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Freeway - Escalators
Producer: Jake One
Album: Diamond in the Ruff
Label: Unsigned
Formerly known for having his feet firmly planted on the streets at all times, Freeway‘s been moving towards loftier, more reflective territory since joining the Rhymesayers stable. The aptly-titled Escalators finds Philly heavyweight/freestyle series alum and behind-the-boards partner Jake One continuing in that vein, crafting a headphone-worthy banger exquisitely tuned to elevate listeners’ mindstates. Jake looks to Biggie‘s You’re Nobody Till Somebody Kills You for inspiration on the production tip, emulating the classic joint’s spacey mood in addition to borrrowing a vocal sample for the hook. Lyrically, Free takes a similar approach as on the previously-leaked Beautiful Music, dropping vivid, thoughtful bars about his quest for greatness. While Free seems to think his “halo raps” are destined to fly over listeners’ heads, I have a feeling Booth readers will have no trouble picking up what he’s putting down. Fans hungry for more new tunes from the duo who brought us The Stimulus Package should keep it locked for the latest on their very-slightly-renamed Diamond in the Ruff LP, which currently lacks a release date.
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Free's music has taken quite a large turn over the last two features... and I am completely on-board this new ride. Once you get over the difference in rhymestyle, eneregy, and tone, you realize its still the same talented Philly emcee spitting meaningful bars. Free is maturing and his fans will grow with him.
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2010 |
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Have been puzzled why a lot of Freeway's material over the years haven't seen success. Like Z said, I can hear the different sound he's heading in and I'm feeling it. He's toned down his approach a bit and isn't spazzing over tracks like he used to, but the way he rocks the mic is still refreshing.
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2010 |
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Mmm best song I've heard on the booth today, Freeway just is so hungry on the mic and Jake One gives a chilled head boppin' beat. Really feelin' this track, lookin' forward to the project alot.
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2010 |
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I'm loving this Freeway/Jake One pairing more and more with each song I hear from them.
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2010 |
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I could listen to tracks like this all day. production is incredible and free takes advantage of the mellow smooth beat and rides it.
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2010 |
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Jake's really given Free a depth and soul we hadn't heard from the Freezer before. As Free himself says, this is one of the best musical pairings since Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra.
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2010 |
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Free's energy is a perfect fit.
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2010 |
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Freeway & Jake One : The perfect match!
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2010 |
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I haven't heard a production this good since Nujabes. B-b-b-banggerr!
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2010 |
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once again freeway doesn't disappoint
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2010 |
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Freeway is always improving, it’s a shame he never made it big on the Roc.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2010 |
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Freeway and Jake-one a great combo i listen and just like others have said maturity in the rhymes and style i like this newer more refreshed Free
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2010 |
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This is a good look for Freeway. I love the Biggie sample in the hook. Freeway flow was dope. I like the line where he says "You can envision my flow call it Pictionary." But I had to listen to it twice to truly understand his rhymes.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2010 |
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I used to be a huge fan of Freeway and when this song first comes on I felt like he was going to murder this, but the beat became disappointing to me. The intro is to hard for the song to drop into that tone and rhythm. He needs to hook up with new producers and become more creative. He's got a killer delivery when he really wants to.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2010 |
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Freeway and Jake One sound suprisingly good again! This is really an exception for a rapper/producer duo.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2010 |
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Dope. Almost has an old school feel to it. Good to hear freeway with a some rock solid track. He'll be re-signed soon...
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2010 |
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2010 |
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| Posted on Oct 31, 2010 |
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