to Bad Boy.

SONG BY SONG RATINGS

1. Immigrants (4/5)

2. Rabbit Mode (4.5/5)

3. Axxtion (3.5/5)

RGM RATING

(80%)

Freddie Gibbs continues to prove why he belongs in conversations about the best rappers out right now. On RBT, the Indiana rapper delivers three tracks of focused, no-nonsense rapping that highlight exactly what makes him dangerous on the mic.

Though the EP is short, it packs enough intensity to leave an impression. Over a mix of distinct production styles, Freddie speaks on the highs and lows of his lifestyle, from surviving difficult situations to enjoying wealth, drugs, and women. His delivery feels direct and locked in throughout, giving the project the energy of a rapper simply reminding people what he’s capable of. Even if RBT feels more like a brief exhibition than a major statement, it still carries enough fire to stand out.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.