Fresh off the free release of digital LP Freedom of Speech, Freeway has dropped his fourth solo studio album via Babygrande. The rapper's first retail full-length since 2010's Jake One-produced The Stimulus Package, Diamond in the Ruff packs 16 original tracks from the Philly street veteran, including Booth-approved lead single "Jungle," "Numbers" and "Early."
The project features guest appearances by Marsha Ambrosius, Musiq Soulchild, Nikki Jean, Vivian Green and Wale, with production muscle from heavy hitters Bink!, DJ Khalil, Jake One, Just Blaze and Needlz.
Fans can also check out Freeway's previous albums: Freeway - Black Santa EP | Freeway - We Up (Re-Produced) EP | Freeway - Freedom of Speech | Freeway and Jake One - The Stimulus Package | Freeway - Free At Last
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Featured Songs From This Album
Freeway - Jungle
As Melle Mel famously put it, the urban landscape is “like a Jungle sometimes;” predators stalk, camouflaged, through the streets, stiff competition exists for life-sustaining resources, and one false move can turn you...Read More
Freeway - Early
What’s behind the sky-high Numbers Freeway boasted of racking up on his last single? Simple: when other rappers are still snoozing, he’s already out getting that dough. Premiered during a recent visit to Shade...Read More
Freeway ft. Neef Buck - Numbers
In theory, an emcee reading over his bank statement doesn’t seem like a particularly exciting premise for a record. In practice, well, tell that to Rick Ross and his fellow luxury rappers. Not typically known for...Read More
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Total Ratings: 8
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 681 |
Everyone needs a little Freeway...this project is def worth paying for. Free's flow is on point - some nice work on the boards. Real Hip Hop right here.
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| Posted on Nov 26, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 657 |
This album has some nice tracks.. I'm not really into Freeway's voice but hes got some great delivery
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2012 |
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Lotta good songs, nice album
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 21 |
dope project. freeway is to hip-hop what kalashnikoff is to gun collectors. Proven quality and reputation, anything that comes outta his mind is loud, perfection in word play like kalashnikoff bullet spray.
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| Posted on Nov 30, 2012 |
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nice production
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2012 |
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| Posted on Dec 14, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 48 |
Great content. I love the old skool vibe! I recommend this album
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2013 |