Free Crack 2

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Free Crack 2
Lil Bibby Free Crack 2-front-large.jpg
Mixtape by
ReleasedAugust 29, 2014
Recorded2013–14
Genre Hip hop, drill
Length54:45
Label Grade A Productions
Producer DJ L, Bangladesh, Brannu, Goose, Mitch, C-Biz, Juicy J, Awree, Crazy Mike, Needlz, Donut, P-Lo, Sak Pase, Kane, DJ Pain 1, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Black Metaphor, Sonny Digital, Cash Money AP
Lil Bibby chronology
Free Crack
(2013)
Free Crack 2
(2014)
Free Crack 3
(2015)
Singles from Free Crack 2
  1. "Dead or in Prison"
    Released: 2014

Free Crack 2 is the second mixtape by American hip hop recording artist Lil Bibby. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Drama. As of August 2016, the mixtape has been download over 349,000 times on DatPiff. [1]

Contents

Background

Free Crack 2 is the second mixtape of the Free Crack series, following Bibby's debut mixtape Free Crack . [2]

The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Herb, Kevin Gates, Wiz Khalifa, T.I., and Juicy J. The production was handled by DJ L, Black Metaphor, and Sonny Digital, among others.

Singles

Free Crack 2 was supported by one single, "Dead or In Prison". [3]

The music video for "We Are Strong", featuring Kevin Gates, was released on October 27, 2014. The music video for "Dead or in Prison" was released on January 19, 2015. On April 9, 2015, the music video for "Boy" featuring T.I was released. [4]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Upon its release, Free Crack 2 received generally positive reviews from critics.

XXL magazine awarded the mixtape an XL, praising the mixtape's authenticity, catchy hooks and production, while also commenting that the mixtape showcases Bibby's "growth as an artist." [6]

RedEye awarded the mixtape three stars out of four, commenting on the tape's maturity and versatility and praising the ability of the song 'Dead or in Prison' to let Bibby's "emotion and natural charisma do the heavy lifting." [7]

BET gave the mixtape a positive review, awarding it five stars while commenting on its "new level of depth and introspection, detailing the difficult balance of fame and authenticity and how that effects everyday life in some of America's urban war zones." [8]

HipHopDX noted that "Every now and then, Free Crack 2 drifts into bizarre, unfamiliar territory. Instead of doing what he knows best, steadily and consistently, he veers into a weird, untested generic type of status rap. When in his pocket, however, Bibby is as menacing as ever, and Free Crack 2 provides its fair share of dark and intricate street rap. The Chicagoan seems most at home rapping side-by-side with emcees of his like, namely Lil Herb and Kevin Gates." [9]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Birdman Intro"DJ L1:41
2."Can I Have Your Attention"Bangladesh, Brannu3:06
3."For The Low Pt. 2" (featuring Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J)Goose4:32
4."Game Over" (featuring Lil Herb)DJ L2:29
5."I Love To Hustle"Mitch1:06
6."Dead or In Prison"C-Biz3:36
7."Montana" (featuring Juicy J)Juicy J, Awree, Crazy Mike3:19
8."Can I Get" Needlz, Donut 3:28
9."Ace And Lulu" 1:34
10."Boy" (featuring T.I.) P-Lo 3:54
11."I Be On It"Sak Pase3:33
12."What You Live For"Kane3:54
13."Ace, Rico, Calvin" 0:57
14."We Are Strong" (featuring Kevin Gates) DJ Pain 1 4:10
15."Tomorrow" Honorable C.N.O.T.E. 2:30
Total length:54:45
Bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
16."Water (Remix)" (featuring Jadakiss & Anthony Hamilton)Black Metaphor3:44
17."Hispanic" (featuring Zuse & Rock City) Sonny Digital 3:31
18."We Made It"Cash Money AP3:41
Total length:54:45

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