| Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away | ||||
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| Released | June 24, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | June 22, 2011 (Brooklyn, New York) | |||
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| Length | 13:56 | |||
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| Producer | Statik Selektah | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| HipHopDX |   [1] |
| Consequence of Sound | C− [2] |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10 [3] |
Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away is a collaborative EP by American rapper Freddie Gibbs and producer Statik Selektah. [4] It was released on June 24, 2011, by Showoff Records and CTE World. [5]
Freddie Gibbs recorded the mixtape in 24 hours with DJ Statik Selektah in a studio in Brooklyn, New York. [6]
In a review for Pitchfork , critic reviewer Tom Breihan wrote: "Lord Giveth remains a solid showcase for one of our most solid rappers." [3] At HipHopDX , Luke Gibson explained: "Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away is an inspired project from two of Hip Hop’s most heralded. For Gibbs it builds upon the foundation that his mixtape grind has created." [1]
All tracks are produced by Statik Selektah
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" (featuring Slaine) | 0:40 |
| 2. | "Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away" | 2:50 |
| 3. | "Rap Money" (featuring Daz Dillinger) | 2:45 |
| 4. | "Affiliated" (featuring Reks and PUSH! Montana) | 2:21 |
| 5. | "Wild Style" (featuring Termanology and Fred the Godson) | 3:44 |
| 6. | "Already" (featuring Trae tha Truth) | 2:56 |
| 7. | "Keep It Warm for Ya" (featuring Smoke DZA and Chace Infinite) |
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