3. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata
Released: March 18, 2014 ~ Reviewed: March 21 19, 2014 (Rated 4 out of 5 Stars)
Freddie Gibbs dropped his official debut studio album last year with E$GN. I didn’t review it because as much as I’m a fan, I didn’t like it that much. My feelings on Piñata are almost the complete opposite. Not only is it proof that some odd pairings in Hip-Hop actually do work, it’s also a great showcase for the talents of both artists involved.
I’ve always like when different styles of Hip-Hop come together. Gibbs and Madlib have different audiences but both in their own way are true Hip-Hop heads. That’s why this album works so well. There are a few spots here and there that keep it from classic status, but it’s a great listen to anybody that just loves good Hip-Hop music. – B-Easy