Freddie Gibbs
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Fredrick Tipton better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records
before being let go from his deal without a record being released. Subsequent to this, in 2009, he brought out The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs—a compilation of his work to that date, mixing mixtape tracks with unreleased studio material—and midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik—a collection of new music. Both were released for free to the internet.
He has just recently teamed up with Cleveland's Chip tha Ripper and Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks of The Cool Kids
to form the group P.O.C. (Pulled Over by the Cops). Gibbs was just signed to CTE, an Atlanta based label founded by rapper Young Jeezy
. As an introductory and celebratory stepping stone into CTE, Gibbs brought out Jeezy during concert at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, which also featured Smoke DZA and Big K.R.I.T.
He has a song, "Look Easy," produced by Sidney Miller
aka Speakerbomb, that will be featured on 2K Sports
"2K12." He lists artist such as Tupac Shakur
, The Geto Boys, UGK
, Three 6 Mafia
, OutKast
, Jay-Z
and Bun B
as his influences.
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
before being let go from his deal without a record being released. Subsequent to this, in 2009, he brought out The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs—a compilation of his work to that date, mixing mixtape tracks with unreleased studio material—and midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik—a collection of new music. Both were released for free to the internet.
He has just recently teamed up with Cleveland's Chip tha Ripper and Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks of The Cool Kids
The Cool Kids
The Cool Kids is an American hip hop group. Consisting of rappers Antoine "Sir Michael Rocks" Reed and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll , the group is based in Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan...
to form the group P.O.C. (Pulled Over by the Cops). Gibbs was just signed to CTE, an Atlanta based label founded by rapper Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy
Jay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF...
. As an introductory and celebratory stepping stone into CTE, Gibbs brought out Jeezy during concert at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, which also featured Smoke DZA and Big K.R.I.T.
Big K.R.I.T.
Justin Scott , better known by his stage name Big K.R.I.T. , is an American hip hop musician and record producer from Meridian, Mississippi.-Biography:...
He has a song, "Look Easy," produced by Sidney Miller
Sidney Miller (musician)
Sidney Miller III , also known his production name of Speakerbomb, is an American record producer and musician. He was a founding member of the Los Angeles based band, Malbec, and was also a keyboardist in the Hip Hop group, The Knux...
aka Speakerbomb, that will be featured on 2K Sports
2K Sports
2K Sports is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. It comprises a single development studio, Visual Concepts, which was purchased from Sega in the year 2005. 2K Sports mainly develops and publishes American sports video games such as NBA 2K series...
"2K12." He lists artist such as Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
, The Geto Boys, UGK
UGK
UGK was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas formed in 1987 by the late Chad "Pimp C" Butler . He then joined with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, who became his longtime partner...
, Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
, OutKast
OutKast
Outkast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André "André 3000" Benjamin and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed the group's name to OutKast...
, Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
and Bun B
Bun B
Bernard Freeman better known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK . He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas...
as his influences.
Albums
- Baby-Faced Killa (TBA)
- Devil's Palace (with The Alchemist) (TBA)
- TBA (with MadlibMadlibOtis Jackson Jr. in Oxnard, California, known professionally as Madlib, is a Los Angeles-based DJ, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, and music producer...
as MadGibbs) (2012) - It's The World (with CTE WorldCorporate ThugzCorporate Thugz Entertainment is a record label founded by rapper Young Jeezy and his childhood friend Kinky B and owned by Def Jam Recordings.-Corporate Thugz Entertainment:...
) (TBA)
EPs
- Str8 KillaStr8 Killa-Charts:-Credits:The credits were confirmed by Allmusic.*Beatnick - Producing, Mixing*Archibald Bonkers - Executive Producer*Cook Classics - Engineer*Deacon the Villain - Synthesizer*DJ Burn One - Producer, Mixing*B...
(2010) - Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh AwayLord Giveth, Lord Taketh AwayLord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away is an EP by rapper Freddie Gibbs. It was released on June 24, 2011 through Showoff Records and CTE World.-Track listing:The track listing was confirmed by Rap-Up....
(with Statik SelektahStatik SelektahPatrick Baril better known as Statik Selektah, is an East Coast-based DJ, Producer and CEO of Showoff Records.-Biography:...
) (2011) - Thuggin' (with MadlibMadlibOtis Jackson Jr. in Oxnard, California, known professionally as Madlib, is a Los Angeles-based DJ, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, and music producer...
as MadGibbs) (2011)
Mixtapes
- Full Metal Jackit: The Mixtape [Vol. 1] (2004)
- Full Metal Jackit: The Mixtape [Vol. 2] (2004)
- Live from Gary, Indiana (2007)
- Live from Gary, Indiana [Part 2] (2008)
- The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs (2009)
- midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik (2009)
- The Labels Tryin To Kill Me! (2009)
- Str8 Killa No FillaStr8 Killa No FillaStr8 Killa No Filla is a mixtape by rapper Freddie Gibbs. It was released on July 27, 2010 through Decon Records and Gibbs Family.-Track listing:The track listing was confirmed by djbooth.net....
(2010) - Cold Day In HellCold Day In HellCold Day In Hell is a mixtape by rapper Freddie Gibbs. It was recorded between 2009-2011 with stops and assistance by Young Jeezy's Corporate Thugz. It was released on October 31, confirmed features by Young Jeezy, Dom Kennedy, Freeway, Juicy J, Sly Polaroid, Alley Boy, 2 Chainz and Scrilla.- Track...
(2011)