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3.7 ( 32 total votes )
Freddie Gibbs - Rock Bottom
Artist: Freddie Gibbs
Featuring: Bun B
Producer: Beatnick & K-Salaam
Album: Str8 Killer No Filler
Label: CTE
They say you have to hit Rock Bottom before you can truly change, but although the best rapper to ever come out of Gary, Indiana, Freddie Gibbs, and UGK for Life representer Bun B find themselves at the lowest of the low, it doesn’t look like they’ll be changing their dope rapping ways anytime soon. Like Gibbs’ last offering Ghetto, Rock Bottom is built around a superbly produced track, this time from the dynamic duo of Beatnick & K-Salaam, who lay down a smoky, subdued beat that Gibbs and Bun use to shine some light on the depths of their darkness: “I know the baby growing in her belly gotta eat too, the only thing I got left is this gun on my belt, if I can’t feed myself how am I gonna feed you?” Come on, did you expect anything less from a man who dropped a DJBooth freestyle this dope? Every day brings us a day closed to Gibbs’ highly anticipated new mixtape Str8 Killa No Filla, set to drop on July 27. They should make advent calendars for this ish.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on June 14, 2010
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Hundreds of artists rap about how miserable their life is and how their upbringing was stressful and harsh. Some are telling the truth, but most artists end up rapping about stuff that they're merely familiar with from friends, stories, etc. The difference between Freddie Gibbs and most emcees is that he has actually lived this life and when he says he knows about "Rock Bottom" you should believe every word he spits.
You can't fake honesty. 
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| Posted on May 31, 2010 |
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love the honesty in this song
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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Gibbs is dope and this song is no different. Gibbs is def the best new solo artist.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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Been a big gibbs fan for a while, and this is part of the reason why. Keep it up man.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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Some hard hitting shiit right here definitely feeling the heart in this song Banger status
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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Z is right, there is a definite divider set between rappers. Some say their from the trap when they grew up in the burbs or rap about how rich they are when their pockets are empty. It's always good when you hear rappers spitting truth. You are where you came from. Gibbs been there done that. Banger.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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This was a constant flow of dope rhymes, with no let up. And it gets better when Bun B hits, the change in sound was noticeable even if the energy wasn't. And I mean that in the best way. One other thing that sticks out - a strong hook. It's a simple one, but sometimes that's all ya need man.
July 27th... I have high hopes. |
| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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As far as I'm concerned, there's Freddie Gibbs and everyone else right now. I'm more excited for this mixtape than anyone's album. Gangster Gibbs is the realest thing we have in rap right now.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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something new
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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Well I'm glad I woke up this morning ready to check out the booth.. I am really diggin this song right now. And really feelin Gibb's all around no homo. Flow is great, hes got the right voice, he has the right things to talk about. Hes definitely on my radar and I'm excited to hear more.
From a production standpoint I definitely give 2 thumbs up. It gives the song a "feel good" feeling even tho the song is about hitting rock bottom. Definitely something you can ride to. This is banger status. |
| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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I'm not gonna lie, I do enjoy hearing Gibbs everytime I see a feature of his up. The man is definitely very consistent compared to many others out there. His flow on every track that I have heard from him is always stellar and the production on this is equipped with that nice smooth vibe.
"Rock Bottom" isn't my favorite track from Gibbs as of thus far, but it is still a great track, nonetheless. |
| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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The hook could've used some work. His flow was nice on this. Bun-B sounded the nicest on this.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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Great Song
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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Not to be the odd man out but just not feeling the song. The hook sounds sloppy and the sound affects get annoying. I like how Bun is so versatile but even he couldn't convince me the song was dope.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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this song sucks hard
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2010 |
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Freddie Gibbs x Bun B? No brainer.
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2010 |
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been bumping this for a day or two and cant get enough of it. freddie by himself is a great burger and bun is.. well... a bun! a very tasty bun indeed!
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2010 |
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i love this man
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2010 |
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I'm not really feelin Freddie Gibbs. I don't hear anything special lyrically or otherwise. The Production is tight! I like the flow of the chorus. Bun B is NICE over this beat...not his best but nice. This can go into Rotation.
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2010 |
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Crack Engine. Get off the crack!! 1 satr!?!? Gibbs+Bun B=Pure Amazingness.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2010 |
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You can obviously feel the honesty of this song. The beat is real nice and most of the lyrics are good but through certain parts of the song i get bored. this song is alright but they can keep it up and release a great song soon.
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2010 |
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Freddie is just gritty rap. Sorry emo/hipster rap fans, Freddie isn't for you.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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I think Bun B might be falling off because his verse was so average. Freddie killed it but I think the feature let the song down.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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I enjoy listening to this... its very honest and its has the PERFECT music to go with it..I don't think anyone else can do this song better (;
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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Quality.
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2010 |
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something about this track is not vibing with me the right way. Freddie dont help this either.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2010 |
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Gibbs with another banger. And he brought Bun B along for the ride as well. I love it when highly skilled rappers such as Gibbs and Bun B take the time out to talk about certain issues and problems they have/had and how they deal/dealt with them. 4/5
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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love his honesty
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2011 |
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Substance and flow. Liked Gibbs work on the Dallas track and this is another level, I'm on the bandwagon for sure. Freddie Gibbs - remember the name, dudes bout to blow. BANGER.
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| Posted on May 06, 2011 |
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