| Free Crack 3 | |||
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| Mixtape by | |||
| Released | November 27, 2015 | ||
| Recorded | 2014–15 | ||
| Genre | Hip hop, drill, trap | ||
| Label | Grade A Productions | ||
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| Lil Bibby chronology | |||
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| Singles from Free Crack 3 |
- Lil Bibby Intro Free Crack 3
- Lil Bibby Free Crack 3 Songs
- Lil Bibby Free Crack 3 The Epilogue
- Lil Bibby Crack Baby
Free Crack 3 is the third mixtape by American hip hop recording artist Lil Bibby. As of January 2017, the mixtape has download over 272,000 times on DatPiff.[1]
Background[edit]
Free Crack 3 is the third and final mixtape of the Free Crack series. The title of the mixtape series was based on Kanye West's track 'Crack Music', from his album Late Registration (2005).[2] A followup to the series, FC3: The Epilogue, has since been announced.
Lil Bibby Intro Free Crack 3
New mixtape from Chicago rapper Lil Bibby 'Free Crack' hosted by DJ Scream. Follow him @LilBibby home mixtapes Newest Hot Week Celebrated upcoming singles news gear. Free Crack is the debut mixtape of American rapper Lil Bibby and was released on November 29, 2013. The mixtape has been downloaded over 225,000 times on DatPiff. Stream Free Crack 3 Mixtape by Lil Bibby. Bibby is back with Free Crack! This time he blesses us with his 3rd 'Free Crack' mixtape of the series.
The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Herb, Future, Common, R. Kelly, Jeremih, among others. The production was handled by Metro Boomin, Southside, and Young Chop, among others.
Singles[edit]
Lil Bibby Free Crack 3 Songs
Free Crack 3 was supported by one single, 'Word Around Town'.[3]
Critical response[edit]
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'.[4]
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'.[5]
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Vibe | 4/5[5] |
| Pitchfork | 6.1/10[4] |
Track list[edit]
Lil Bibby Free Crack 3 The Epilogue
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Intro (Skit)' | 1:33 | |
| 2. | 'Word Around Town' | Southside | 3:41 |
| 3. | 'Aww Man' (featuring Future) | Metro Boomin | 2:58 |
| 4. | 'Ain't Heard 'Bout You/Kill Sh*t, Pt. 2' (featuring Lil Herb) | Ryu, Jusakid | 3:38 |
| 5. | 'EBT to BET (Snippet)' | Mike DZL | 2:00 |
| 6. | 'Speak To Em' (featuring Common) | Jake One | 5:28 |
| 7. | 'Arab Buddy (Skit)' | 0:50 | |
| 8. | 'Misunderstood' (featuring R. Kelly & Jeremih) | Da Internz | 3:13 |
| 9. | 'If He Find Out' (featuring Tink & Jacquees) | C-Sick | 3:15 |
| 10. | 'Made Nigga' | Young Chop | 3:23 |
| 11. | 'Came From Nothing' | C-Sick | 2:59 |
| 12. | 'Things Will Get Brighter' | Don Rob, OZ | 3:25 |
| 13. | 'I Can't Lie' | Habib, Samm Busy | 2:59 |
| 14. | 'Bibby Speaks (Interlude)' | 2:10 | |
| 15. | 'Killin' Me' | Pro Logic | 3:29 |
References[edit]
- ^'Lil Bibby - Free Crack 3 Mixtape'. DatPiff. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^'Lil Bibby: Setting up the Perfect Shot'. Vice Noisey. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ^'Lil Bibby 'Word Around Town' Video'. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ abWilliams, Ernest (January 14, 2016). 'Lil Bibby - Free Crack 3'. Pitchfork. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ ab'Lil Bibby – 'Free Crack 3''. Vibe. November 30, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
| Free Crack | ||
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| Mixtape by | ||
| Released | November 29, 2013 | |
| Recorded | 2013 | |
| Genre | Hip Hop, Drill | |
| Length | 54:03 | |
| Label | Grade A Productions | |
| Producer | DJ L, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Nito, Don Robb, Hit-Boy, Rey Reel, Black Metaphor, Cannon Boyz, Young Chop, The Olympicks | |
| Lil Bibby chronology | ||
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| Singles from Free Crack | ||
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Free Crack is the debut mixtape of American rapper Lil Bibby and was released on November 29, 2013.[1] The mixtape has been downloaded over 225,000 times on DatPiff.[2]
Background[edit]
The title of the mixtape was based on Kanye West's track 'Crack Music', from his album Late Registration (2005). This describes the fact that both Bibby and West are from Chicago, Illinois. Lil Bibby also cited Drake and Jadakiss as two of his favorite rappers. Vice stated that the debut mixtape had clear influences from both rappers.[3]
The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Herb and King L, among others. The production was handled by DJ L, Hit-Boy, Black Metaphor, Young Chop and The Olympicks, among others.[4]
Singles[edit]
Free Crack was supported by three singles, 'How We Move' and 'Stressin' are both singles only were released in 2013, whilst 'Tired of Talkin' was released in 2014.
There have been released 4 music videos of the mixtape; 'How We Move' featuring King L, 'Change', 'Water' and 'Tired of Talkin'.
Lil Bibby Crack Baby
Critical reception[edit]
BET called the mixtape 'a solid rookie effort from someone that's got skills, credibility and heart', noting that 'Combining a gruff and imposing voice with crushing delivery and flows that oscillate from Down South slow to Midwest speedy (though not quite Twista fast), Bibby is one of the hottest new artists to come out of the Midwest in a minute.'[5]
Following the release of the debut mixtape, Bibby was featured in Vibe, which stated that he was one of the rappers to watch in 2014. The article complimented Bibby, stating that he had what it takes to be a major music artist, due to his maturity and his rapping ability.[6]
Track list[edit]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Intro' | 0:56 | |
| 2. | 'Bibby Story' | DJ L | 2:19 |
| 3. | 'Change' | Honorable C N.O.T.E. | 3:47 |
| 4. | 'Raised Up' | Nito | 2:52 |
| 5. | 'How We Move' (featuring King L) | DJ L | 3:39 |
| 6. | 'Cam Skit' | 1:32 | |
| 7. | 'If You Know' | 2:47 | |
| 8. | 'Know Somethin' (featuring Lil Herb) | DJ L | 3:47 |
| 9. | 'Ballin' (featuring FlossMobChase) | Don Robb | 3:17 |
| 10. | 'Unlike You' | Don Robb | 3:25 |
| 11. | 'Whole Crew' | Hit-Boy, Rey Reel | 2:48 |
| 12. | 'Water' | Black Metaphor | 3:15 |
| 13. | 'Shout Out' (featuring Lil Herb & King L) | Cannon Boyz | 5:46 |
| 14. | 'Tired of Talkin' | Young Chop | 4:17 |
| 15. | 'See Me Down' | The Olympicks | 2:53 |
| 16. | 'Stressing' | Don Robb | 3:53 |
| 17. | 'When The Money Came' | Donn Robb | 2:50 |
| Total length: | 54:03 |
References[edit]
- ^'Lil Bibby - Free Crack [New Mixtape]'. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^'Lil Bibby - Free Crack Hosted by DJ Scream'. DatPiff. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^'Lil Bibby: Setting up the Perfect Shot'. Vice Noisey. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ^'Lil Bibby - Free Crack Hosted by DJ Scream'. DatPiff. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^Rohn, Jake. 'Mixtape Review: Lil Bibby, Free Crack'. BET. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^'5 Reasons Lil Bibby Will Rule 2014'. Vibe.com. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
